The aim of the people handling update course is to update existing people handling instructors on current information and guidance on people handling techniques, and on new developments in this area.
Our next People Handling Instructor course will commence on October 2nd 2013.
‘Top Tips’ Leaflets. OPS are delighted to launch their ‘Top Tips’ leaflets.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive in Northern Ireland have produced new Guidance on the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace.
Health and Safety legislation requires employers to carry out DSE/VDU workstation assessments and to put controls in place to minimise this risk.
Any people-handling instructor, who currently provides training, must now achieve a FETAC Level 6 Special Purpose Certificate in People Handling Instruction.
The OPS 2012 schedule of courses is now available.
OPS are pleased to announce the commencement of our FETAC RPL Process for existing people handling instructors.
People Handling Instructor Course: September 7,8,9,21,22,23, October 6,7 with the course assessment on October 14.
Patient hoists and slings are used in many healthcare establishments to assist in the moving and handling of patients and reduce the degree of manual handling required by the carer. This information sheet provides guidance for employers and employees in healthcare establishments on safety with mobile hoists and slings. Read full information sheet.
The mission of this new 6th edition is to set out a person-centred systems approach, which balances the twin aims of (patient/person) safety, dignity and enablement with the prevention and management of work relevant MSDs in health and social care workers.
New FETAC Standards for Instructor Training in the areas of Manual Handling Instruction and People Handling Instruction.