TRAINING SERVICES
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MANUAL HANDLING
Manual Handling Training is a legal requirement – but what is Manual Handling?
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 define it as “any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or by bodily force”….In effect, any activity that requires an individual to lift, move or support a load will be classified as a manual handling task.
What is your legal responsibility?
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 the employer must… provide suitable training and information to employees.
What should the training include?
Training should include an explanation of human anatomy and the potential long-term injuries that can be caused by incorrect handling, the principles of correct handling, a safe system of work and the correct use of any risk reduction measures provided by the employer.
Do you need to do anything else?
Monitoring must take place to ensure the effectiveness of those measures, and reassessment must be carried out where necessary. Refresher training is highly recommended due to bad habits easily forming but causing long-term effect to both personal health and to the workforce.
Employers also have a general duty to ensure the health and safety at work of all employees under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974.
We appreciate many employers and employees are experienced at manual handling and therefore reluctant to book such a course as they don’t wish to be taught ‘how to suck eggs’. But there is also the legal need for you as an employer to be compliant with this regulation. Our courses are therefore bespoke; tailor-made to respect your team’s levels of experience whilst ensuring adequate training is provided.
Additionally, as a City & Guilds Qualified ‘Train The Trainer’ I can train your own employee to become your in-house trainer trainer for future training requirements.
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FIRE SAFETY & FIRE MARSHALL
Does it apply to my premises?
The Fire Safety Order is applicable to all Non-Domestic premises; these include:
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All workplaces
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All commercial premises
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All premises the public have access to
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Any common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Am I responsible?
You are responsible for fire safety in non-domestic premises if you are
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an employer,
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the owner,
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the landlord,
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an occupier or
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in control of the premises (eg building/facilities manager). The Order also applies if you have paying guests, ie a B&B Guesthouse.
What do I need to do?
The legislation implements a risk-based approach to fire safety in community, industrial and business premises and requires the responsible person to
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Compile a Fire Risk Assessment
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Regularly review the Fire Risk Assessment
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Put in place, and maintain, appropriate Fire Safety measures and a Fire Management Plan
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Plan for an emergency
Do I need to provide anything in writing to my employees?
You need to provide clear Information, (A Fire Safety Policy is recommended) adequate and regular Fire Safety Instruction and Training.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to have a strategy to evacuate all occupants within a building.
As such, businesses are recognising the importance of having fully-trained fire wardens as part of their emergency evacuation strategy,
What if I don’t?
Your local Fire & Rescue Service can inspect your premises and issue Fire Safety Notices regarding changes you need to make; You could be fined; or You could go to prison if you don’t follow Fire Safety Regulations.
What can NCR Offer?
NCR can visit your premises to prepare and complete a Fire Safety Risk Assessment, provide a Fire Safety Policy, Train all employees on Fire Safety and train delegated employees as Fire Marshalls to support your company’s emergency evacuation plan…full peace of mind and legal compliancy usually all within one day and on site!