Manual Handling

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About Course

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling are part of almost every job, and they are one of the most common causes of injury at work. This course explains the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, how to assess manual handling risks using TILE, and safe techniques for lifting and moving loads.

It is suitable for workers in warehouses, retail, construction, cleaning, hospitality, offices and care settings (for moving people, see our separate Moving & Handling People course).

The course ends with a timed assessment. You need 80% to pass and can review every answer when you finish.

What Will You Learn?

  • Why manual handling injuries happen What the law requires from employers and employees How to assess risks using TILE Safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques When to use handling aids

Course Content

Manual Handling and the Law
Why it matters and who is responsible.

  • What is manual handling?
  • The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Assessing the Risks
Using TILE to spot what makes a task risky.

Safe Handling Techniques
How to lift, carry, push and pull safely.

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment
A timed assessment to check your understanding.

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