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E-Learning: Manual Handling

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Manual Handling

Manual handling in the workplace is one of the most common reasons for injury in the workplace. Learning how to lift items correctly will help you and your employees avoid injury and workplace accidents.

This online manual handling course will teach the trainee the correct procedures for lifting and give guidance on the do's and don'ts of manual handling.

Course Content:

Introduction

  • Different manual handling techniques
  • Potential lifting hazards
  • Safety handling of loads
  • Ways of preventing short & long term injuries
  • Mechanical aids to help manual handling operations in the workplace

Manual Handling

  • What is manual handling?
  • What will I learn?
  • Manual handling facts

Common Injuries

  • Acute Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Common manual handling injuries

Assessing the Risks

  • What is the load?
  • How far is it to be moved?
  • Will I need specialist equipment?
  • How will the environment affect the task?

 

 

Do’s and Don’ts

  • The Do's of Manual Handling
  • The Don’ts of Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Process

  • Lifting loads
  • Carrying loads
  • Pushing loads
  • Pulling loads

Who is it for?

  • Every employee who lifts during the working day
  • Suitable for office, factory, warehouse, construction or retail staff

Duration:

  • 30 minutes

Please contact us or call 0800 068 0188 to discuss your requirements.
 
 
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