Manual Handling at Work Course

Description

Course details

Manual Handling at Work Online Training Overview

This course explains safer approaches to Manual Handling at Work, helping learners reduce injury risk through planning, assessment and appropriate handling techniques.

This course gives an overview of how to manage risks from manual handling in the workplace, with a focus on compliance, safe techniques, and protecting vulnerable workers.
Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

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What You will learn

Manual Handling at Work Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise common causes of handling-related injury
• Identify hazards before beginning a handling task
• Understand the principles of dynamic risk assessment
• Plan handling tasks to reduce avoidable risk
• Apply safer body-mechanics principles
• Understand when equipment or additional assistance may be required
• Recognise the limits of personal capability and competence
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and changes in risk

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Manual Handling at Work – Course Introduction
• Introduction to Manual Handling at Work
• Avoiding Hazardous Manual Handling
• Assessing Manual Handling That Cannot Be Avoided
• Choosing the Right Level of Assessment
• Automation and Mechanisation
• Recording and Reviewing
• Reducing the Risk of Injury
• Training
• Good Handling Technique
• The Law
• Legal Requirements
• Duties of Workers
• Employees at Greater Risk
• Levels of Assessment
• Using Filters

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Manual Handling at Work free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Manual Handling at Work training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

Manual Handling at Work Online Training

The Manual Handling at Work online training is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to safely perform manual handling tasks, reducing the risk of injury to employees and others. In the UK, this course aligns with the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. It is essential for promoting workplace health and safety through correct handling techniques and risk assessment.

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1. Manual Workers and Operatives
   Employees whose roles involve physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy or bulky objects will benefit from this training to learn safe manual handling techniques, correct posture, and injury prevention strategies.

2. Warehouse and Logistics Staff
   Workers in warehouses, distribution centres, and logistics firms who regularly handle goods will gain crucial insights into safe loading, unloading, stacking, and moving of items, aligning with industry best practices and legal safety requirements.

3. Healthcare and Social Care Professionals
   Nurses, care assistants, and support workers who assist patients or move equipment will learn to apply safe handling procedures, such as risk assessments and use of lifting aids, essential for preventing musculoskeletal injuries in themselves and those they care for.

4. Construction and Manufacturing Employees
   Staff involved in construction sites or manufacturing plants often engage in manual handling. This training provides knowledge on safe techniques, risk minimisation, and legal responsibilities to maintain compliance with workplace health and safety legislation.

5. Retail and Hospitality Staff
   Store workers, stock handlers, and hospitality personnel who may lift supplies, equipment, or furniture will benefit from understanding correct manual handling methods to reduce slips, trips, and musculoskeletal disorders.

6. Facilities and Maintenance Workers
   Employees responsible for maintenance, cleaning, or facility management who undertake manual tasks will improve their awareness of risk factors and safe handling practices applicable across various work environments.

7. Supervisors and Managers
   Those with responsibility for health and safety oversight will find this course useful to recognise hazards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure safe manual handling practices are followed and enforced within their teams.

8. Temporary and Agency Staff
   Temporary workers often receive less formal training; this course ensures they are equipped with essential manual handling knowledge and skills to perform tasks safely and reduce accident risks.

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The Manual Handling at Work online training is crucial for anyone involved in physical work across diverse sectors within the UK. By completing this course, participants will gain the proficiency to carry out manual handling tasks safely, comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended), and contribute to creating a safer workplace environment. This training supports employers’ legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and helps reduce work-related musculoskeletal injuries effectively.

Manual Handling at Work FAQ

Manual Handling at Work Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Manual Handling at Work course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Manual Handling at Work course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Manual Handling at Work course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Manual Handling at Work certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Manual Handling at Work course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Manual Handling at Work course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Manual Handling at Work course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Manual Handling at Work course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Manual Handling at Work course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Manual Handling at Work course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

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