Manual Handling in Health and Social Care Training Course

This course will provide you with an understanding of manual handling, specifically the transporting or supporting of inanimate objects. It will also provide you with insight into the responsibilities of employers and employees in regard to manual handling in health and social care.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Manual Handling in Health and Social Care Overview

This training course provides essential knowledge on safe lifting techniques and workplace safety. You will learn how to reduce the risk of injury by understanding proper handling methods and the importance of conducting effective risk assessments in line with health and safety regulations.

You will be introduced to the legislation that underpins manual handling, specifically The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Finally, you will learn about the role of risk assessments in safe manual handling.
Duration
35m
Number of Units
2
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the reasons for safe manual handling
  • To gain an understanding of how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
  • To gain an understanding of the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

Training Units

Our Manual Handling Training course is divided into two key units that cover the legal responsibilities and practical techniques for safe lifting. These units provide essential knowledge to reduce the risk of injury when handling inanimate objects.

What is Manual Handling?

15m

This unit covers the fundamental aspects of manual handling, including the legal responsibilities and risk factors involved in handling inanimate objects safely.

  • Definition of Manual Handling
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) and Responsibilities
  • Hazard and Risk Identification
  • Risk Assessments, TILE, and MACs
  • Risk Control Hierarchy

Lifting Safely

10m

This unit focuses on the practical steps for ensuring safety during manual handling tasks, whether working alone or in teams.

Preparing for a Manual Handling Task

  • Safe Techniques for Solo Lifting
  • Best Practices for Group Lifting
  • Using Moving Equipment
  • Consequences of Improper Lifting

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