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RoSPA Manual Handling Trainers' Refresher course

What is the RoSPA Manual Handling Trainers' Refresher course?

Are you responsible for ensuring the safety of your workforce when it comes to manual handling practices? Is it your duty to provide essential training to your team? If so, the Manual Handling Trainers’ Refresher course is designed especially for professionals like you. This one-day course is an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, understanding and practical application of the principles that underpin safe manual handling in the workplace.

Training Course Methods

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Manual Handling Trainers' Refresher: Face to face training course

Book the next course on December 10 and gain a comprehensive update on legislative changes and practices that impact on managing manual handling risks and training.

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What does the Manual Handling Trainers' Refresher course cover?

The Manual Handling Trainers' Refresher course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe working environment when it comes to manual handling. The course will focus on:

Refreshing and updating your skills: The course provides a platform to review and update your manual handling skills. It's crucial to stay up to date in this field to ensure the wellbeing of your workforce

Introduction to risk assessment tools: Risk assessment is a critical aspect of manual handling safety. The course will help you to gain an understanding of the tools that help in identifying and mitigating risks associated with manual handling

Legislation and best practices: Laws and best practices evolve and it's imperative to remain aware of the latest regulations and guidelines. This course will help you to stay informed on the relevant updates

Consolidation of learning and review of findings: At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to consolidate your learning and review the findings, ensuring that you leave with a solid grasp of the material and the confidence to apply it effectively in your workplace.

Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:

Improve training delivery

This course is designed for individuals responsible for delivering manual handling training to the workforce, so you are better equipped to provide effective training.

Enhance workplace safety

You will be able to promote safer practices within the workplace, reducing the risk of injuries related to hazardous manual handling and complying with health and safety legislation.

Update manual handling knowledge and skills

You will have refreshed and updated your understanding and practical application of manual handling principles and practices in the workplace.

Benefits of the course

For Employers:

Compliance with health and safety legislation: The Manual handling refresher course ensures that your in-house trainers are well-versed in the current best practices and regulations. This compliance is essential to create a safe working environment
Expand knowledge of assessment tools: Your trainers will gain a broader knowledge of various assessment tools used in manual handling. This knowledge empowers them to make informed decisions regarding safety
Minimise the risk of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): Poor manual handling can result in injuries and MSDs. By sending your trainers for this refresher course, you minimise the risk of workplace injuries and associated costs
Promote a safer workplace: Trainers equipped with the latest knowledge promote and ensure safer practices within your organisation, creating a positive and secure work environment
Benefit from in-house expertise: Having qualified in-house trainers is a valuable asset. They can provide timely training and guidance to your workforce, reducing the need for external resources.

For Delegates:

Improved manual handling skills: Enhance your manual handling skills and become more adept at protecting yourself and your colleagues from injuries
Identify risks:Learn to identify potential risks associated with hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided
Gain additional knowledge:This Manual handling trainers' refresher course offers insights and information that go beyond the Level 3 qualification, making you an even more effective trainer.

This course is tailored to meet your needs if you:

✓ Have previously completed Level 3 Manual Handling training: This course is designed for individuals who have already completed a Level 3 qualification in Manual Handling training and can demonstrate this through a valid certificate. It builds upon your existing knowledge, ensuring you stay current with best practices and regulations in manual handling

✓ Want to refresh your knowledge and skills: If your role involves training others in manual handling techniques, or if you have responsibilities related to safety in your workplace, this course is perfectly tailored to you. It equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver effective manual handling training and maintain a safer working environment

✓ Are an aspiring manual handling trainer: If you want to update your understanding of manual handling principles and stay informed about the most recent legislation and best practices, this course is an ideal choice. It ensures that you remain current in this critical field

✓ Want to learn about risk assessment tools: This course goes beyond the basics by introducing you to risk assessment tools and evidence-based practices. It's perfect if you want to take a more advanced approach to manual handling safety, allowing you to identify and mitigate risks more effectively in your workplace

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