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13 hours
All levels
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***
Working at Height Training Course
Workplace First Aid Training
Working in Confined Spaces
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.
This Manual Handling course is ideal for -
Warehouse Worker
Factory Worker
Construction Worker
There are no specific requirements for the Manual Handling course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.
This specialized Manual Handling course's goal is to assist you in pursuing your ideal profession.
Certificate of completion
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