Workplace Safety Essentials
Manual Handling (Including Animate Handling)
Build awareness of safe manual handling practice, covering legislation, correct technique and the use of mechanical aids to reduce the risk of workplace injury
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- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: 75 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people who need manual handling awareness
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for anyone whose role involves lifting, carrying or moving loads, including:
- Employees required to manually handle loads as part of their daily duties
- Employers needing to meet their obligations under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Staff who use or may need to use mechanical aids to assist with handling tasks
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Manual handling tasks — What constitutes manual handling
- Regulations and legislation — Requirements that apply to manual handling tasks
- Safe handling techniques — Techniques and habits for safer handling
- Practical solutions — Practical solutions and the use of mechanical aids
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course cover practical manual handling training?
No, this is an awareness course only. If your duties include manual handling, you will also need further practical training, which can be arranged separately.
Who needs to understand the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?
Both employers and employees have duties under the Regulations, which require employees to be trained in correct manual handling, including the use of any equipment provided by their employer.
How long does the course take?
75 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
