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About the course
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.
What does it cover?
The LITE stairway to safety
Safe lifting techniques
Correcting lifting techniques
Lifting with more than one person
Examples of manual handling
How long will it take?
Typical Duration: 30 – 40 minutes
Who is the course for?
Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role. 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.
System Requirements
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.
Assessment
Multiple-choice questions
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge needed
Our Manual Handling online training course raises awareness of the dangers associated with lifting and handling and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the risks that it presents to all member of staff within a company.
We have structured our course to cover what manual handling is, the main injuries that can result from it, applicable legislation, avoiding or assessing manual handling activities and reducing the risk through good handling techniques.