Manual Handling

The Manual Handling course focuses on training individuals' and teams in the proper techniques for safely moving and handling objects.

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  • Circle image 2.5 hour course
  • Circle image UK Wide availability
  • Circle image Group bookings only
  • Circle image Manual Handling certificate
  • Circle image British Red Cross certified for 3 years

What is a Manual Handling course?

The Manual Handling training course aims to educate individuals on best practices to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and promote safe and efficient movement in the workplace.

 

The course covers various aspects related to Manual Handling including: 

1. Why do you need Manual Handling training? 

  • Understanding what safe manual handling is. 
  • Recognising the impact of poor manual handling, including common injuries, such as Impact to the employer and Impact to the individual. 

2. Understanding your back: 

  • Understanding the basic structure and functions of the spine. 
  • Recognising how poor manual handling technique can result in back pain.  

3. Safe manual handling: 

  • Understanding how to assess the risk of moving a load. 
  • Understanding how to safely move a load as an individual or as part of a team.

Why choose a Manual Handling course?

Manual Handling PDP
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Covers a range of movement

The Manual Handling course encourages learners to take part in moving objects, bending and lifting safely.

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Preventative training

Manual Handling training can prevent injuries at work. It isn’t just about moving the big things, small repetitive movements also play a big part in injury statistics.

Questions that you may be thinking of

Learners are continuously evaluated during the course through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, interactive question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities like roleplay. These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely within their workplace.