Safer People Handling Risk Assessment This course is based on the specific risk assessment requirements of the health and social care sectors. Who should attend? Assessment: Those with responsibility for carrying out moving and handling risk assessments. Ideally delegates will have attended the Level 4 Safer People Handling Trainers course. What are the learning outcomes? • A thorough understanding of risk reduction strategies, factors and legal requirements • The ability to explain and demonstrate the principles of risk assessment in a health or social care setting • Knowledge of appropriate equipment purchase based on evaluation and assessment Course content: • Overview of back pain and musculoskeletal injury • Risk factors and legal requirements with respect to moving and handling • An ergonomic systematic approach to risk assessment • People handling assessments and documentation Safer People Handling Hoist Hoists play an increasingly important role in the safe moving and handling of people. Coupled with the growing complexity and diversity of hoists, adequate training is now more important than ever. Who should attend? All those who are required to use hoists to move and handle people safely. Delegates must have attended a safer people handling course. What are the learning outcomes? • Knowledge of current legislation and knowledge of case law impacting on practice relating to use of the hoist • Knowledge of the types of hoists and slings available • The ability to conduct a hoist and sling assessment Note: This course is not covered in the Level 4 Safer People Handling Trainers course. Telephone +44 (0)121 248 2233 Email training@rospa.com Visit www.rospa.com Course content: • What are the risks in moving people? And what are the laws? On successful completion of the written assessment, delegates will be awarded a RoSPA Safer People Handling Risk Assessment certificate, valid for three years. Course Dates Birmingham 27 Feb 17 18 May 17 01 Nov 17 26 Feb 18 Duration: 2 days Price: £495 (£550 Non-members) + VAT 1 day requalification course is also available Safety aspects of the hoist • Hoist and sling assessment and selection • Documentation and handling plans • • The importance of documentation Course Dates Birmingham 13 Feb 17 28 Jun 17 09 Oct 17 15 Jan 18 12 Feb 18 Duration: 1 day Price: £240 (£270 Non-members) + VAT 51 Practical workshops incorporating sling fitting and operation of a range of hoists
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