Manual Handling

INDUSTRY

All

SKILL

Critical Thinking, Teamwork

COUNTRY/REGION

All

LEVEL

Entry

ASSESSMENT STYLE

Online

AVG COMPLETION TIME

45 mins
eLearning
Assessments
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Understand the definition and examples of manual handling, including the various methods such as lifting, carrying, and pushing, and the importance of proper techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Learn about the risk factors associated with manual handling tasks, including awkward postures, repetitive movements, and the handling of heavy or awkward loads, and how to identify and assess these risks.
  • Gain knowledge on biomechanical principles related to the back, shoulders, and wrists, and how understanding these can help in applying correct lifting techniques to minimise strain and prevent injury.
  • Discover the principles of the PERforM program for managing workplace ergonomics and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders through worker participation, risk assessment, control measures, and continuous improvement.
  • Acquire skills in proper lifting techniques, including the S.M.A.R.T lifting method, to ensure safety and efficiency in manual handling tasks, and understand the maximum recommended weight limits for lifting.
  • Learn about the importance of using mechanical aids and equipment to assist with manual handling tasks, including the benefits of pushing over pulling and how to use these aids effectively to reduce physical strain.
  • Understand the systematic process of risk control, including elimination, redesign, and training, to make manual tasks safer and prevent injuries, and the significance of regular review and improvement of control measures.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Embarking on our Manual Handling Online Course equips participants with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to undertake manual handling operations safely, mitigating the risk of workplace injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. This comprehensive e-learning course, designed with best practice and the latest guidelines in mind, covers essential topics from understanding what manual handling entails, through to risk assessments, appropriate control measures, and the principles of biomechanics related to the back, shoulders, and wrists. By successfully completing this course, learners not only receive a manual handling certificate but also gain the competence to lift safely, handle objects with reduced risk, and apply safe manual handling techniques in various settings, including for office workers and delivery drivers.

The course content is meticulously structured to ensure learners are forward practically in their approach to manual handling tasks, offering awareness education that emphasises the importance of proper lifting techniques and the use of bodily force. Through engaging training material, participants will explore how to control manual handling risks, understand common injuries associated with manual handling, and the significance of providing training that aligns with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations. This online training course not only meets training requirements but also fosters a safer working environment by equipping workers with the knowledge needed to reduce the risk of injury and promote safety in manual handling activities, ensuring they can handle objects safely and efficiently in their day-to-day roles.

COURSE PREVIEW

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Introduction

  • Introduction to Manual Handling
  • Lessons

  • Manual Handling
  • RISK
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Control
  • Principles of Biomechanics: Back
  • Principles of Biomechanics: Shoulders & Wrist
  • Proper Lifting Techniques
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Summary
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    CERTIFICATIONS

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