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Manual Handling Training - Open Course
Open courses
From £75 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
Group / Onsite
From £300 + VAT
Trainer comes to you
What is Manual Handling Training?
Open courses are face-to-face, classroom-based training. They have regular dates at venues across the UK and are available to book online or by phone.
Manual Handling Training will teach you safe techniques and best practices for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects manually, with the aim of reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Who should attend Manual Handling Training?
This course is designed for all employees who carry out manual handling activities at work. In particular, warehouse staff, order pickers, post room personnel, production and maintenance workers, care assistants, construction workers etc.
Manual Handling Training Open Course - Key Information
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Half-day training course at a training venue
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Regular training dates available
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Learn safe techniques and best practice for lifting
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Available as an onsite course for a group of delegates
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No formal entry requirements to enrol
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In-house certificate achieved on successful completion of your course
Manual Handling Training Course Details
On receiving payment for your Manual Handling training, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:
- Your chosen course date (this is a half-day course)
- Course start time at your chosen venue
- Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
- Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course
You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.
Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.
Manual Handling Training Course Content
You will cover the following on your Manual Handling Training:
- What is manual handling?
- The Health and Safety at work act 1974
- Employer and employee legal responsibilities
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Manual Handling Regulations 1992
- Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
- Causes of injury when manual handling
- Current Accident Statistics
- Basic human anatomy relating to manual handling
- Hierarchy of Control
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Correct Handling Techniques
- Assessing individual safe limits for manual handling and risk assessment
- Theory Assessment
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Assessment and Certification
You will complete a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of your course. On successful completion, you will earn an in-house certificate of attendance.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. If you feel you will need support to complete any aspect of the course, please contact our team. Any information you pass to us will be confidential and only discussed with the trainer to see what arrangements can be made to support you.
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