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Basic Manual Handling
To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace. To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, The Safety Health and Welfare at Work, (General Application) Regulations 2007.
Next Date: 19 Aug 2010 - 19 Aug 2010
Duration: Half Day
Course Code: BMH1
Venue: Europa Academy,
Price: €90
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Course Information
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Training Location: | Europa Academy, Balheary Road, Swords, Co Dublin |
Start & finish time(s): | Morning or Afternoon |
Programme Duration: | Half Day |
Programme Objective: | To identify the skills and techniques involved in safe lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or, moving a load. To gain practice and gain feedback on these skills and techniques. |
Fee per participant: | €90 |
Programme Aim: | To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace. To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, The Safety Health and Welfare at Work, (General Application) Regulations 2007. |
Outline Syllabus: | - Introduction, Health and Safety Legislation, Injury profile.
- Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury, Exposure Controls.
- Anatomy of Spine, Structure and Functions.
- Body Mechanics, Normal Movement, Dangerous Movement.
- Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory, Practice
- Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep. Sensitive risk groups
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Training Method: | Group Orientated to include lectures, formal talks and demonstrations. These are didactic in nature and place a strong emphasis on the trainer's expertise and knowledge of the subject matter |
Participant Profile: | Any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace and wants to learn how to conduct a personal risk assessment and move and handle loads safely. |
Europa Academy selected trainers & brief profile: | Our selected trainers have been full-time professional fire fighters/Paramedics for the past 12 years. Over the past 5 years they have been involved in teaching a variety of course's within the private sector. They have a wide range of qualifications ranging from confined space's training to marine emergency rescue and are considered leading instructors in fire training. |
Training Facilities: | Europa Academy fully equipped training suite |
Assessment Method: | Ongoing assessment throughout which is Instructor verified. Participants will also be required to undertake a written and practical exam. |
Certification: | Irish Fire & Safety Solutions. Valid for 3 years |
Call me today for further details: Peter Finnegan, Business Development Manager on 01 8839212 or email peter@europa-academy.com.