Manual Handling - Induction

Venue
Acorn Health & Safety Ltd, Tower Lane Business Park, Tower Lane, Warmley
venue
Event Tutors
Learning and Development
tutors
Admin Contact
Target Audience
External Care Providers / Social Care Staff
target audience
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Health and Safety
Health and Safety subcategories
Manual Handling / General Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Event description

Acorn Health & Safety have recently revised their guidance regarding the wearing of face masks. From 1st August 2020, it will be mandatory to wear face masks during practical elements of the course however delegates may choose to wear the mask throughout the course.

This applies to our First Aid and Manual Handling courses, where 2m social distancing cannot be maintained.

If you are attending any of our courses, please can you ensure you bring your own 3 ply face mask (Please see examples of approved mask style below). Fabric masks and face coverings are not acceptable for practical elements.


This one day course provides adult social care staff who are responsible for moving people, with basic information and skills at an introductory level.The course is designed for anyone working in a care setting who are required to move people within their role. Please make sure you wear suitable clothing and footwear as there is a practical aspect to this training.
Learning outcomes
Gain an awareness of structure and function of the spine. Gain an understanding of relevant legislation around health and safety and manual handling. Gain an awareness of what risk assessment in the context of manual handling An opportunity to practice manual handling techniques with a variety of equipment.
Start Date
Monday 18 January 2021
End Date
Monday 18 January 2021
Closing Date
Sunday 17 January 2021
Times
09:30 - 16:30
Maximum Places
Cost
£80.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No