Manual Handling for Operational Staff (MHO)
Course overview
Course, including all aspects of manual handling, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Providing the confidence and knowledge to move an object in accordance to their risk assessment.
Code
MHO
Duration
½ day course
Benefits for the learner
- Learn and adopt the correct lifting and moving techniques to prevent injury to self and others.
Benefits for the employer
- Competence of employee.
- Prevention of minor and lost time injuries caused by poor lifting and handling techniques.
What you’ll learn on this course
- To firstly seek out mechanical aids to assist with movement of objects in accordance with the Manual Handling Regulations.
- Understand how lasting damage can be caused to the lumber region of the back, and other parts of the spine.
- Learn how to prevent injuries to self and others.
- Demonstrate correct lifting and moving techniques via a practical assessment.
- Complete a multi-choice assessment to confirm understanding of what has been taught.
What do I need to bring with Me?
- EUSR ID Number if applicable. If you do not possess an EUSR card, please bring two passport size photos with you.
How is the training delivered?
- This is a classroom based course, it will include slide and video presentations; all delegates will complete a short multi-choice written assessment.
- Office based staff and operatives will complete a practical lifting/handling assessment relevant to their occupations.
Qualifications available
- The successful candidates will receive an EUSR card for Manual Handling.
- On completion of the course learners will be sent a virtual EUSR card to their mobile phones. Therefore a mobile phone number must be provided on the day. Hard copy cards, if required, must be requested prior to course delivery and will incur additional fees.
February 2024 - Simon Bieliauskas
Ian was very helpful and very informative.
May 2023 - Freddie bond
Ian hanmore once again delivered this course professionally and conveyed as much knowledge as he could
May 2023 - Micu ovidiu
Amazing training,well explained everything
May 2023 - Sam aydon
Brilliantly taught and explained top bloke
Locations & Dates
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No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.