Manual handling is an essential aspect of many workplaces, yet it remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and absences.
This Manual Handling Training course provides comprehensive guidance on recognising manual handling risks, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices to ensure safety and efficiency.
Whether you are an employee engaged in physical work or a manager responsible for workplace health and safety, this course offers the tools and knowledge to create a safer work environment.
This course is suitable for individuals across various sectors, including construction, healthcare, warehousing, and logistics, where physical handling is integral to daily operations. Through engaging and interactive content, you’ll build the confidence to handle workplace tasks safely and effectively.
Learning Outcomes of Manual Handling Training
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate manual handling risks in the workplace.
- Understand the causes and consequences of work-related accidents.
- Conduct and implement effective manual handling risk assessments.
- Prepare for manual handling operations to reduce the risk of injury.
- Apply correct manual handling techniques to safeguard health and improve efficiency.
- Promote a workplace culture focused on health and safety compliance.
Key Features of Manual Handling Training
- In-depth exploration of manual handling operations and safety.
- Detailed guidance on risk assessment and hazard identification.
- Step-by-step techniques for safe manual handling practices.
- Flexible, self-paced online learning suitable for all levels.
- CPD certification available upon successful course completion.
Who is this Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Employees involved in manual handling tasks.
- Managers and supervisors responsible for workplace health and safety.
- Health and safety officers seeking to enhance workplace safety measures.
- Anyone interested in learning about manual handling best practices.
Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience in manual handling is required. This course is designed for anyone looking to improve their understanding of workplace safety.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
Upon completing the course, you can obtain a CPD certificate from us. You can order a PDF certificate for £9, a hard copy for £15, or both for £22.
Career Path
Completing this course may open career opportunities such as:
- Health and Safety Officer
- Warehouse Operative
- Construction Worker
- Logistics Supervisor
- Manual Handling Trainer
Course Content
- Module 01: Manual Handling and Work-Related Accidents
- Module 02: Identifying the Manual Handling Risks
- Module 03: Manual Handling Risk Assessments
- Module 04: How to Prepare a Manual Handling Operation
- Module 05: Manual Handling Techniques
