Master safe handling techniques
 
Nearly all jobs involve some element of manual handling. Injuries as a result of manual handling equate to over one-third of all workplace injuries.
 
This course offers a guide to best practice when it comes to manual handling and is ideal as part of a staff induction, as refresher training for existing staff or for those looking to go on to achieve a recognised manual handling qualification.
 
Areas covered
The definition of manual handling
The LITE stairway to safety
Safe lifting techniques
Correcting lifting techniques
Lifting with more than one person
Examples of manual handling
 
Who the course is aimed at
Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role.
 
The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
 
Key details
Duration : 30 - 40 minutes
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield