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MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE
MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE
The Manual Handling in the Workplace course aims to provide employees with the knowledge and skills needed to safely undertake manual handling operations. Manual Handling refers to any task that involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, manoeuvring, steadying, or transporting a load by hand or by bodily force. The course is suitable for employees at all levels who may undertake manual handling tasks as part of their job, including warehouse workers, factory workers, construction workers, office workers, and healthcare professionals.
What is the Manual Handling at Work course
The course will cover a range of topics, including the risks associated with manual handling, the anatomy of the spine, correct lifting and carrying techniques, the use of manual handling aids, and how to assess and reduce the risk of injury.
By the end of the course, participants should be able to identify the potential hazards associated with manual handling, understand how to safely lift and carry loads, and use appropriate equipment and techniques to reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, they should be able to understand their legal responsibilities and the importance of reporting any incidents or near misses related to manual handling.
This course aims to promote a safe working environment and reduce the risk of injury or harm to employees who undertake manual handling operations.
Importance of Manual Handling
Manual handling is important because it is a common activity in many workplaces and can pose a significant risk of injury if not carried out safely. Manual handling injuries can result in long-term disability, pain, and reduced quality of life for workers.
Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of their employees, and this includes providing training and instruction on how to safely undertake manual handling operations. By providing this training, employers can help to reduce the risk of injury to their employees and create a safer working environment.
Duration
The EFR Manual Handling course is 3 - 4 hours in length and has a balance between knowledge development and practical exercises.
Assessment
Throughout the course you will be continually monitored and assessed.
Scheduled Courses
If the date(s) we have scheduled are not convenient then contact us to discuss your dates and we will see what we can arrange for you.
What is involved in Manual Handling training
Manual handling is important because it is a common activity in many workplaces and can pose a significant risk of injury. By providing training and ensuring that manual handling is carried out safely, employers can create a safer working environment, reduce the risk of injury to their employees, and benefit their business in a number of ways.
Reducing the risk of manual handling injuries can have wider benefits for businesses, such as reduced absenteeism, improved staff morale, and increased productivity. By ensuring that their employees are able to carry out manual handling tasks safely, businesses can also avoid the costs associated with workplace accidents, such as compensation claims and loss of productivity.
Topics related to manual handling that will be covered in this training course include the spine and common injuries, legal requirements, task assessment, good lifting techniques, practical development of skills, lifting boxes and sacks, pushing and pulling, handling unusual objects, teamwork, use of lifting aids, guidelines for manual handling, risk assessment, additional factors, the role of managers, and dealing with accidents. The course may also include scenarios to help employees apply what they have learned to real-life situations.
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