Manual Handling

Manual Handling

£20.00

This course provides a thorough guide to best practices in manual handling. It is ideal for inclusion in staff induction programmes, as refresher training for existing employees, or for those aiming to pursue a recognised manual handling qualification.

Learner details
SKU: CPD-MH-015 Category:

Description

Nearly all jobs involve some element of manual handling. Injuries as a result of manual handling equate to over one-third of all workplace injuries. This course offers a guide to best practice when it comes to manual handling and is ideal as part of a staff induction, as refresher training for existing staff or for those looking to go on to achieve a recognised manual handling qualification.

Course content

  • The definition of manual handling
  • The LITE stairway to safety
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Correcting lifting techniques
  • Lifting with more than one person
  • Examples of manual handling

Who is it for?

Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role. The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.

Requirements

No prior knowledge needed. Access to a device to work online.

Typical Duration

30 – 40 minutes

Multi-choice questions