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

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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.

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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

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Manual Handling at Work. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

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.

Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Manual Handling at Work. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Manual Handling at Work sessions.

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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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Small class sizes

Our Classroom courses with limited class sizes foster discussions and provide a personalised, interactive learning environment

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Streamline large-scale training requirements with The Knowledge Academy’s In-house/Onsite Manual Handling at Work at your business premises. Experience expert-led classroom learning from the comfort of your workplace and engage professional development.

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Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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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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Monitor employees progress

The course know-how will help you track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease

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Manual Handling at Work FAQs

Manual Handling is the process of moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling a heavy load using bodily force - if completed with the incorrect technique or consideration, manual handling tasks can result in substantial injuries.
Lifting heavy objects on your own can cause serious injury. Before lifting heavy objects, make sure to follow these steps: Reduce the amount of twisting, stooping and reaching, Avoid lifting from floor level, Avoid shoulder height, Keep your back straight, Consider how you can minimise carrying distances.
All of our trainers have many years of experience and are there to support you through the course.
Yes, this Manual Handling training will help them to understand how to work safely, how to lift heavy objects and avoid injuries, which will be beneficial for both employees and the organisation.
The techniques depend upon the object size shape and weight. It is much easier to lift the square shape object rather than a circle one.
This course is aimed at those who have a responsibility to their staff to ensure that health and safety measures are met. For example, Managers, Supervisors, and Safety Advisors. However, this course is open to any individual who would like to attend.
The training fees for Manual Handling at Work certification in Nicaragua starts from $1295
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Manual Handling at Work.
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