Safe Handling in Work for Assessors

Manual Handling Assessors are trained to identify and consider manual handling tasks that may require additional or special controls. It also enables Assessors to make recommendations about what actions and controls should be put in place.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer courses to non-Bangor University staff.

Who should participate?

This training is suitable for individuals who Supervise or are responsible for staff who undertake lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling activities in the course of their day to move objects around.

The aim of the workshop

To allow the individual to undertake the role of Manual Handling Assessor for their areas with the aim of to reducing the risks from manual handling activities.

Benefits of attending

At the end of the session you should be able to:
• To understand how the back works and what we need to do to maintain a fit and healthy back for life
• To identify simple lifting techniques that can be used to prevent back damage
• To identify what lifting and carrying is reasonable to undertake

Content

Type of injury, site of injury
Scope of manual handling – what is it? – lifting carrying pushing pulling
Practical handling techniques
Looking after your back
How to complete and make recommendations from a manual handling assessment
Identifying practical solutions to reduce the risks from manual handling activities

Duration

3 hours
Note: this course includes the content of the DSE computer user course
This course may be followed up by a practical site visit to assist with assessment in own areas

Learning Methods

Delivery is through presentation, demonstration and practical activities.

Assessment / Certification

This course is not assessed. Certificate is for attendance only.

Course Dates

For further information about dates and location please refer to the Schedule.
To organise a course for your College / Department or to attend a scheduled course (as an individual you must first get approval from your manager to attend) please contact us on 3847 or email us at healthandsafety@bangor.ac.uk