Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Awareness course is designed to help organizations protect the welfare of employees responsible for handling, lifting, and carrying items. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), more than 20 percent of all non-fatal workplace injuries in the UK result from incorrect handling, lifting, and carrying. Most of these injuries are musculoskeletal, which are the third most common cause of absence from work, following stress and colds/flu.

Level

Awareness & Refresher

Duration

90 mins (approx)

Schedule

Learn at your own pace

Creator

Written by world leading experts

Earn a Certificate

All of our courses come with an official digital certificate issued by the respective course provider, verifying your skills and knowledge while enhancing your professional credentials.

What you will learn

Learn about common workplace injuries caused by improper handling, lifting, and carrying, and their impact on health and productivity.

Gain knowledge of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and understand the roles of employers and employees in ensuring workplace safety.

Identify key risk factors associated with manual handling and learn how to implement effective control measures to reduce injury risks.

Understand the structure and function of the spine, recognize common musculoskeletal injuries, and apply correct lifting techniques to prevent strain and injury.

Skill you will gain

Course Details

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this Manual Handling Awareness course, you will have a clear understanding of the risks associated with improper lifting, carrying, and handling in the workplace. You will be equipped with the knowledge of Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and your responsibilities in ensuring workplace safety. You will develop practical skills in risk assessment, injury prevention, and correct lifting techniques to protect yourself and others from musculoskeletal injuries. Successful completion of the course will earn you an Instant Digital Certificate, demonstrating your competency in safe manual handling practices.

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