Unaccredited - Manual Handling Awareness
Is the Manual Handling Awareness course accredited by an official body?
This course has a certificate issued by the training provider. It is not accredited by any outside body but is a valuable aid to gaining knowledge in this field.
What is the Unaccredited - Manual Handling Awareness course?
Category: Manual-Handling · Level: Beginner
The Manual Handling Awareness training course allows learners to appreciate the consequences of poor manual handling and enable them to use their knowledge to plan and use approved lifting techniques. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require all employers to carry out training for staff who lift or carry loads. Delegates will gain an understanding of regulations as well as a practical knowledge of lifting and moving. They will be able to identify potential hazards and risks and determine the safest method of manual handling without injury.
As a broker we work with a large number of training providers who advertise their courses with us. The lowest price we have is £25.00 and the highest price is £600.00 (these prices may include Classroom, e-Learning, Distance Learning, In-House and Zoom options).
See Dates and LocationsWho is the Unaccredited - Manual Handling Awareness course designed for?
Any personnel who are involved in manual handling and lifting at work, or have to train and assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace. If you are responsible in any way for the health and safety of people at work then you should attend this course.
What subjects does the Unaccredited - Manual Handling Awareness course cover?
Health and Safety at work act 1974
Manual handling regulations
Management of Health and Safety at work regulations
Manual handling accident statistics
Manual handling risk assessments and how risk assessments apply to you
Introduction to manual handling lifting and carrying safely
The functions of the spine and muscular system
Typical injuries caused and how to recognise and avoid potential problems
Hazard identification and assessment of:
The task
The load
The working environment
Individual capabilities
Correct handling techniques
Practical exercises and tuition in how to avoid injury and strain