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Manual Handling

Course Overview

This course has been Approved by RoSPA.

Manual Handling E-Learning is a 35 minute course designed to help organisations deliver training to employees as soon as they begin work and before they might need to practise a manual handling task.

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Course Objectives

In this training course employees will learn:

  • The different types of manual handling injuries and how they occur
  • The importance of assessing every manual handling task
  • The correct handling techniques for lifting, carrying and setting down a load

Benefit to your Organisation

  • Immediately communicate manual handling policy to employees
  • Mitigate potential liability in case of a manual handling related injury
  • Audit trail - evidence completion and understanding

Target Audience

Perfect for office-based employees exposed to minimal handling risks.

However, this course can easily be blended with a practical demonstration in correct handling techniques for employees whose work might involve a greater degree of manual handling.