Health And Safety Training Courses
You are here: Home Page / Short Courses /Moving and Handling Training Courses / Moving and Handling

Moving and Handling

Suitable for staff and volunteers.
 
 
Course Content
 
Theory:
  • the manual handling operations regulations
  • risk avoidance, assessment and reduction
  • responsibilities of employers, staff, and volunteers
  • basic anatomy, physiology, nature of injury
  • efficient movement and ergonomics
 
Practical (as appropriate):
  • manoeuvres and transfers, e.g. sitting to standing, assisted walking, stairs, car transfers, wheelchair use, use of glide sheets, transfer aids, movements of clients in bed, safe handling of inanimate loads


 Booking Information

Moving and Handling Code:MH01

Available for Open Course Booking (set dates for individuals and small groups) or Group Booking (negotiable dates for larger groups from one organisation)

More Information and Current Open Course Dates

Moving and Handling with Hoist Code:MH06

Available for Group Booking only (negotiable dates for larger groups from one organisation)

More Information and Current Open Course Dates

Training For Care, 12-14 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4EZ   ·   t: 0131 556 7773   ·   f: 0131 556 9008   ·   e:
Training for Care, a company registered in Edinburgh and limited by guarantee, number 100529. Scottish Charity SC006545.