Manual Handling Online Training Course
Manual Handling Training Course
IIRSM & CPD Approved
Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced.
The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a general requirement that employees must be trained to manually handle correctly including the use of any equipment their employer provides to handle loads safely.
This course outlines exactly what constitutes manual handling and covers the regulations and legislation that apply to manual handling tasks. It then goes on to cover safe handling techniques and how to develop good habits in relation to manual handling.
It finishes off by introducing some practical solutions and the use of mechanical aids.
Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include manual handling you will also need further practical training.
Written in our straightforward, easy to understand style, this course provides you with all the information they need to help keep everyone safe in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define Manual Handling and state the correct technique and application of effective Manual Handling.
- Understand the relevant legislation and comply with the regulations.
- Recognise safe handling techniques and be able to develop good habits.
- Evaluate every manual situation you encounter, recognising risks and when to use mechanical aids.
- Understand the consequences on the body of incorrect handling and the dangers associated.
- State the professionals most at risk from incorrect handling techniques.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Modules for Manual Handling Training Course
- What is Manual Handling?
- Manual Handling Regulations
- Safe Handling
- Learning Safe Handling Habits
- Practical Manual Handling Solutions
- Use of Mechanical Aids
- Final Test