Learning Objectives
This online module will:
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Discuss employer and employee responsibilities under relevant safety legislation.
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Examine handling and moving risk factors.
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Review dynamic risk assessments including when and how to conduct them.
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Discuss how to maintain muscle and bone health.
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Discuss safer moving and handling principles.
Syllabus
On completion of this module you will be able to:-
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Analyse risk factors associated with moving and handling.
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Identify health and safety responsibilities of employers and employees.
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Explain safer moving and handling principles.
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Distinguish musculoskeletal health-friendly ergonomic approaches to moving and handling.
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Explain considerations for dynamic risk assessment in moving and handling.
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Plan risk control strategies and resources appropriate to the activity and role to facilitate good practice.
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Identify organisational risk management processes to inform safe work practices.
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Find out what support is available to facilitate good practice.
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Apply safe moving and handling principles when working with
equipment relevant to a job role.
Learning Options
Face to face 4 hours
Duration
Duration is 6 hours for new starts or a 3 hour refresher.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students and minimum of 6.
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Certification
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