Manual handling
Reduce the potential for workplace injury by learning how to carry out manual handling activities at work safely.
Manual handling is the movement or support of a load using physical effort, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving.
This type of activity is performed in every workplace at varying intensities and can be a leading cause of workplace injury if not managed diligently. It is therefore critical that everyone who is exposed to manual handling hazards is aware of the risks and, when manual handling tasks cannot be avoided, what measures must be taken to assess and control such risks.
There are a number of considerations that must be made to reduce the risks, whether evaluating employee capabilities, the nature of loads, environmental conditions or ensuring that you and your team have received adequate manual handling training.
When you purchase any CIEH training course, you will receive a set of in-depth training materials, including slides, activity sheets, textbooks and test sheets. Take a look at our sample course books for Foundation Manual Handling.
The CIEH Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Manual Handling course will allow candidates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer working practices in cooperation with their supervisors and managers.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone aged 16 and over, who has to carry out manual handling activities at work
- Anyone aged 16 and over in full- or part-time education wishing to learn about manual handling
Course overview
This course will develop your knowledge of how to carry out manual handling activities at work by introducing them to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and the control measures available to help prevent injury.
Learning Outcomes
- Know the importance and principles of safe handling and lifting
- Understand the employer responsibilities and compliance requirements
- Know the importance of risk assessments and risk control
- Know the equipment required and the importance of its maintenance
- Be able to apply safe manual handling
Looking for other courses?
We also offer a wide range of online environmental health training courses that provide the ideal solution for developing your skills and those of your team, with minimal disruption to your busy schedule.
You may be interested in the following online courses:
- Level 1: Health and Safety
- Level 2: Health and Safety for Food Manufacturers
- Level 2: Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Level 2: Principles of Manual Handling
- Level 3: Health and Safety in the Workplace
To find out more about our training solutions and the most appropriate courses for you and your team, get in touch with our expert training team.
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