Manual Handling

This short online course is for employees who undertake any form of manual handling as part of their work.  It aims to ensure that employees understand the hazards associated with manual handling and how to reduce the risk of injury.

Course Overview:

Manual Handling is divided into four interactive modules:

• Module 1 – Learners examine the common injuries associated with manual handling and the ‘see-saw’ effect regarding load and balance and how this relates to their own bodies.
• Module 2 – Learners are introduced to manual handling law and focus on the first legal duty which is to avoid manual handling wherever possible.
• Module 3 – Learners are taught how to carry out a manual handling risk assessment and the key risk factors under the headings task, individual, load and environment. 
• Module 4 – Learners examine a range of control strategies to reduce the risk of injury, including a hierarchical approach and safe lifting techniques.