Manual Handling Essentials

Lifting and moving objects incorrectly can lead to serious injuries. But do you know the correct techniques for manual handling? Are you aware oof the laws that underpin manual handling?

This e-learning module is designed to teach employees how to perform manual handling tasks safely, effectively and in compliance with legal regulations.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Recognise the potential risks of injury from manual handling tasks
• Appreciate the importance of keeping yourself and colleagues safe from risk
• Assess a range of manual handling factors and take steps to reduce risks
• Plan moving and lifting tasks more effectively
• Use safer technique when handling loads – individually, as a team, and with common workplace aids

Topics

• Manual handling
• Assessing and reducing risks
• Safe manual handling technique

This training is vital for reducing workplace injuries and ensuring that manual handling is carried out safely.

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Your purchase entitles you to 3 attempts at the post course test and access to the course materials for one year from the date of purchase.

All online courses are completed on an approved platform and your registration and training details are held on this platform.

Upon purchasing this course, our team will manually complete the enrolment. This can take up to 48 hours and actioned on a business working day. Our office opening hours are Monday – Friday 08:30 -17:00.