The Manual Handling Training provides the knowledge, skills, and techniques to carry out people moving and handling activities in a safe manner both for yourself and the person. You will learn about building and maintaining robust moving and handling systems as an integrated part of their larger health and safety management systems. You will know how to carry out an individual risk assessment, use equipment safely, reduce the likelihood of developing musculoskeletal disorders and always keep your service users’ comfort and safety at the forefront. You will know how the musculoskeletal system can get injured. You will be able to identify risk factors associated with people handling. This course reduces the risk of future injury from manual handling but does not remove the need for risk assessments or adequate supervision.

Who is this course for?

Manual Handling Training is suitable for anyone who wants to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and professional skills in the related field. This course is CPD accredited so you don’t have to worry about the quality.

Requirements

Our Manual Handling Training is open to all from all academic backgrounds and there are no specific requirements to attend this course. It is compatible and accessible from any device including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablets etc.

Career path

This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.

Course Curriculum

Manual Handling
Introduction to Manual Handling 00:15:00
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 00:20:00
Manual handling at Work 00:15:00
Making an assessment 00:15:00
Lifting, Pushing and Pulling 00:15:00
Risk of Injury 00:15:00
Lifting and Handling Aids 00:15:00
Manual handling Assessment Charts (the MAC tool) 00:20:00
Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tool 00:15:00
Risk Management 00:20:00
Work at height 01:00:00
Building work 01:00:00
Machinery safety 01:00:00
Plant and equipment maintenance 01:00:00
Workplace transport 01:00:00
Lifting and handling 01:00:00
Mock Exam
Mock Exam – Manual Handling Training 00:20:00
Final Exam
Final Exam – Manual Handling Training 00:20:00