CPD Certified
Manualhandling.
Manual handling awareness, risk assessment and safe handling techniques.
£15
3 hours
Self-paced Online
Online
Learn anytime, anywhere
Beginner
Skill level
CPD Certificate of Completion
On passing the final assessment
Course overview
This practical CPD-certified course provides an essential introduction to safe manual handling practices in the workplace.
Learners will understand how to assess manual handling risks, apply safe lifting and handling techniques, and implement control measures to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, in line with current legislation and best practice.
What’s included
- Instant access the moment you enrol
- Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet enabled device
- CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment
AssessmentMultiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
Everything at a glance
Self-paced Online
Learn at your own pace.Certified in 3 hours.
Raises awareness of what manual handling is, the risks involved, and how to complete risk assessments and apply control measures. Covers legislation, safe techniques and equipment.
Who it’s for
Employees, managers and health and safety staff across any sector involving manual handling tasks.
80%
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
A CPD
Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion
Study methods
Online
Flexible learning
Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Dedicated support
support@educateu.comSix modules. One certificate.
Work through each module at your own pace.
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Module 1
Definition
Module 2
Assessment
Module 3
Consequences
Module 4
Practial handling techniques
Module 5
Avoiding Risks
Module 6
Ergonomics
Then
80%
in the final multiple-choice assessment earns your CPD.
What you’ll learn
- What manual handling is, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, moving and carrying a load
- The legislation relevant to manual handling practice, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, MHOR 1992, MHSWR 1999, PUWER 1998 and LOLER 1998
- What an effective manual handling risk assessment is, and who is responsible for conducting risk assessments in the workplace
- The key steps of a risk assessment, when a formal assessment is required, and the HSE guidance weights for lifting and lowering
- The consequences of poor manual handling, including injury and ill health effects such as musculoskeletal disorders
- How to avoid manual handling altogether through elimination, automation or mechanisation
- What workplace ergonomics are, and the benefits of applying them to protect employees
Who this course is for
Employees who handle loads
Lift, carry, push and pull safely, use equipment correctly and report risks to their employer.
Supervisors and team leaders
Lead team lifts and check that safe systems of work are followed.
Managers
Understand employer duties, keep risk assessments in place and check that controls are working.
Risk assessors
Assess tasks using TILE, TILEO, LITE and the HSE Manual Handling Assessment Chart (MAC).
Health and safety, HR and compliance leads
Give staff consistent training on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related law
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