Manual Handling at Work Overview
Manual Handling at Work Course Outline
Module 1: Manual Handling and Safe Lifting
- What is Manual Handling?
- Basic Rules of Good Lifting
- Techniques of Safe Lifting
- Pushing or Pulling Loads
Module 2: Risks Involved in Manual Handling
- Hazard and Risk
- Risk Factors of Manual Handling
- Risk Awareness at Work
- Common Workplace Injuries
- How Can Risks Be Reduced?
Module 3: Legal Requirements and Responsibilities
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- General Duties of Employers and Employees
Module 4: Assessment of Activities Involved in Manual Handling
- Risk Assessments
- Steps of a Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- How to Complete a MAC Assessment?
- ART Assessments
- R.I.D.D.O.R
- What Should Be Reported?
- Types of Reportable Injury
Module 5: Mechanical Supports Used in Manual Handling
- Mechanical Supports in Manual Handling
- Types of Mechanical Supports
- Choosing the Right Mechanical Supports
- Mechanical Lifting Hazards
- Mechanical Lifting
Who should attend this Manual Handling at Work Training Course?
The Manual Handling at Work Course is designed for individuals who are involved in tasks that require the lifting, moving, pushing, or pulling of objects manually. A variety of professionals can benefit from this course, such as:
- Warehouse and Logistics Workers
- Construction Workers
- Delivery Drivers
- Factory and Manufacturing Workers
- Agricultural Workers
- Healthcare Workers
- Janitors and Cleaners
Prerequisites of the Manual Handling at Work Training Course
There are no formal prerequisites for this Manual Handling at Work Course.
Manual Handling at Work Course Overview
The Manual Handling at Work course ensures that delegates are able to understand the fundamental risks and issues related to handling heavy objects. Manual Handling can involve lifting, pulling, loading, pushing, and carrying heavy loads and completing any of these actions incorrectly can increase the possibility of causing injuries.
By attending this one day course, candidates will have gained an understanding of the safety and precautionary procedures that should be used in order to avoid injury and other health-related effects. Legal requirements and responsibilities, mechanical supports, and risk calculation are also topics of interest that are taught to further boost the delegate’s understanding of the steps that should be taken to minimise risk.
What’s included in this Manual Handling at Work Training Course?
- World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
- Manual Handling at Work Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
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Ways to take this course
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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Manual Handling at Work, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.
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Highly experienced trainers
Boost your skills with our expert trainers, boasting 10+ years of real-world experience, ensuring an engaging and informative training experience
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We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible
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Our Classroom courses with limited class sizes foster discussions and provide a personalised, interactive learning environment
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Leverage benefits offered from a certification that fits your unique business or project needs
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Team building opportunity
Our Manual Handling at Work offers a unique chance for your team to bond and engage in discussions, enriching the learning experience beyond traditional classroom settings
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The course know-how will help you track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease
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Flexible delivery methods are available depending on your learning style.
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Resources are included for a comprehensive learning experience.
"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"
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