Basic First Aid & Manual Handling

Duration: 1 day
Accreditation Body: FRS Training Certificate
This course is tailored to teach participants how to administer basic first aid and the procedure to follow in the event of an accident occurring in their work place. And, Manual Handling training is required under the 2007 (General Application Regulations).

Contents

•Introduction to Manual Handling
•Legislation on Manual Handling - 2005 Act:
•The Manual Handling Regulations 2007:
•Structure and functions of the spine
•How various parts of the human body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
•Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of spinal injury
•Muscle action
•Principles of lifting and moving techniques
•Work place organisation to avoid obstructions to safe handling
•Identify the main risks associated with manual handling operations
•Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks

Course Notes

Assessment:
Practical Assessment for Manual Handling - dealing with different types of Load:
•Lifting from the floor
•Lifting from the table
•Lifting from low to high
•Handling sacks and drums
•Pushing and pulling

Certification:
Successful participants will receive an FRS Training Certificate of Training.

Course schedule.

Below you will find all dates and locations that this course is running.

Basic First Aid & Manual Handling

23 May 2024
Main St, Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim, N41H5P1

Basic First Aid & Manual Handling

7 June 2024
Main St, Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim, N41H5P1

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Basic First Aid & Manual Handling