Manual Handling Awareness Course

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.
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.

Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Training your employees with our Manual Handling Course will give them a greater awareness of the dangers posed by poor manual handling, as well as covering safe handling techniques, practical solutions to manual handling issues, and the use of mechanical aids.
Our online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and
personal life.

Our Manual Handling Awareness course is aimed at any employee who is required to carry out manual handling tasks as part of their job, regardless of the work environment. It is suitable for both new and existing staff who lift, carry, push, pull, or move loads.

•  Module 1 - What is Manual Handling? (75% pass mark)
•  Module 2 - Manual Handling Regulations (75% pass mark)
•  Module 3 - Safe Handling (75% pass mark)
•  Module 4 - Learning Safe Handling Habits (75% pass mark)
•  Module 5 - Practical Manual Handling Solutions (75% pass mark)
•  Module 6 - Use of Mechanical Aids (75% pass mark)
•  Module 7 - Final Assessment (70% pass mark)