Manual Handling & VDU Safe Practice
On completion of this training course delegates will understand the hazards and risks associated with manual handling activities, the measures to reduce those risks and the application of good posture and efficient movement principles in a range of scenarios. In addition they will have a thorough understanding of the health and safety issues surrounding display screen equipment use, appreciate the early warning signals that may indicate the onset of RSI / (Work Related Upper Limb Disorder), appreciate health surveillance strategies and preventative exercises to support their activities and be able to carry out their own DSE risk assessments.
Prerequisites:No previous knowledge is required
Duration:1 day
Fees:Training course fees for this particular course will depend on your chosen Training solution. Please contact one of our Advisors for further information and pricing.
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COURSE CONTENT:
MANUAL HANDLING
- Causative factors and types of musculo-skeletal injuries
- Avoiding musculo-skeletal injuries
- Legislation related to manual handling
- Ergonomics and risk assessment
- Principles of good posture and efficient movement principles
- Team handling and communication
- Practical application
VDU SAFE PRACTICE
- The evolution of computers into the workplace
- The duties of employers and employees with respect to DSE use
- The 'perfect' desktop set up
- The common causes and types of injures associated with DSE use
- The legal issues associated with display screen equipment
- How to carry out DSE risk assessment
