When to give Manual Handling training
Posted by admin at Nov
The HSE tell us that Manual Handling training should be given to ‘NewStarters’ and at regular refresher intervals. This requirement can prove difficult to implement for most UK employers. Not only in terms of cost but also logistics. Many face-to-face trainers require a minimum number of candidates which makes the requirement to train new starters […]
Category: Manual Handling Training
Post Tagged with Manual Handling Test of Understanding
Posted by admin at Nov
Watching a practical demonstration, reading a guide or watching a video cannot be classed as training without a test of understanding. It is amazing how many, well intentioned, employers can fall foul of providing inadequate training. The training can be costly yet the failure to test understanding can negate the whole process and be deemed […]
Category: Manual Handling Training
Manual Handling Legislation
Posted by admin at Nov
The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992 Employers need to comply with the requirements set out in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as the requirement in the manual handling regulations 1992. An employer has a duty to avoid Manual Handling as far as reasonably practicable if there is […]
Category: UK legislation
