Health and Safety Course
Manual Handling
Manual handling is a common aspect of many jobs across various sectors, and improper techniques can lead to significant injuries. In fact, manual handling injuries account for over one-third of all workplace injuries.
Manual Handling Training
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to prevent such injuries and ensure safe manual handling practices.
Whether part of a staff induction, refresher training for existing employees, or a preliminary step toward a recognized manual handling qualification, this course offers a comprehensive guide to best practices in manual handling.
Course Content
The course includes the following key topics:
- Definition of Manual Handling: Understanding what constitutes manual handling.
- The LITE Stairway to Safety: A step-by-step guide to safe manual handling.
- Safe Lifting Techniques: Proper methods for lifting objects to prevent injury.
- Correcting Lifting Techniques: How to adjust and correct improper lifting methods.
- Lifting with More Than One Person: Best practices for team lifting.
- Examples of Manual Handling: Practical examples to reinforce learning.
Course Details & Certification
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- Duration: Typically 30 – 40 minutes
- Entry Requirements: None—no prior knowledge is needed.
- Target Audience
- This course is ideal for:
- New employees as part of their induction
- Existing staff needing a refresher on manual handling techniques
- Anyone involved in manual handling as part of their job role
- It can also be integrated into the on-programme element of new apprenticeship standards, helping apprentices develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors for effective workplace integration.
- This course is ideal for:
- Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable Highfield e-learning completion certificate.
Key Information
- Typical Duration: 30 – 40 minutes
- Target Audience: New starters and any staff involved in manual handling
- Prerequisites: None
- Assessment: Multiple-choice questions
- Certification: Highfield Completion Certificate
- Demo Available: Yes
- LMS Compatibility: Yes
- Localisation: The course adheres to EU legislation within a UK context, but is also suitable for international businesses operating under EU regulations.
Platform Compatibility:
- PC/Laptop: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
- Apple iMacs/MacBooks: Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
- Tablets (iPads, Android, Windows): Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11
Note: JavaScript must be enabled, and a stable broadband connection is required.