Manual Handling
This course will take you through the correct procedures of manual handling and ensure you comply with The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Avoiding injuries at work is applicable to everyone
Whether you are an employer, self-employed, or employed you need to be sure that you’re up to date with the correct procedures, legislation and best practices of manual handling in the workplace.
Manual handling is moving or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. Manual handling includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, moving or carrying a load.
Preparing any member of staff for the workplace is vital as manual handling Injuries are one of the most common causes of injury at work.
Due to the number of injuries The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 were introduced with the aim of minimising the risk from manual handling operations.
A requirement of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 is that employees are suitably informed and capable of performing manual handling operations is a safe manner.
What Will You Learn?
NTP's online manual handling course has been designed to ensure that anyone who undertakes any manual handling has the knowledge and skills to correctly complete the task, without incurring an injury.
This course is aimed at employers, employees and self-employed people, and offers a low cost, but effective way to ensure you understand how to safely carry out manual handling operations.
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion is automatically issued and acts as proof of the completed training.
Course Curriculum
What will I learn on the course?
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Manual Handling - Course Content
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Manual Handling - What you will cover in this course
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What is Manual Handling?
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What is manual Handling? - Problems & Symptoms
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What causes Upper & Lower Limb Disorders
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How the Body Works
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Manual handling - Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
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Assessment & Risk to Health and Safety of Employees
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TASK
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Risk of Injury
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How do I know if there’s a risk of injury?
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Manual Handling Training Back to Basics
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Manual Handling Q&A
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Manual Handling Quiz
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Who Would Benefit From This Course?
Whether you are an employer, self-employed, or employed you need to be sure that you’re up to date with the correct procedures, legislation and best practices of manual handling in the workplace.
This course will be of particular interest to if you if you'd like to explore and understand correct manual handling procedures and ensure you are adhering to The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Accreditation
Upon completion of this course, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion accredited by NTP Online Learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I start this course?
Simply click the BUY THIS COURSE button at the top or bottom of the page and follow the on-screen instructions to complete checkout. Once you've completed the purchase you will be granted instant access to the course. Please check your emails for your welcome email.
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How long do I get access to the course for?
You have access to the course for 1 year from the date of purchase.
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How long will the course take to complete?
All our courses vary in length, the length of the course will be stated in the course description. The beauty of our courses is that you can complete them at your own pace, in your own time whenever you want to study.
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What happens if I need help?
As a student of NTP, you'll be granted access to a student's online group where you can ask any questions you may have. You also have the option to ask questions via email, within the course itself and by using our online chat feature.
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Will I get a certificate?
Yes! Once you've completed the course in full you will automatically be issued a certificate. For CPD accredited courses you will also receive a CPD certificate
Course Access for Multiple People
If you are a company that would like to purchase course access for multiple people please use the live chat to contact us or call our team on 01406 424500 so we can provide you will a unique checkout link which will allow you to purchase course access for as many people as you need.
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