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Manual Handling Procedures
SOCOTEC

Manual Handling Procedures

£20.00 £0.00

Enquire below if you are booking this course for more than 20 people.

Please note that it is recommended to complete face to face manual handling training alongside this manual handling procedures awareness course for full knowledge and skills. You can find SOCOTEC's private manual handling course here. 

With manual handling responsible for nearly a quarter of workplace-related injuries in 2018, it is important that employees are fully trained in the correct procedures for handling and moving objects in order to minimise and control the level of risk. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to provide sufficient health and safety training and risk assessments for their staff, and the Manual Handling Essentials course equips delegates with the knowledge required to competently practice safe manual handling techniques in the workplace. 

Key points

  • Experience: Suitable for all employees involved in manual handling tasks. 

    Duration: Approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete. 

    Assessment: Includes practical assessments to test understanding. 

    Teaching Method: Interactive e-learning modules. 

    Training Requirement: Mandatory for employees engaged in manual handling. 

Manual Handling Procedures Aims/objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise common manual handling hazards. 

  • Assess potential hazards before starting a task. 

  • Identify and apply appropriate manual handling techniques. 

  • Understand when to avoid manual handling. 

  • Know when to seek expert guidance for safe handling. 

  • Comprehend both employee and employer legal responsibilities. 

The Manual Handling procedures training course has been written in line with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, which require all employers to comply with the relevant health and safety guidelines regarding manual handling. As part of this legislation, employers must carry out a full manual handling risk assessment so that they are fully aware of all of the potential dangers and have the actions in place to respond accordingly. They must also ensure that all staff members are competent in performing correct manual handling techniques, with steps put in place to reduce the risk of injury as far as it is reasonably practicable. 

With this health and safety legislation in mind, the Manual Handling Essentials training course has been split accordingly into five modules: 

  • Introduction: Responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR). 

  • Defining the Problem: Overview of manual handling, typical injuries, and high-risk tasks. 

  • Avoiding: Identifying opportunities to avoid or automate manual handling and steps to mitigate injury risk. 

  • Assessing: Guidelines for evaluating manual handling tasks, involving staff, and keeping records. 

  • Reducing the Risk: Advice on safe load handling and appropriate techniques. 

This Manual Handling course is available as online training, but also provides delegates with the option of a user-focused risk assessment. As study takes place in an e-learning format, delegates are able to carry out their training on work premises, enabling them to immediately transfer their newly acquired knowledge on best manual handling practice into their own working environment. 

To find out more about the Manual Handling Essentials training course please contact us. In addition, SOCOTEC offers private manual handling training at your premises.