Training

Manual Handling Training

• FETAC Level 6 Approved Manual Handling Instructor with over 16 years experience
• FETAC Level 6 Approved Patient Moving and Handling Instructor
• Excellent MMH Package available for presentation on Powerpoint
  

Manual Handling Training Agenda

• Introduction
• The Law
• Anatomy and Causes of Injury
• Biomechanics
• Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
• Safe Principles of Lifting
• Flexibility
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting to a Height
• 2-Person Lifts
  

Patient Moving and Handling Training Agenda

• Introduction
• The Law
• Anatomy and Causes of Injury
• Biomechanics
• Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
• Safe Principles of Lifting
• Flexibility
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting to a Height
• 2-Person Lifts
• Half days instruction in all patient handling and moving techniques

Health and Safety Training

• Fire Safety
• Ergonomics, Office/VDU Safety Training
  
• Chemical Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Representative Training
• General Health and Safety Awareness
• Accident Investigation/Reporting
  

Additional safety training provided on request