This course on Manual Handling aims to educate individuals on the fundamental principles of manoeuvring and managing items in a work environment securely. This encompasses tasks like pushing, pulling, lifting, and various other object-handling techniques.

Being well-versed in risk evaluations and proper object manipulation is crucial for mitigating workplace injury hazards. Split into 5 modules, this training programme enhances your grasp of manual handling practices to enhance workplace safety.

Module One: Manual Handling Definition and Legislation
This module introduces manual handling, its relevance to daily tasks, and the associated legislation aimed at promoting safe manual handling practices in the workplace.

Module Two: Injuries Caused by Incorrect Manual Handling
Module Two addresses the types of injuries resulting from improper manual handling techniques. It provides strategies to integrate into daily handling practices to prevent such injuries and enhance safety.

Module Three: Risk Assessments and Reporting Procedures
Module Three simplifies the process of conducting risk assessments and emphasizes the importance of reporting accidents. Learners will understand the significance of accident reporting, who should be involved, and why accidents necessitate investigation.

Module Four: Risk Factors in the Workplace
In Module Four, learners identify specific hazards related to manual handling by scrutinizing the load characteristics and environmental factors impacting lifting tasks in the workplace.

Module Five: Lifting & Moving Best Practice
This module outlines the correct procedures for lifting and moving loads. It emphasizes best practices to follow when engaging in lifting activities to prevent injuries and incidents effectively.