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Manual Handling Awareness - V384
Suitable For
All staff
Course Aim
The aim of this course is to make you aware of the risks from manual handling operations and how the risks can be managed.
Course Essentials
College
College of Management and Technology
Category
Quality and Assurance
Entry Requirements
None.
Duration Details
60 minutes
Delivery Method
E-Learning
Course Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Recognise common manual handling hazards that need to be assessed.
- Take positive actions to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
- Recognise the components that make up a suitable assessment.
- Select the most appropriate workplace precautions to control risks
Course Components
6 Chapters
- Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Chapter 2 – Defining the problem
- Chapter 3 – Avoiding
- Chapter 4 – Assessing
- Chapter 5 – Reducing the risk
- Chapter 6 – Assessment
Accreditation/Assessment
End of Course Assessment
Further Information
Where there are complicated risks arising from a manual handling activity, it is recommended that specialist advice is sought e.g. people handling, heavy loads or where specialist machinery may be required.
Please visit https://www.dlp.mod.uk for more information