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Manual Handling Training

Manual Handling Training

By PETM

5.0(27)
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  • On-Demand course

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

  • All levels

Description

Manual Handling Training:

This Manual Handling Training Course is designed to provide essential knowledge on how to comply with UK health and safety regulations.

Course Overview:

The course covers the use of correct control measures, safe handling techniques, and the process of conducting risk assessments. It is particularly beneficial for workers in environments such as warehouses, factories, construction sites, and delivery services, where manual handling is a regular activity. By learning these practices, you can reduce the risk of injury and promote a safer workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing this Manual Handling Training course, you will:

  • Recognize different types of manual handling tasks and associated risks.

  • Identify common injuries that can occur from improper manual handling.

  • Understand the legal requirements outlined in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

  • Properly document incidents or accidents related to manual handling.

  • Minimize potential hazards in the workplace.

  • Discuss the common causes of manual handling injuries and the long-term health effects of incorrect techniques.

Course Features:

  • Accredited by CPD: Ensuring industry-recognized qualifications.

  • Fully online: Accessible from any device with interactive elements and voiceover support.

  • Flexible Learning Anytime, Anywhere: Self-paced, fully online, and accessible on all devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones)

  • 24/7 Learning Support: Assistance is available around the clock.

  • Instant Certification: Receive your digital certificate upon completion.

  • Developed by Industry Experts: Developed by certified industry professionals.

Assessment:

Upon completing the course, you’ll take an online assessment to test your understanding. Results are provided instantly, and you can retake the exam as many times as necessary to pass, at no extra cost.

Who Should Take This Course:

This course is ideal for individuals in roles that require frequent manual handling tasks, such as but not limited to:

  • Warehouse and factory employees

  • Delivery drivers

  • Construction workers

  • Office staff

  • Retail workers

  • Employers responsible for ensuring the safety of their workforce

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited digital certificate immediately. While there is no expiry date on the certification, we recommend renewal every 12 months to stay current with industry best practices.

Course Content:

  1. Introduction, Legislation and Guidance: An overview of manual handling, its risks, and relevant UK legislation aimed at ensuring safe working conditions.

  1. Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries: A detailed look at the types of injuries caused by manual handling and how to identify them in yourself or colleagues.

  1. Manual Handling Risk Assessments: Learn the importance of risk assessments and how they are used to manage and mitigate manual handling risks.

  1. Controlling and Reducing the Risks: Strategies for managing and reducing risks through personal protective equipment, safe handling protocols, and other control measures.

  1. Safe Lifting Techniques: A comprehensive guide to safe lifting techniques, with step-by-step instructions on how to handle various types of loads in the workplace.

Join the course today and take your first step towards becoming a Manual Handling expert, enhancing your skills, and advancing your career in the essential field of workplace safety and compliance.

About The Provider

PETM
PETM
Peterborough
5.0(27)

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