Course overview of Manual Handling of Objects
Our Manual Handling Course provides the knowledge and skills to carry out safe moving and handling at work.
Lifting related injuries are rated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as causing over a third of all workplace injuries. Unsafe techniques can cause you, and the people you support a lot of harm. Use this course to keep your knowledge up to date.
This course reviews the things which make manual handling safe. We will discuss the legislation which covers safe practice and also the role you may play in making it safe to move and handle various kinds of items in your workplace. We also have a course which covers some of the same content but is more focused on the moving and handling of people.
By completing the course, you will learn safe manual handling techniques that reduce risk, prevent injury, and improve workplace safety.
Manual Handling of Objects Training
Manual Handling of Objects training is a legal requirement. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) set out responsibilities for reducing risk. Additionally, these are supported by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and Council Directive 90/269/EEC, which require safe systems of work and effective control measures.
This course is part of our Adult Social Care Mandatory Training bundle, guided by Skills for Care in their statutory and mandatory training guide for adult social care workers.
If your organisation uses its own LMS, the course is available as a SCORM file. To integrate it into your system, please contact us.
Course content
- Introduction to Manual Handling and Key Terms
- Legislation and Agreed Ways of Working
- Types of Manual Handling Equipment and Staying Up to Date
- Anatomy, Injury Risks, and Legal Consequences
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Seeking Assistance
- Risk Assessment and Preparatory Checks
- Conflict Resolution in Manual Handling
Already have your own LMS? You can purchase any of our courses as SCORM files to download and add to your own system.
Aims of Manual Handling of Objects course
By the end of the Manual Handling of Objects training, you will:
- Understand what manual handling of objects is and why it is important
- Identify common manual handling tasks (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling)
- Recognise hazards and risks associated with handling objects
- Understand key legislation and workplace procedures
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This online training course is designed for staff in adult social care who carry out moving and handling as part of their role. Therefore, it is particularly relevant in environments where poor practice can cause injuries and create unnecessary risks.
In addition, this course gives you the confidence to apply safe manual handling techniques, follow control measures, and reduce workplace risks. As best practice, refresher training should take place at least every three years. This ensures your knowledge remains up to date and prevents unsafe habits from developing.
Delivered as an online training course, this programme is flexible and easy to access. At the end, you will complete multiple choice questions to test your knowledge. Upon successful completion, you receive a digital certificate as proof of compliance.
