Learn the importance of proper manual handling techniques to maintaining a safe work environment.

Manual Handling, also known as manual tasks, is any activity requiring effort to lift, move, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain any object, including a person or animal.

Poor manual handling practice is one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace and the injuries can be disabling and costly.

Aveling’s Manual Handling course will teach you how to safely identify, plan and perform manual handling tasks to maintain an injury-free workplace.

You’ll learn about ergonomic hazards and the risks and consequences of poor manual handling techniques. You’ll also explore the legal requirements and responsibilities for yourself and your employer.

A key factor in minimising your risk of injury is to properly assess a manual handling task and plan your approach. In this course you’ll learn to understand proper lifting techniques and using mechanical aids.

This short online course gives you a great introduction to manual handling and how to approach manual tasks in a safe way.

This course is delivered via Aveling’s online Learning Management System (LMS). Once you have booked and paid, you will receive a booking confirmation email containing a link to gain access to the system and your course.

Topics covered in this course include:

• What is manual handling?
• The risks and consequences of manual handling
• Legal requirements and responsibilities
• Assessing manual handling tasks and managing risk
• Using mechanical aids
• Proper lifting technique
• Manual handling scenario

This course is non-accredited so there are no formal assessments.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to have proficiency in reading and writing in English, as well as basic computer skills. You also require access to a computer and the internet in order to access our online Learning Management System.