Manual Handling Online Course

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Manual handling operations and heavy manual labour are prevalent across a range of industries, businesses and workplaces, from construction sites and manufacturers right the way through to delivery drivers and labourers. With this in mind, it’s vital that businesses ensure their workforce have a thorough awareness of manual handling and the dangers it can cause if they don’t have the appropriate knowledge.

This is why you should consider the Manual Handling Online Course that we offer here at SMS Europe. For just £35 per person, this health and safety course will ensure employees are aware of manual handling operations, relevant legislation and how manual handling, in general, can cause issues if not performed properly.

What This Manual Handling Online Training Course Covers

What Constitutes Manual Handling - The Manual Handling Online Course begins by defining what manual handling is. This gives employees a broader understanding of manual handling and is a good foundation on which to develop their knowledge. This section also covers the relevant regulations and legislation to do with manual handling which empowers employees, from construction workers to cleaners, to report manual handling wrongdoing if they see it.
Safe Manual Handling Techniques - The second section of this awareness course pivots to the practical side of manual handling. It promotes correct techniques when it comes to handling heavy items and offers employees reasonable steps that they can take to mitigate injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders and other associated illnesses. This section looks to improve the health and safety in the workplace for all employees.
Practical solutions - The course assessment ends by offering practical solutions for manual handling. This final section of the Manual Handling Online Course introduces the concept of mechanical aids to help ease the burden on people's bodies while they are at work. Appropriate control measures such as these can ensure people are healthier and can do more at work for longer.

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Upon successful completion of this Manual Handling Online Course, your employees will be aware of correct techniques, relevant legislation and how their actions can increase the health and safety standard in their work environment. For more information about handling courses, this Manual Handling Training Course in particular or any of the other online courses that we offer here at SMS Europe be sure to get in touch today!

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