Exercise and Mobility

Risk assessment

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at those responsible for undertaking Manual Handling Risk Assessments of Service Users within the workplace.

Aims of the course:

To enable participants to confidently and effectively perform Risk Assessments of Service Users with specific regard to their handling needs.

The course consists of:

Risk assessment courses can be tailored to meet your organisations needs, below is an example of a typical 1 day course.

• what is a Risk Assessment
• current relevant legislation
• manual Handling Policy
• hazard identification
• assessment of risks
• control strategies
• safety versus human rights
• practical handling strategies for clients with impaired mobility
• Problem solving;
• how to assess the correct handling technique
• how to assess the correct handling equipment
• recording Risk Assessments

How is learning assessed?

Practical application and completion of manual handling risk assessments.