HSL is to run a number of one-day training courses on Manual Handling for Assessors. The courses will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire on the following dates:

Dates
Friday 5 September 2008

Introduction
Manual handling remains one of the main causes of occupational injuries within the UK and is associated with more over-three-day injuries reported to the HSE (41%) than any other occupational task (2003-2004).

Prevention and control of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) is currently one of HSE's major priorities and as such an alternative, simpler risk assessment method called the MAC tool has been developed, as well as a major revision of the Guidance to the Manual Handling Regulations.

Each course will cover:
Principles of manual handling
Understanding injurys
Common types of injury
• Legal aspects
Key risk factors
• Manual handling risk assessment (MAC and L23)
Pushing and pulling
• Control and reduction of risk
Key principles of good handling techniques
• Case studies

Presenters include:
• Matthew Birtles, HSL - Ergonomics specialist in MSDs
• David Hitchcock - Independent ergonomics consultant

The cost of the course is £325 + VAT (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

  To register online please click here

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

  HSL also runs a course entitled 'Manual Handling: Train the Trainer' - click here for details

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