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Preventing manual handling injuries in the workplace training package

This package has been designed to provide a trainer with the information to run a workshop on how to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace.

Contents

  1. Introduction/instructions
  2. Workshop participants
  3. Format of this package

1. Introduction/instructions

This package has been designed to provide a trainer with the information to run a workshop on how to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace. It has been designed as a Powerpoint presentation, but if the equipment is not available to run such a workshop, the slides can be printed and photocopied onto overhead transparencies.

It can be used by:

  • trainers in any organisation; or
  • training consultants who provide manual handling training.

2. Workshop participants

It is envisaged that participants for the workshop would be leading hands, safety and health representatives, supervisors, managers or others who will have responsibility for implementing the Manual Handling Code of Practice and thereby the Manual Handling Regulations.

3. Format of this package

Section 1

    • Presenter's guide. Download [PDF 451kb]
    • Powerpoint presentation. Download [PPT 1540kb], Download [PDF 472kb]
    • Slides with background information for the presenter; and
    • Copies of slides for participants.

Section 2 - Resources for use in the workshop. Download [PDF 50kb]

    • who's responsible form; and
    • case studies worksheets.

Section 3 - Forms & checklists for future use. Download [PDF 176kb]

    • hazard identification form;
    • risk assessment form;
    • risk assessment checklist (repetitive manual handling);
    • risk assessment checklist (people handling);
    • risk control form; and
    • follow up form.

Section 4 - Download [PDF 39kb]

    • current issues in manual handling.
    • glossary.
    • references & sources of further information.

Section 5 - Download [PDF 22kb]

    • principles of adult learning.
    • additional information for presenting the workshop.

Workshop Plan - Download [PDF 15kb]

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