Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals who carry out manual handling at work and provides essential information about controls, hazards and how to reduce the risk of injury.
This course covers the following topics:
What is manual handling?
Manual handling injuries
Legislation
Avoiding manual handling
Accident reporting
Risk assessments
Risks associated with lifting and handling
Loads
Working environment
Other environmental factors
Individual capability
Good practice
Anatomy and physiology
This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years or over. Learners must have the literacy skills to be able to read and self-learn the reference manual and additional resources. The learner will need access to a computer with an internet connection in order to access the distance learning resources and communicate with the Trainer/Assessor
This course covers the following topics:
- What is manual handling?
- Manual handling injuries
- Legislation
- Avoiding manual handling
- Accident reporting
- Risk assessments
- Risks associated with lifting and handling
- Loads
- Working environment
- Other environmental factors
- Individual capability
- Good practice
- Anatomy and physiology
Assessed via a professional discussion.
