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👉 Check Latest PriceThis Course at a Glance Define manual handling and identify the risks associated with it Describe the proper approach and application of manual handling Comply with the rules and regulations by understanding the necessary legislation Identify the safe handling techniques and develop safe handling habits Examine every manual situation you come across, identifying dangers and deciding when to use mechanical aids. Evaluate the effects of improper handling on the body and the dangers that come with it Discover the most practical manual handling solutionsManual Handling Training Course OverviewEmployers have a legal duty to ensure their employees are safe from any risk of injury associated with hazardous manual handling. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations of 1992 clearly mandate that employees must be taught manual handling procedures, including the use of any equipment provided by their company to properly handle loads. Employees who receive manual handling training are better able to do manual handling activities safely, lowering their risk of harm.This Manual Handling Training Course covers the definition of manual handling as well as the legislations and regulations that apply to manual handling duties. It then goes on to discuss safe handling procedures and how to create healthy manual handling habits. This course offers organisations the required information and training to better understand the hazards associated with manual handling, how to conduct a risk assessment, and how to implement suitable control measures. This course concludes with some practical suggestions including the usage of mechanical aids.Manual handling injuries are thought to be responsible for 21% of all nonfatal occupational injuries, as well as a third of all musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs). Manual handling, or more precisely, poor manual handling, can result in dreadful injuries that can render a person completely immobile for a period of time. Therefore, it is extremely important for all employers to train their employees in manual handling to ensure the workplace complies with the approved safety standards.Upon successful completion of this Manual Handling Training Course, you will be trained to conduct effective manual handling risk assessments within the workplace.Please note that this is an awareness course only if your duties include manual handling you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.Who should take this course?This Manual Handling Training Course is primarily aimed at: Warehouse and factory workers Heavy manual labourers Construction workers Delivery man Agricultural employees Lifting and material-handling workersThis course is however not limited to employees involved in manual handling operations; it also applies to employers responsible for planning, supervising, or managing the health and safety of their staff.Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Manual Handling Training Course Online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.Assessment MethodThis Manual Handling Training Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.