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Course details
Manual Handling TechniquesOverview
Manual Handling Techniques equips learners with essential knowledge and skills for safe and efficient manual handling practices. This course covers legislative aspects, risk assessments, and techniques to prevent injuries associated with manual lifting and handling tasks.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand relevant legislation and guidelines governing manual handling.
- Identify hazards and potential injuries linked to manual handling.
- Conduct comprehensive manual handling risk assessments.
- Implement strategies to control and reduce risks in manual handling tasks.
- Master safe lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Apply ergonomics principles for optimal manual handling.
- Enhance awareness of the importance of posture and body mechanics.
- Develop competence in team communication during manual handling activities.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment for safe handling.
- Gain confidence in applying best practices for manual handling.
Who Is This Course For?
This course caters to a wide audience, including warehouse workers, healthcare professionals, construction workers, and anyone involved in manual handling tasks. It is also beneficial for employers looking to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and create a safer working environment.
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials.
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts.
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform.
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result.
- The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification.
- Access to course content on a mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime.
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities.
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
Completion of this course opens doors to various industries, including logistics, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Graduates can pursue roles as manual handling trainers, safety officers, or health and safety advisors. Additionally, this course serves as valuable professional development for individuals in existing roles involving manual handling responsibilities.
Course Curriculum
Manual Handling Techniques
Module 01: Introduction, Legislation and Guidance
Module 02: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
Module 03: Manual Handling Risk Assessments
Module 04: Controlling and Reducing the Risks
Module 05: Safe Lifting Techniques
Updated on 15 November, 2023
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for this Manual Handling Techniques course. It is suitable for individuals with varying levels of experience, from beginners to those with prior knowledge of manual handling. A basic understanding of workplace safety is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Manual Handling Trainer , Safety Officer , Health and Safety Advisor , Warehouse Operative , Care Assistant , Construction Labourer , Factory Worker , Logistics Coordinator , Occupational Health Specialist , Workplace Safety InspectorAbout Alpha Academy
Alpha Academy is an online learning platform that provides one of the best e-learning experience that you can think of. With a large variety of training courses to choose from, you are bound to find something to suit you. Whether it be to improve your current expertise or develop new skills, we can facilitate your goal. On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
Why Choose Us:
- On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
- This is perfect for you if you want to add the experience to your CV/Resumé or hang it on your wall.
Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
