Manual Handling Training
ContactReduce the risk of injury at your workplace by completing our manual handling training course.
With a staggering estimated 21% of all non-fatal injuries being attributed to poor manual handling, this course provides the necessary information and practical application to minimise the chances of any dangerous incidents at your workplace.
This course is tailored to your business, making sure your team gets the support and skills they need to complete their job safely and productively.
Is manual handling a legal requirement?
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risk of injury
associated with hazardous manual handling. Although manual handling
training is not mandatory for all employees, the law sets out how employers
must deal with the risks associated with manual handling through:
- Avoiding hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable
- Assessing the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided
- Reducing the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling to as low as
reasonably practicable
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn how to lift safely, using techniques such as ‘LITE’ and ‘TILE’
- Learn how to carry out ‘LITE’ assessments to reduce the risk of injury
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FAQs
What does this manual handling training course include?
This manual handling training course follows the requirements of the Manual Handling Regulations 1992 to help your team carry out tasks safely and efficiently.
This course covers:
- What is meant by manual handling
- Avoiding hazardous manual handling as much as possible in the workplace
- Identifying the most common causes of injury and potential long-term damages to health as a result of unsafe manual handling techniques
- Assessing the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided
- Reducing the risk of manual handling incidents to as low as reasonably practicable
- Controlling risks
- Learn how to lift safely, using techniques such as “LITE” and “TILE”
- How to conduct “LITE” assessments to reduce the risk of injury
As an employer, it’s your duty of care to protect your team from injuries and risks in the workplace.
Who do you offer manual handling training to?
Our manual handling training course is suitable for beginners and experienced employees who need a refresher.
This isn’t a course you can sleep on. It could save lives.
How long is the manual handling training course?
From one to three days, we can tailor the course duration dependent on your needs.
How much does the manual handling training course cost?
All costs are dependent on your needs. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Why choose to work with LA Solutions?
LA Solutions has been operating for over 16 years. With a customer first methodology, our training solutions are tailored for your needs. With years of experience in forklift training, material handling and first aid training, you can rest assured knowing that your team will be supported by the best in the business.
You have the option to come to our Lincoln based training centre or a member of our team can conduct the course on-site. All your employees will be trained to the highest standard with nationally recognised accreditations.
We have courses suitable for all previous experience with manual handling. From beginner to experienced to refresher, we can help you equip your team with the best skills to do their jobs properly.
