Description
This Manual Handling and Safety at Work Course trains you how to work in compliance with UK health and safety legislation; from ensuring correct control measures are in place, to handling techniques and how to undergo a risk assessment. This course particularly applies to warehouse and factory staff, manual labourers, delivery drivers, construction workers and farmhands.
Manual handling is said to be the main causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace, accounting for over a third of workplace accidents. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) requires that all employers train their staff on how to handle manuals correctly and safely, to prevent any risks of injury.
Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and regulations 10 and 13 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require managers and supervisors to provide their employees with health and safety training. This expert audio visual course will give you the fundamental knowledge you need to look after your staff and help maintain an injury-free workplace. Enrol today and get instant results.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
24/7 Learning Assistance
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This informative course is perfect for anyone who works in an environment where manual work is common, such as:
Warehouse workers
Factory workers
Office workers
Shop assistants
Employers of any sized workforce
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can:
Understand the different forms of manual handling and risks involved.
Identify the most common injuries caused by manual handling.
Know the guidelines set out by legal regulations in MHOR.
Record all details needed for an accident or incident report.
Mitigate potential hazards in the workplace.
Recognise the best postures and heaviest weights that can be used in the environment.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction, Legislation and Guidance
Module 02: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
Module 03: Manual Handling Risk Assessments
Module 04: Controlling and Reducing the Risks
Module 05: Safe Lifting Techniques
