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MANUAL HANDLING PRACTICAL SKILLS COURSES 2018
Date and time
Location
SEGENSWORTH BUSINESS FORUM,
25 Barnes Wallis Rd Fareham PO15 5TS United KingdomRefund Policy
Description
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
For staff to have a theoretical and practical understanding surrounding manual handling and back care.
LEARNING OUTCOMES(S):
To demonstrate and rehearse safe dynamic handling techniques appropriate to their tasks and working environments
To establish an understanding of relevant workplace risk factors and how injuries occur and how to prevent them
To establish a knowledge of basic functional anatomy and an appreciation of its role in postural awareness and back care, (the ‘Why’ behind the ‘How’ in easy to understand, jargon free terms)
To introduce staff to the principles of dynamic risk assessment and its application in the working environment
INTRODUCTION
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Why look after your back?
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'The straw that broke the camel’s back’ – Cumulative strain explained
DYNAMIC HANDLING TECHNIQUE -
Task Specific Practical 1
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Power to your legs, strength at the core
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Effective, safe lifting
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A Practical step-by-step guide to: Safe technique for lifting and manual handling
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A battle of instinct vs. conditioned movement
Delegates practice dynamic handling technique – single and group
Task Specific Practical 2
A practical step-by-step guide to good lifting:
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Pushing and pulling
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Team lifts
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Awkward loads in the workplace
SUMMARY
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Making habits of a lifetime
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Q&A session
Osteopaths For Industry provide delegates with certification for a 3 year period following the successful completion of the Manual Handling Practical Skills Course. Delegates are assessed for their understanding of the course content and must also demonstrate the practical techniques to become certified.
Organised by
Segensworth Business Forum (SBF) represents the interests, concerns and issues of all businesses on the Segensworth Industrial Estates.