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Manual Handling
Incorrect manual handling is responsible for more than a third of all workplace injuries that are reported to authorities each year.
Course Description
This Manual Handling Training course teaches users to understand what is meant by safe manual handling. Competency in safe carrying and lifting techniques for the workplace is a legal requirement, and this course provides the user with everything they must know.
This eLearning course can help to ensure that employees are following best practices and can help reduce the chances of injuries in the workplace as a direct result.
Target Audience
This online manual handling training course will teach you all you need to know about safe manual handling. It includes information on the lifting techniques, ‘LITE’ and ‘TILE’, and explains the importance of safe manual handling. Correct manual handling is so important to everyday health, especially if you’re regularly lifting. Providing training on safe carrying and lifting techniques in the workplace is a legal requirement in any situation where your staff are required to do any lifting, lowering, pulling, or pushing as part of their job.
Advantages
This online Manual Handling course is approved by leading industry bodies CPD, IIRSM, RoSPA & IOSH.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to lift safely, using techniques such as ‘LITE’ and ‘TILE’
- Learn how to carry out ‘LITE’ assessments to reduce the risk of injury
- Learn how to correct bad postural habits and how to work in the ‘Power Zone’
Further Progression & Related Courses
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this course include:
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Handling | 1 | Your Back During Manual Handling | 70% |
| Manual Handling | 2 | Daily Tasks | 70% |
| Manual Handling | 3 | LITE Assessment | 70% |
| Manual Handling | 4 | Techniques | 70% |
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration:
35 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
