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Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced.
The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a general requirement that employees must be trained to manually handle correctly, including the use of any equipment their employer provides to handle loads safely.
For those wanting to minimise their risk of injury at work.
This Manual Handling Online course outlines what constitutes manual handling and covers the regulations and legislation that apply to manual handling tasks. It then covers safe handling techniques and how to develop good habits in relation to manual handling. It finishes off by introducing some practical solutions and the use of mechanical aids.
This short course is designed to cover all essential aspects of Manual Handling, with the following key topics:
The Manual Handling E-Learning course is approved by leading industry bodies IOSH, IIIRSM and CPD.
CPD, IIRSM
