Manual Handling

Programme Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess the relative danger or safety of manual handling tasks
• Recommend preventive measures which can reduce the risk of injury.
• Lift and handle loads safely.
• Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures.

Entry Requirement

• Finished Compulsory Education

Other Entry Requirements

• Initial Assessment Tests and/or interview (as may be applicable)

Programme Duration

• 2 days – 4 hours each/per day

Structure Programme

Module 1. Understand the reasons for safe manual handling

1.1. Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling.

1.2. Outline employer’s and employee’s duties relating to manual handling at work.

1.3. Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work.

Module 2. Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety

2. 1.  Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work

2. 2.  Outline the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment

2. 3. Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling

Module 3. Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

3. 1. Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling

3. 2. Outline the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks

3. 3. Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment

Module 4. Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

4.1. Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when.

• Applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own.
• Using manual handling aids and equipment.
• Undertaking a manual handling task as part of a tea.