Manual Handling Awareness
Online E-learning Course – £30+VAT per person.
Become Manual Handling Aware with Safety First Aid Training
Our online Manual Handling Training provides learners with the knowledge needed to handle loads more safely at work.
The course covers common manual handling hazards, risk assessment and safer approaches to lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling. Learners will also understand when manual handling should be avoided and when equipment or specialist support may be required.
No previous experience is necessary. The course can be completed online at the learner’s own pace, making it suitable for individuals and organisations training larger groups.
Course Duration
Approximately 25-30 minutes, completed online at the learner’s own pace.
Access To The Course
The course will be available to you immediately after payment has been made.
Course Content
- Introduction to manual handling
- Understanding the risks
- Avoiding manual handling
- Assessing the task
- Reducing the risk
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what manual handling involves
- Recognise common manual handling hazards
- Identify tasks that may present a risk of injury
- Understand when manual handling can be avoided
- Assess the risks associated with a handling task
- Consider the load, task, environment and individual capability
- Select appropriate measures to reduce the risk
- Apply good handling principles
- Recognise when equipment or assistance is required
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities
Why Online Courses
- Online eLearning: Learners can complete the course online at their own pace using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or compatible mobile device.
- Learning Management System: The course can be delivered through our online learning platform, allowing authorised administrators to monitor progress, completion and certificates.
- SCORM Integration: The course is SCORM compliant and can be integrated into a compatible Learning Management System.
Course Certificate
A downloadable certificate is issued following successful completion of the course and 10 question multiple choice assessment. A score of at least 80% is required to pass. Learners who do not pass can review the course content before retaking the assessment.
The certificate can be retained as part of the organisation’s training records.