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Basics of Manual Handling in the Workplace
Everyone performs the lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of items. This course teaches you about proper manual handling to maintain good health in a working environment. We look at the different techniques and safe weight lifting and lowering for both men and women. Find out the risks of poor lifting methods, correct postures for lifting loads and carry out risk assessments. In addition, learn the legal duties of employers and employees.
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Basics of Manual Handling in the Workplace
Learn how to safely lift an object and reduce the risk of injuries during manual handling in this free online course.
Everyone performs the lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of items. This course teaches you about proper manual handling to maintain good health in a working environment. We look at the different techniques and safe weight lifting and lowering for both men and women. Find out the risks of poor lifting methods, correct postures for lifting loads and carry out risk assessments. In addition, learn the legal duties of employers and employees.
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5 Lessons
Manual Handling
In this module, you will learn the different types of manual handling and injuries resulting from it. Discover the strategies for managing risk in the workplace, why risk assessment is essential and the safe lifting techniques.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Manual Handling
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3.Manual Handling Hazards and Risk Assessment
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4.Control and Risk Reduction
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5.Lesson Summary
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Comments5 Comments

ABDELKARIM A.July 06, 2025
Très bonne initiative ! Une formation essentielle pour renforcer la sécurité et réduire les risques au travail

Dr. Uqbah I.June 06, 2025
Great course

Rubier R.May 17, 2025
Very well explained course, and very useful

Teresa M.May 14, 2025
Enjoyed course

IDRIS OLALEKAN R.Aprpril 23, 2025
This course is one of the most important course for everyone to understand manual handling at all engaging environment with no limit to workplace, home or walkway.
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