Safer People Handling Risk Assessment Re-certification
Few people realise that back pain causes more hours of suffering than all other causes put together. Of course, some pains are more intense - but they are usually of shorter duration. The problem with back pain is that though the pain from an injured back can be eased, it can rarely be cured. So, regrettably, back pain is often for life.
The key to safer people handling is not only an awareness of handling techniques and the use of equipment, but also an understanding of how moving and handling is part of health and safety for everyone - carer, patient and client - and how these fit into the wider context of risk management. The moving and handling of people is a practical science, employing similar principles to those used in everyday manual handling.
It is vital that suitable and sufficient risk assessments are carried out in health and social care settings wherever people-handling activities take place. The implementation of suitable risk controls at ward, department or home level, for people and objects, will help to ensure that the safety and health of patient, carer and client are safeguarded.
Re-qualification in this area is necessary to prevent poor practices developing and to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
Movement tracking device
This course now incorporates a movement tracking device, which is a motion-sensor, which enhances delegates learning experience.
The movement tracking device is a small clip on device, which is worn on the belt of delegates to detect, monitor and record back motion thereby identifying posture related issues and risks.
Who should attend?
This occupational health and safety training course is aimed at those who have already achieved a Safer People Handling Risk Assessment qualification.
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Note: Prices exclude VAT.
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Birmingham
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1 Day |
£240.00
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£220.00
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- 10/05/2012
- 22/08/2012
- 16/01/2013
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Edinburgh
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1 Day |
£240.00
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£220.00
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Course outline
Also available to download: Safer People Handling Risk Assessment Re-certification (PDF 67kb)
Course objectives:
This occupational safety training course aims to ensure that delegates have maintained the skills and knowledge to carry out moving and handling risk assessments and implement suitable risk controls in health and social care settings at ward, department or home level, for people and objects; and to update delegates on recent changes or developments.
On completion of this course delegates will be able to:
- Explain the role of relevant legislation and guidelines relating to safer moving and handling and their role as risk assessor
- Explain and demonstrate the principles of risk assessment and its application in a health or social care setting
- Identify moving and handling hazards and discuss risk factors and appropriate controls
- Compare and contrast risk assessment forms.
Who should attend?
People with responsibility for carrying out moving and handling risk assessments in the health or social care sector.
Trainers who have previously, successfully completed the RoSPA Safer People Handling Risk Assessment course or equivalent.
Further information:
Delegates will be asked to provide a portfolio of assessments carried out to date.
Course content:
- Overview of back pain and musculoskeletal injury
- Risk factors in moving and handling
- Legal requirements with respect to moving and handling
- An ergonomic, systematic approach to risk assessment
- Risk reduction strategies
- People handling assessments and documentation
- Appropriate equipment purchase based on evaluation and assessment
- Evaluation of risk assessment forms
- Networking of techniques.
Qualification:
Those who successfully complete the course and written exam will be awarded a RoSPA Safer People Handling Risk Assessment Certificate.
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Related information:
The Occupational Safety [Occupational Safety] section of the website has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of safety at work, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and affiliated groups.
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