Safer People Handling Risk Assessment

The effective management of risk is central to providing a safe work environment. This popular course is based on the specific requirements of the health and social care sectors. Who should attend?
Those within the social or health care sector who have responsibility for carrying outmoving and handling risk assessments. Ideally delegates will have attended the Safer People Handling Trainers course.

What will they learn?
● The ability to explain and demonstrate the principles of risk assessment, including relevant legislation and the identification of hazards and risks in a health or social care setting
● Knowledge of the relevant risk factors and legal requirements
● A thorough understanding of risk reduction strategies
● An understanding of the role of people handling assessments and documentation
● Knowledge of the appropriate equipment purchase based on evaluation and assessment
● Knowledge of balanced decisionmaking in the risk assessment process

How will they be assessed?
On successful completion of the written assessment delegates will be awarded a Safer People Handling Risk Assessment certificate, which is valid for three years.
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Venue Duration Dates Fee - Members Fee - Non-Members
Birmingham 2 days 05 Nov 08
19 Mar 09
£405 + VAT £450 + VAT
Edinburgh 2 days 19 Mar 09 £405 +VAT £450 + VAT
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