Manual Handling
The Manual Handling course is designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to safely handle and move objects in the workplace. This course covers key principles of safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to prevent injuries and accidents. Participants will learn about the risks associated with manual handling tasks, such as back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, and how to minimize these risks using proper techniques and equipment. The course also includes guidance on risk assessment and how to make the workplace safer for manual handling tasks.
Upon completion of this course, learners will be equipped to handle objects safely in a variety of environments, whether in the office, warehouse, or healthcare setting. The skills learned in this course are critical to reducing workplace injuries, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This course is ideal for employees in industries that involve physical work and for employers seeking to ensure a safe working environment for their teams.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand manual handling principles.
- Use safe lifting techniques.
- Minimize injury through proper handling.
- Conduct effective risk assessments.
- Implement manual handling best practices.
Who is this course for:
- Warehouse and factory workers.
- Healthcare and caregiving professionals.
- Construction industry employees.
- Office and facility workers.
- Safety officers and coordinators.
Requirements:
No formal requirements are needed.
