Manual Handling Awareness
One-third of workplace accidents result from manual handling, often causing back injuries, which underscores the necessity for adequate training and precautions.
One-third of workplace accidents result from manual handling, often leading to back injuries and long-term health issues. This course provides essential knowledge of manual handling regulations, risk assessment, and safe lifting techniques. Participants will gain practical skills to prevent injuries, improve workplace safety, and comply with legal requirements.
The course covers the following key areas:
Manual Handling: Principles and Practice
What Is Manual Handling?
What Is a Load?
Employers’ Duties and Employees’ Duties
Manual Handling Regulations 1992, HASAWA 1974, and Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999
Information, Instruction, and Training
What Is a Hazard?
What Is a Risk?
What Is a Control Measure?
Risk Factors for Injury
This is a half-day course delivered in a classroom environment using a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and handouts.
Learning outcomes are assessed through a written test to ensure understanding of safe manual handling techniques and legal responsibilities.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate and an Awarding Body-issued card verifying their Manual Handling Awareness training.By completing this course, participants will:
Receive a certificate from the awarding body verifying their manual handling training.
Understand the risks associated with incorrect manual handling and its impact on the body.
Learn to conduct manual handling risk assessments to prevent workplace injuries.
Gain knowledge of relevant legislation and employer and employee responsibilities.
Develop safe lifting and handling techniques to reduce injury risks.
Improve workplace safety awareness and compliance with manual handling regulations.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their safety knowledge, reduce workplace injuries, and ensure compliance with manual handling best practices.
