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Principles of Manual Handling

Be prepared!

Did you know that incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work?

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (QCF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling.

Over a half day period, successful learners will develop a greater awareness of manual handling, including:

common manual handling injuries

the safe movement principles

theory of safe manual handling principles

manual handling equipment

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (QCF) qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes.

With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to reduce the risk of workplace manual handling injuries, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activities!  

Visit us at http://bit.ly/2S4Vcc9 to learn more!

“It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure the safety, health, and welfare at work of their employees!” 

Please note that this qualification does not include practical sessions. Those requiring practical training should undertake the QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (QCF).

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Is your Workplace Prepared?

Did you know that an estimated 621,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2015/16?

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

Over a 3 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including:

assessing an incident

managing an unresponsive casualty

CPR

heart attacks

choking

head and spinal injuries

fractures

anaphylaxis and more

What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.

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It is everyone’s job to keep the workplace safe. So make sure to follow our tips to keep your workplace safe for yourself and your coworkers. Remember, safety starts with you! 😉 Visit our website http://cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/ to know more about #Workplace #SafetyTips 😄 

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A manufacturer of luxury bedroom furniture has been fined after an employee fell more than 2 m from a makeshift mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) that had been deemed “unacceptable” in a safety audit report from 2006. Read the full article at http://cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/fall-from-dangerous-mewp-lands-bed-firm-with-113k-fine/

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The World Health Organisation predicts that depression will be the world’s most common illness by 2030. So it is important to take action on mental health now! This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let us show people they're not alone & that they can seek help and support. #CDHCares #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/BoyW6dNBBL3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ju9lj7m6yxh5

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How much do you trust your friends? Visit our website at https://t.co/V1U1tqsgJd to learn more about health and safety procedures in the workplace. 😉 #CDHCares #wednesdayhumor #WorkplaceSafety https://www.instagram.com/p/BovWJ9DAS-Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uee2x0x16vm4

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A construction company and its managing director have been sentenced after poor conditions at a building site were found to be dangerous. Read the full article ⤵️ http://cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/construction-company-and-director-sentenced-for-health-and-safety-failings/ Link to website: http://bit.ly/2xixi4j #CDHCares #TuesdayThoughts #SafetyFirst #HealthandSafety #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/BotdFNaAVMt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w9x32peh6hdf

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Make your work force happier and more productive through recognition, praise, appreciation, gratitude and reducing their worry by looking into their health & safety in the workplace. Celebrate #WorldSmileDay 😊 & visit us @ https://t.co/V1U1tqsgJd 😉 #FridayFeeling #CDHCares #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/Boi-9qaj_Kz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ep8h7wrpdf4d

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Stress is now the number 1 reason why people take time off sick from work… there are 526,000 people suffering form work related stress, anxiety and depression 😞 Contact us @ https://t.co/V1U1tqsgJd more information. #CDHCares https://www.instagram.com/p/Boc_JBNhGBv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a0clph1ryp7z

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Medical emergencies such as a heart attack can be life-threatening. So what would you do if an employee of yours suffered one? Let us all celebrate #WorldHeartDay by promising to take care not just our own heart health but of others as well. Feel free to contact us at http://bit.ly/2xixi4j for an advice. #CDHCares #CVD #workplacesafety #HealthForAll #SafetyFirst #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQukdeADZo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nwxta3eiobp

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Willmott Partnership Homes Ltd has been fined after exposing members of the public to carbon monoxide fumes. Read the full article at cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/construction-company-fined-after-failing-to-prevent-exposure-to-carbon-monoxide/ #CDHCares #HealthandSafetyUK #SafetyFirst #FireSafetyServicesCroydon #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNwhIiBHUX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mz0daxctbqdd

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Let us all take a minute to practice some basic gas safety drills and familiarize ourselves with the protocol. Visit https://t.co/V1U1tqsgJd to learn more about health and safety procedures in the workplace. #CDHCares #TuesdayThoughts #SafetyFirst #workplace #SafetyTips #healthandsafety #UK https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJYaJLBzOq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f3xg0fprqhoh

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Skip hire and waste processing company, J Edwards Waste Management Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was injured trying to clear a blockage in a trommel drum.

Read the full article at http://cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/south-yorkshire-skip-hire-company-fined/

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A Colchester-based company has been fined after an employee fell through fragile ceiling tiles. 

Read the full article at http://cdhriskmanagement.co.uk/company-fined-after-worker-falls-through-fragile-floor/