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Manual Handling

Come on, put your back in to it! In most jobs, in almost all sectors, there are elements of manual handling. And with the moving of objects there is often questionable advice from well-meaning friends and colleagues. 

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Injuries as a result of manual handling equate to over one-third of all workplace injuries. This course provides the knowledge and skills to avoid you becoming a part of that statistic.

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This course offers a comprehensive guide to best practice when it comes to manual handling. Ideal as part of a staff induction, as refresher training for existing staff or for those looking to go on to achieve a recognised manual handling qualification.

COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • The definition of manual handling

  • The LITE stairway to safety

  • Safe lifting techniques

  • Correcting lifting techniques

  • Lifting with more than one person

  • Examples of manual handling

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COURSE DURATION

Typically 30 - 40 minutes.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No prior knowledge is required.

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WHO IS IS AIMED AT?

Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role.

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The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.

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CERTIFICATION

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

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KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Typical Duration: 30 – 40 minutes
Audience: New starters and any staff
involved in manual handling
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge needed Multiple-choice Assessment: questions
Certificated: Yes - Highfield Completion Certificate 
Demo: Yes
LMS: Yes
Compatibility: Laptop/Desktop PC

Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Apple iMacs/Macbooks
Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox iPads
Safari, Google Chrome for Tablets Android/Windows based tablets Google Chrome for Tablets, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11
NOTE: Enabling JavaScript and a stable broadband connection are required. Tel: 0845 226 0350
Support: Email: support@highfield.co.uk
Localisation: EU legislation within a UK context, but suitable for international businesses that trade with EU
and will be subject to the legislation.

 

COST

£ 20.00 per license

For licenses 10+ please contact us for a price.

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