Course description
This course provides a basic understanding of the anatomy of the spine, sprains and strains, the correct lifting techniques and how to minimise manual handling through the use of lifting aids and team lifts. Includes a short online assessment and a course certificate.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Pre-requisites
This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content
Who should do this course?
Employers are legally obliged to provide safety training to all employees. This course provides a solution that is suitable for a wide range of sectors including retail and commerce, hospitality, education, finance and professional services, hotels and tourism, manufacturing and more.
Those working in a higher-risk role or industries such as construction may require supplementary role or industry specific health and safety training.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define the term ‘Manual Handling’ and identify related legislation.
- Recognise key employer and employee responsibilities.
- Identify the benefits of controlling manual handling risk and the LITE assessment method.
- Follow the general safe lifting guidelines for everyday items as recommended by the UK’s HSE.
This course includes a PDF certificate upon successful completion.
Training Course Content
Introduction
- Welcome to your ATC Training course
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Safety Legislation
Preventing Manual Handling Injuries
- Manual Handling Injuries
- Anatomy of the Spine
- Controlling Manual Handling Risks
- LITE Assessment
- Safe Lifting Techniques
- Team Lifts
- Mechanical Lifting Aids
- First Aid and Accident Reporting
Summary
- Recap – Manual Handling Awareness
- Test your Manual Handling knowledge
- Manual Handling Quiz
Why choose ATC Training Limited
Over 2500+ learners since our launch in 2020, across the UK and worldwide
Flexible delivery options including self-study, live online sessions, or classroom
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
Expenses
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ATC Training Limited
Welcome to ATC Training Limited. We are a training provider offering qualifications across the UK and CPD accredited courses worldwide. We provide distance learning courses, live remote courses and classroom face to face training. We specialise in: Train the Trainer...