A complaint that is often heard by manual handling instructors, from delegates, is that "I can’t bend my knees, so I can’t use the techniques you are suggesting" – an issue recently highlighted on the manual handling instructor forum. I...
The HSE has launched a new A5 publication which will be of interest to manual handling instructors. Called the "Assessment of Repetitive Tasks of the upper limbs (the ART Tool), it provides a way of assessing what is a reasonable position / frequency of use...
The City & Guilds Manual Handling Train the Trainer course continues to attract a wide range of clients from diverse sectors. Some of the companies that have attended open courses &/or have had in-house events in May & June 2010, include: Industry Jaguar...
A number of people have been asking about 2011 dates for the City & Guilds Manual Handling Train the Trainer event. Here is a sneak preview of the dates for January and February: Area Date Address Trainer St Albans / M25 25 & 26 Jan, 2011 Thistle Hotel,...
The importance of conducting manual handling risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work with suitable manual handling training, is demonstrated by this case from 21st October, 2010. A Warwickshire bathroom company has been prosecuted after a worker...
The recession has boosted attendance on the 2 day City & Guilds Manual Handling Train the Trainer course. More companies are realising the economic benefits of training up their own manual handling instructors. To give an idea of payback, the cost of bringing a...
