The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the risks from manual handling so that you understand more about your responsibilities and how to carry out your job role safely.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be aware of:

• Why you need to know about manual handling
• What manual handling is
• The main laws governing manual handling in the workplace
• The key hazards and risks associated with manual handling
• The main ways to avoid or reduce the risks that manual handling presents
• Good manual handling techniques