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Manual Handling

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques to safely complete tasks where manual handling is required, while also fostering a heightened awareness of health & safety in the workplace when undertaking manual handling activities.

This module will cover:
  • Understanding the legal framework and associated responsibilities.
  • Evaluating risks involved in manual handling.
  • Conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
  • Understanding the anatomy and functionality of the spine.
  • Recognising safe lifting practices.
  • Recognising safe techniques for pushing and pulling loads.
  • Identifying common workplace injuries related to manual handling tasks.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Understand the legal framework and associated responsibilities.
  • Identify and evaluate risks involved in manual handling.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments.
  • Understand the anatomy and functionality of the spine.
  • Demonstrate safe lifting practices.
  • Demonstrate safe techniques for pushing and pulling loads.
  • Recognise common workplace injuries related to manual handling tasks.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE
What is Manual Handling?
Manual Handling Law and Information
Responsibilities
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 2: REDUCING RISKS AND IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS
Why do we need Risk Assessments?
Assessing Manual Handling Risks
Manual Handling Risk Assessments

TOPIC 3: OVERVIEW OF THE SPINE ANATOMY AND FUNCTION
Spinal Awareness
Anatomy of the Spine
Correct Posture
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 4: SAFE TECHNIQUES
Guide to Weight Limits
Guidelines for Lifting and Lowering
Knowledge Check
Safe Pushing / Pulling Techniques
Good Handling Techniques for Pushing and Pulling
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 5: COMMON MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES
Manual Handling Injuries at Work

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Basic Principles of Manual Handling
Checklist

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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