Manual handling covers a wide range of activities and incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. Over 30% of food and drink industry injuries reported to HSE are manual handling injuries such as back injuries, this represents around 1700 acute injuries per year. Manual handling injuries are caused by handling and lifting -60% of the injuries involve lifting heavy objects.
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. It finishes off by introducing some practical solutions and the use of mechanical aids.
*Approved by IIRSM & CPD - Duration 75 mins*
- Manual Handling Modules -
What is Manual Handling?
Manual Handling Regulations
Safe Handling
Learning Safe Handling Habits
Practical Manual Handling Solutions
Use of Mechanical Aids
- Related Courses -
Duty of Care
Working Safely
Emergency First Aid at Work – Online Annual Refresher
Display Screen Equipment
Workplace Health and Safety
Manual Handling
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