- Duration: Upto 1 Hour
- Timings: Part Time, Flexible
Course details
COURSE OBJECTIVE | Reduce the risk of injuries due to poor manual handling techniques.
On completion of this course you will know…
- Basic physiology of the human body and subsequently how manual handling injuries occur
- The most common causes of manual handling injuries
- How to undertake a manual handling risk assessment
- Ability to identify symptoms of manual handling injuries
- How to conduct safe lifts, including; team lifts, pushing & pulling, lifting from heights
- How to use common mechanical aids.
Certification
On successful completion of this Manual Handling online training course, candidates are emailed their echo3education completion certificate. This requires an 80% pass mark in the final 20 question assessment
The final assessment can be retaken as often as required.
Course Contents
Section 1 | Introduction
- What is manual handling
- Risks of poor manual handling practices
- Duties of employer
- Duties of employee
Section 2 | Physical Concerns
- Understand the musculoskeletal system
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
- Preventing MSDs
Section 3 | Risk Assessment
- What is a risk assessment
- Use of the tile template
- Action plan for risk assessment
- Good housekeeping for safety
- For carrying
- For lifting
- Lifting from height
- Advantages of pushing
- Conducting a team lift
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no requirements before taking this course.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
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