Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to Manual Handling

    • Aims and Objectives

    • Legislation

  • 2

    Injuries associated with manual handling

    • Statistics

    • Musculoskeletal System

    • Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs)

    • Lower Limb Disorders (LLDs)

    • Hernias

    • Your Back

    • Back Injuries

    • Reasons for Back Pain
  • 3

    Case Studies

    • Case study - Wilko Retail Ltd.

    • Case study - Dantech Engineering Ltd.

    • HSE Convictions
  • 4

    Avoid or assess the manual handling activity

    • Avoid → Assess → Reduce

    • Avoid

    • Assess

    • Task

    • Individual

    • Load

    • Environment

    • Reduce

    • Conduct a Risk Assessment

  • 5

    Good handling techniques

    • Good Handling Techniques - Plan

    • Good Handling Techniques - Route

    • Performing a Basic Two-Handed Symmetrical Lift

    • Lifting and Lowering Weights

    • Performing a Basic Two-Person Symmetrical Lift.

    • Pushing and Pulling

    • High Places

    • In Summary
  • 6

    Assessment

    • Manual Handling Assessment

  • 7

    Assessment

    • Knowledge Check - Foreword

    • Knowledge Check
  • 8

    Knowledge Check and Feedback

    • Your Certification

    • About This Course

    • Further Reading

    • Survey & Feedback