| 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. 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. NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment This course will equip delegates with the knowledge to recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in their organisation.Additionally, as part of the course, delegates will complete the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment qualification, which will allow them to formally recognise their learning. | 10 April 2024 | HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton | | 15 to 16 May 2024 | Live online | | 560 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. | 17 September 2024 | HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton | | 560 per person |
HSE recently ran a free, hour-long webinar on how to manage the risks of developing back pain and injury when exposed to whole-body vibration (WBV) whilst driving. If you missed it, you haven't missed out: the webinar was recorded and can be watched again on-demand. 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 | 
