Manual Handling
Overview
This Manual Handling course is designed to give learners the knowledge and practical skills needed to move and handle objects safely within a healthcare or workplace setting. The course covers the principles of safe manual handling, common causes of injury, risk awareness, and correct moving techniques.
Learners will gain an understanding of how to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others when lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or supporting loads as part of their role.
What you'll learn
- Understand the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace.
- Identify common manual handling risks and how injuries can occur.
- Understand basic anatomy and the importance of protecting the back and joints.
- Apply safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques.
- Recognise when a manual handling task may require further risk assessment.
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities in relation to manual handling.
- Demonstrate safer manual handling techniques in a practical setting.
Accreditation
Accreditation 1 & 2
Available dates
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for healthcare workers, care assistants, support workers, agency staff and anyone who may need to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects safely as part of their role.
Do I need any previous experience?
No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for new learners as well as those refreshing their existing knowledge.
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