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NEBOSH HSE certificate in manual handling risk assessment

Overview

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the leading causes of occupational ill health. Preventing new cases is a key priority for HSE.

Poor manual handling is a major cause of MSDs and employers must protect their workers from the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling in the workplace.

This course will equip delegates with the knowledge to recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in their organisation.

As well as providing an overview of the principles of manual handling, this course will also guide delegates through the suite of practical manual handling assessment tools developed by HSE, showing how they can be used as part of the risk assessment process.

These include the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (the MAC tool) and the Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) tool.

Additionally, as part of the course, delegates will complete the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment, which will allow them to formally recognise their learning.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:

• Understand why manual handling should be avoided, the moral, business and legal reasons for assessing and managing it and the common types of injuries that arise
• Understand the risk factors associated with manual handling, the application of HSE's manual handling assessment tools (MAC and RAPP) and what makes a risk assessment suitable and sufficient
• Be able to explain what manual handling risks are and how they may result in injury
• Know how to avoid manual handling risks with the use of mechanical assistance and recognition of good handling techniques
• Be able to explain the importance of reducing risks associated with manual handling activities
• Understand their organisation's responsibilities in relation to manual handling
• Be able to apply wider elements of risk management for manual handling

What the course will cover

This course explains the principles of manual handling and why reducing the risks associated with manual handling activities is important, the most common types of injuries, the legal aspects and the key risk factors. Delegates will study and use the manual handling assessment tools developed by HSE, including the MAC and RAPP tools. Delegates will learn how to control and reduce risk, the key principles of good handling techniques and gain insights from industry and case studies. At the end of the course, delegates will undertake a formal assessment of the knowledge they have gained, leading to a recognised qualification.

Who should attend?

This course is suited to employers and employee representatives who intend to begin the process of manual handling risk assessment and control within their organisations. It will also benefit those already involved in manual handling risk reduction who require more formal or in-depth training in this subject, including the use of specific manual handling assessment tools.

How is the qualification assessed?

A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be asked to watch a video of a manual handling activity in a workplace and then assess it using HSE tools and templates.

Book your place(s)

Course fees include all resources, NEBOSH registration and assessment fees and certification (subject to assessment).

Please note: Delegate details will be shared with NEBOSH as part of the registration process.

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In-house training

This course can also be delivered to larger groups at a suitable, agreed location anywhere in the UK or internationally, online, or at the HSE Science and Research Centre. Content can also be tailored to meet organisations' own needs. Please get in touch to find out more.

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