and Social Care, or trained health care staff. They must have an interest in promoting good mov-
ing and handling practice in the workplace.
The aim of this course is to develop Moving and Handling Link Workers to enable them to lead best
practice with regard to safe moving and handling in the workplace. On completion of the course the
Link Workers will be able to demonstrate a high level of competence with regard to moving and
handling of loads and people, act as the workplace link with the Institute, provide basic work-based
training, and monitor, advise and support other staff with regard to moving and handling issues.
The course is 4 days long, including a one-day follow-up session.
loads. It is suitable for clerical workers, administrators and other employees with minimal handling
requirements.
Frequency:
Those working in areas that have been assessed as high risk should attend an annual update.
Those working in areas that have been assessed as low risk should attend training every 3 years.
elements of safer moving and handling of people.
People Handling Update: 2.5 hours session.
Frequency:
All health professionals required to move and handle people should attend an annual update.