| Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs.These can reduce a persons quality of life and can be developed, or made worse, through work. HSE statistics show that in 2021/22, 477,000 workers suffered from work-related MSDs, accounting for 7.3 million working days lost. Employers have a legal duty to manage the risk of MSDs in the workplace. HSE offers two courses designed to equip employers and employee representatives with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce MSD risks in their organisations. 14 to 15 February 2023 Live online 525 per person This course covers the key methods of assessing manual handling tasks, including the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (the MAC tool) and the Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) tools. Additionally it covers use of the Assessment of Repetitive Tasks tool (ART tool), which is used to assess the risk of upper limb disorders. Manual Handling for Assessors, now including NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment 9 March 2023 HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton 525 per person This course provides an overview of the principles of manual handling and guides attendees through the suite of practical manual handling assessment tools developed by HSE, showing how they can be used as part of the risk assessment process. These include the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (the MAC tool) and the Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) tool. Additionally, as part of the course, attendees will complete the newly developed qualification, the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment, which will allow them to formally recognise their learning. Visit solutions.hse.gov.uk to view all of our upcoming courses All of our training courses can be delivered in-company, contact us to discuss your requirements. Web | Email | Phone: +44 (0) 203 028 3704 | 