Description

Manual handling is believed to be the leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal diseases, responsible for more than one-third of all workplace accidents. This Manual Handling Course teaches you how to operate following UK health and safety laws, from ensuring proper control measures are in place to handling techniques and risk assessment. This course is especially useful for warehouse and manufacturing employees, manual labourers, delivery drivers, construction workers, and farmhands.

Through this Manual Handling Course, you will also learn which work activities are considered manual handling and the professions that need heavy lifting or the transportation of large items. You will also be taught advanced handling techniques, which will provide you with the expertise to ensure safe handling techniques and the usage of mechanical equipment to assist with the operation. If you are interested in Manual Handling, then this course is a great place to start.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this Manual Handling course successfully, you will be able to -

Recognise the various types of work equipment and the associated risks.

Recognise the most prevalent manual handling hazards.

Know the guidelines put forth by MHOR's legal rules.

Make a list of all the information you will use for a report on an accident or event.

Reduce occupational risks.

Recognise the most effective postures and the heaviest weights available in the surroundings.

Why Choose Manual Handling from Us

Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.

Easy to understand, high-quality study materials.

Course developed by industry experts.

MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.

Automated and instant assessment results.

*** You will get 3 Free Courses as GIFT with this Manual Handling Course***

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Course Curriculum

*** Manual Handling ***

Module 1: Introduction and Legislation

What is Manual Handling?

Injuries and Health Risk

Benefits of Controlling Risks

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Employer Duties

Employee Duties

HSE Guidance

Module 2: Manual Handling Injuries

Types of Injury

Immediate Injuries

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Module 3: Risk Assessments for Safe Manual Handling

What is a Risk Assessment?

Who Should Carry Out a Risk Assessment?

Identifying Hazards

Factors That Increase the Risk of Harm

Deciding Who May be Harmed and How

Occupations Most at Risk

Evaluating Risks

Recording the Significant Findings

Reviewing and Updating

Results of Your Risk Assessment

Module 4: Avoiding and Controlling the Risks

Employer Duties

Avoiding Manual Handling

LITE

Reducing the Risk

Team Handling

Mechanical and Automation Precautions

Personal Protective Equipment

Module 5: Safe Manual Handling Techniques

Lifting and Lowering Techniques

Safe Weights for Lifting and Lowering

Carrying

Risk Assessments and HSE Tools

Pushing and Pulling

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Assessment Method

After completing each module of the Manual Handling Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks.

Certification

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.

Who is this course for?

This Manual Handling course is ideal for -

Warehouse Worker

Factory Worker

Construction Worker

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for the Manual Handling course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

Career path

This specialized Manual Handling course's goal is to assist you in pursuing your ideal profession.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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