Manual Handling Course Overview
Why This Course?Manual handling injuries are one of the most common workplace accidents, causing significant pain, absence, and costs. This course is designed to help employees understand safe handling techniques to reduce injury risk, comply with health and safety laws, and create a safer working environment.
What You Will Learn
- Principles of safe manual handling
- Identifying hazardous manual handling tasks
- Proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
- Risk assessment and how to minimize manual handling risks
- Use of mechanical aids and equipment
- Legal responsibilities under health and safety regulations
- How to recognize and report manual handling injuries
Benefits of the Course
- Reduced risk of injury and associated costs
- Improved workplace safety culture
- Increased employee confidence and wellbeing
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Enhanced productivity through safer handling methods
Who Should Attend?Anyone involved in manual handling tasks including warehouse staff, healthcare workers, construction workers, retail employees, and office staff.
Career and DevelopmentManual handling skills are essential across many industries, making this course valuable for employees seeking safer work practices and employers committed to occupational health and safety. Completion can support career progression in roles requiring physical work and safety awareness.
Additional Information
- Duration: Typically 2-4 hours
- Format: online
- Certification: Certificate of completion awarded
- Optional practical assessments available
