About Course
The Manual Handling Training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively. This training focuses on preventing workplace injuries, understanding relevant regulations, and applying correct techniques to minimize risks associated with manual handling.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the risks and consequences of poor manual handling practices.
- Learn the legal requirements surrounding manual handling at work.
- Identify and assess potential hazards in manual handling tasks.
- Master the principles of safe manual handling techniques.
- Gain practical skills for lifting, carrying, and moving objects safely.
Material Includes
- Manual Handling Training guide and workbook.
- Access to risk assessment templates and safety checklists.
- Certificate of completion, valid for 3 years.
Requirements
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises.
- No prior training required, though experience in manual handling tasks is beneficial.
- Interactive participation is encouraged during group exercises and discussions.
Audience
- Healthcare workers, including care assistants and nurses.
- Warehouse and logistics staff.
- Office and administrative workers performing manual tasks.
- Team leaders, supervisors, and managers responsible for staff safety.
Course Content
Session 1: Introduction to Manual Handling
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Definition of manual handling and why training is important.
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Overview of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
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Statistics and examples of manual handling injuries.
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Understanding the health effects of incorrect manual handling, including musculoskeletal injuries.
Session 2: Risk Identification and Assessment
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Spotting manual handling hazards in the workplace.
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TILE principles: Task, Individual, Load, Environment.
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The importance of effective risk assessments and how to complete them.
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Employer and employee responsibilities in managing risks.
Session 3: Safe Manual Handling Techniques
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Proper posture and body mechanics to reduce strain.
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Lifting, lowering, and carrying objects safely.
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Pushing and pulling techniques for trolleys or carts.
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Working as part of a team: coordination and communication.
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Handling irregularly shaped or awkward loads.
Session 4: Practical Session
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Hands-on practice with realistic manual handling tasks.
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Demonstrations of safe lifting techniques using provided equipment.
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Participants practicing under instructor guidance to ensure competency.
Session 5: Equipment and Aids
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Introduction to manual handling aids (e.g., hoists, trolleys, sliders).
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Guidelines for using and maintaining manual handling equipment safely.
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