Manual Handling

Description

Nearly all jobs involve some element of manual handling. Injuries as a result of manual handling equate to over one-third of all workplace injuries. This course offers a guide to best practice when it comes to manual handling and is ideal as part of a staff induction, as refresher training for existing staff or for those looking to go on to achieve a recognised manual handling qualification.

Key details at a glance

Duration: 30 – 40 minutes
Assessment: Multiple-choice questions
Certificated: Yes – Highfield Completion Certificate
Support: 01302 363277 / support@highfield.co.uk
Localisation: Details available on request
Translation: EU legislation within a UK context, but suitable for international businesses that trade with the EU and will be subject to the
legislation

Areas covered

The definition of manual handling
The LITE stairway to safety
Safe lifting techniques
Correcting lifting techniques
Lifting with more than one person
Examples of manual handling

Who is it aimed at?

Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role. The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.

Course Pricing

£24.00

Buying a course for your whole team?

Looking to train multiple members of staff? We offer multi-learner discount for teams.

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