Manual Handling Awareness

Correct manual handling training will reduce the risk of accidents occurring by identifying and preventing them. Manual handling is not difficult to learn but can save a lot of problems for employers and employees. Its ease of access through cyber training - means this course can be completed at any time, with no constraints to learning on an individual or business perspective.

Introduction to Manual Handling

In this module you will learn to:

• Understand manual handling legislation
• Define the term manual handling
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities in manual handling

Inanimate object

In this module you will learn to:

• Understand musculoskeletal disorders
• Be able to differentiate between acute and chronic injuries
• Understand common injuries associated with manual handling

Carrying the load

In this module you will learn to:

• Understand manual handling risk assessments
• Be able to identify approved HSE guidance on safe lifting
• Understand what is meant by the acronym ELITE
• Understand safe lifting technique