38% of All Work Related Injuries are as a result of Manual Handling. As well as complying with the Legal Requirement to provide the training a business will substantially reduce its injury related absences and costs by providing Manual Handling Training to its staff. Money spent on Manual Handling Training will reduce costs in areas such
Lost Time
Sick Pay
Replacement Staff
Insurance Premiums
Insurance
Claims and Settlements
Basically your business runs better when all of Your Staff are there working for You and not out sick with Injury. The 2007 GeneralApplications RegulationsState:
It is the Employers Duty to:
Avoid/Reduce the Necessity For Manual Handling in the Work Place
Carry Out a Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Provide Manual Handling Training To All Staff
This Training Must Be Task Specific To Employees Work Place
Refresher Training must be provided at intervals of not more than years
VINDICO Will Ensure Your Business is Compliant By:
Carrying out a Survey of Your Workplace to Establish the Types of Manual Handling Being Carried out by Your Staff
Design and Tailor the Manual Handling Course To Your Specific Needs
Deliver this Course to Your Staff to Ensure Your Duties and Obligations Are Discharged
VINDICO Courses Include:
Innovative methodology to encourage staff to learn through active participation
Legislation – Reminding staff of their rights and Duty of Care towards themselves
Biomechanics – explaining the physiology and mechanics behind Manual Handling
Practical Manual Handling Training – Task specific to your workplace
Brief Examination – To demonstrate all staff have understood the contents of the course