Almost all workplaces have staffs who are involved in Manual
Handling. Most activities involve lifting and/or carrying & if it takes
place in the workplace then it is covered by the Manual Handling Operations.
Business owners must make sure that lifting is eliminated where feasible (which
is not that often in point of fact) & when it does happen it is as safe as
possible aspect of this is manual handling training.
The regulations do not state how often training is to happen apart
from what timescales you identify in your manual handling risk assessment. Most
organisations think about annual training appropriate as it fits in with annual
reviews & it would appear to be a reasonable timescale to work to.
Who should be trained in Manual Handling
Training?
If anyone is handling every day or at least a few times a week,
then they should definitely attend a training session. Staff who don't lift
often are at greater risk in some ways although is it practical to train
everyone who could possibly lift? You should think about what is appropriate
and record your reasons so that you have facts, presumably supported by a risk
assessment or other knowledge.
What should be covered?
Manual Handling Training in London should be a balance between theory & practical application.
That said in definite circumstances staff are not based on site & so online
training could be thought about although it is preferable to hold a hands on
coursework whenever feasible.
Reference should be made to the legislation but for most people
they require to know it exists & not much more. Of more concern is the
practical knowledge of how to lift safely. The focus of the course needs to be
lifting techniques as well as taking a look at the load, the environment,
planning the work & how individuals & teams can work effectively. Most
training would follow the often adopted process of TILE (Task, Individual, Load
and Surroundings) & report each section & what can be completed to
reduce the risks.
Other areas to be covered could include how to make use of
handling & lifting devices & personal protection e.g. shoes, gloves
& good housekeeping.
As always all training needs to be recorded so you have proof it's
been completed. Manual Handling Training,
whilst obviously important, should not be relied on to reduce handling risks -
ongoing measures such as load reduction or using mechanical aids also require
to be in place to reduce the likelihood & severity of an injury.
About Company: First Intervention Training
Ltd (FIT) offers Manual Handling Training in London & Essex. Call FIT on: 01375 676779.
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