Manual Handling

This course helps you assess the risks involved in moving, lifting or carrying heavy or awkward objects, and explains the correct techniques to use.

Understanding the effect that lifting or supporting different objects can have on the body can help eliminate many of the risks associated with manual handling.

• This Manual Handling course is appropriate for anyone, but particularly those who are required to lift, carry or move objects in the workplace
• It's suitable for office workers too - and not just people who may work in traditionally physical jobs or manual labour

You'll learn how to:

• identify common issues with manual handling
• raise awareness of the issues among your colleagues, employees and managers
• take appropriate action to prevent accidents and breaches of legislation

Modules:

• Why Does it Matter?
• What Does the Law Say?
• The Key Elements of Manual Handling

Course features:

You'll work through the course online, where you'll complete a series of exercises. All you need is access to the internet.

The course includes simulations of real life situations so you can practise as you go along. This includes challenges like answering multiple choice questions or fill-in-the-blank sentences. There's even a glossary to help you understand any new words you come across so you don't get confused. You'll have access to this course for six months from the date of purchase - giving you plenty of time to finish your course.

How this course can help your business:

Course Code: 104087BT003