Load Handling (Not for Healthcare Workers) - Key Topics

This online manual handling course is designed for non-healthcare workers and covers essential safe lifting techniques, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Complete this course on your computer, tablet, or phone!

  • Introduction to Manual Handling

  • Legal Requirements

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine

  • Common Manual Handling Injuries

  • Risk Assessment

  • Safe Lifting Techniques

  • Ergonomic Considerations

  • Mechanical Aids and Equipment

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Personal Responsibilities

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of safe load handling and apply them to various tasks.

  • Identify potential hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments.

  • Demonstrate proper lifting, carrying, and moving techniques to minimise the risk of injury.

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the spine and common manual handling injuries.

  • Explain relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

  • Apply ergonomic principles to create a safer and more efficient working environment.

Why Choose This Course?

Choose ACI Training & Consultancy for this online course because we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, engaging, and effective training solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

  • Comprehensive and Engaging: Our course covers all essential aspects of manual handling in a clear and concise manner

  • Accessible and Convenient: Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, on any device

  • Certified and Recognised: Receive a certification upon successful completion, demonstrating your knowledge and commitment to workplace safety

  • Cost-Effective: Gain valuable skills and knowledge at a fraction of the cost of traditional training courses

  • Tailored for Non-Healthcare Workers: Focuses specifically on the manual handling needs and challenges of non-healthcare professionals

  • Expertly Designed: Developed by experienced health and safety professionals with extensive knowledge and practical experience

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course (PDF)

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course iS for workers to understand their responsibilities in terms of health and safety requirements with the moving and handling of objects in the work place in order to keep themselves safe and to comply with legislation.

  • It covers the necessary legislation; a brief understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the spine and what injuries can occur; what is required for risk assessment and also correct handling techniques.

  • Please note that ACI are able to offer expert advice on manual handling matters including provision of risk assessment documentation. Please contact us on 01291 624451 or [email protected] should you require any further information.

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