This unit is concerned with the workers ability to carry out their work in a safe manner within the health care enviroment. Work will usually be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving known outlines and procedures.
The unit incorporates the content of units:
Follow Safe Manual Handling Practices – HLTHSE204B
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE CAN BE FURTHER CUSTOMISED TO YOUR WORKPLACE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
COURSE CONTENT:
Section 1
- Training package information
- Define-manual handling
- Organisation procedures for risk management
- Lift safely
- Manual handling injuries
- Solutions to common manual handling problems
- Safe work practices for packaging and handling loads
- Lifting limitations
Section 2
- Responsibilities of employers and employees
- Identifying hazards
- Hazardous manual handling
- Assessing risks
- Controlling the risks
- Workplace reporting
- Group revision
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this competency unit
Duration
4 hours face to face
Assessment
- Workbook – comprising ……short answer/multiple choice questions.
- Group activities and questioning Practical demonstrations
AWARD:
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment. Recommended yearly updating.
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