Manual Handling

The manual handling training course is designed to provide learners with the practical skills, techniques and knowledge to carry out manual handling tasks correctly and in perfect form. It covers key topics such as best practice guidelines, UK safety legislation and mechanical aids.

Poor manual handling is the cause of over a third of all injuries in the workplace. This practical training course will show you how to work in compliance with The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to ensure a safe working environment that follows best practice at all times.

You will learn which work tasks constitute manual handling and the kinds of professions that require heavy lifting or the transportation of heavy goods. You will also be introduced to advanced handling techniques, providing you with the skills to ensure safe handling habits and make use of mechanical aids to support the process.

Accredited, quality CPD training

Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day

Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover

Course material developed by qualified professionals

Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone

24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support

Discounts on bulk purchases

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Manual Handling Training Course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can:

Understand the different forms of manual handling and risks involved.

Identify the most common injuries caused by manual handling.

Know the guidelines set out by legal regulations in MHOR.

Record all details needed for an accident or incident report.

Mitigate potential hazards in the workplace.

Explain the most prevalent causes of injury and the possible long-term health consequences of improper manual handling.

Assessment

At the end of the Manual Handling Online Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Contents

Module 01: Introduction, Legislation and Guidance

In module one, we get the ball rolling by defining what we mean by manual handling. We discuss different ways that we may handle items manually in the workplace and what tasks fall into the umbrella of ‘manual handling’. We also take a look at what risks are associated with manual handling. Along with why there’s such a ‘fuss’ about this issue. Finally, we take a look at the surprisingly easy to understand legislation surrounding manual handling and what authorities are in place to help you stay safe in your workplace.

Module 02: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries

Module two starts to become more specific, and in this module, the focus of our attention is what types of injuries we might experience as a result of manual handling. We also look at why it’s so important to be able to notice these injuries in yourself or others.

Module 03: Manual Handling Risk Assessments

In this module, which is another focused module, we take a look at risk assessments in depth.

The learner will discover the critical role that risk assessments play not just in managing health and safety risks but in managing all risks.

Module 04: Controlling and Reducing the Risks

A big part of risk management is to control and reduce the risks involved, and this is the focus of this module. We learn systems for reducing and controlling risk. What to do in some everyday situations and ways that we may manage the risk such as using Personal Protective Equipment, and practising safe manual handling protocols.

Module 05: Safe Lifting Techniques

In the final module, we take a more in-depth look into many of the techniques used to help the learner to practice manual handling safely. We will focus on each different type of lift you may need to do in the workplace and give you a step by step guide on how to handle that load safely.