Manual Handling Awareness Online Training 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.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Define Manual Handling and state the correct technique and application of effective
Manual Handling.
• Understand the relevant legislation and comply with the regulations.
• Recognise safe handling techniques and be able to develop good habits.
• Evaluate every manual situation you encounter, recognising risks and when to use
mechanical aids.
• Understand the consequences on the body of incorrect handling and the dangers
associated.
• State the professionals most at risk from incorrect handling techniques.
Target Audience
This Manual Handling is aimed at any employee required to use manual handling within their job
regardless of work environment.
Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include manual handling you will
also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this