Description
Learn how to manage the risks associated with manual handling and lifting in this free online health and safety course.
This health and safety course examines the basic concepts associated with the lifting of heavy objects in the workplace and explains how to make manual handling as safe as possible. Poor lifting techniques lead to many injuries each year so we outline the rules.
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
Fundamentals of Manual Handling
Beginner Level
🎓 60,880 Learners already enrolled
1.5-3Avg Hours
CPD Accredited
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
| ✅ Define ‘manual handling’ and lay out its four key areas | ✅ Analyse the role of legislation relevant to the health and safety aspects of manual handling |
| ✅ Discuss how to recognize and prevent manual handling injuries | ✅ Outline how to determine the maximum weight you can safely handle |
| ✅ Explain how to carry out manual handling risk assessments | ✅ Describe the proper technique for lifting heavy weights |
Alison offers 2 types of certificates for completed certificate courses:
- Digital certificate: a downloadable certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked certificate
