Intended Audience

 

A Moving and Handling in Industry course is designed for workers who regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or move loads in non-care environments (i.e., objects rather than people).

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Typical learners include:

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• Warehouse operatives and logistics staff

• Factory and manufacturing workers

• Construction site workers and labourers

• Delivery drivers and couriers

• Retail and stockroom staff

• Maintenance and facilities workers

• Airport and port workers (baggage/cargo handling)

• Cleaners and domestic services staff

• Engineers and technicians

• Supervisors and managers responsible for manual handling safety

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It is relevant to anyone whose job involves manual handling tasks that could cause injury if done incorrectly.

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It may also be used for:

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• Employers responsible for manual handling risk reduction in care environments

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Course Aim's

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The main aims are to ensure workers can carry out manual handling tasks safely and reduce the risk of injury in the workplace.

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Course Duration

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3 hours without equipment training

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Course Validation

 

It is recommended this course is completed every year.

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Course Content

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• Understand legal responsibilities under UK manual handling regulations

• Reduce risk of injury to staff and service users

• Promote safe working practices in care environments

• Identify hazards and assess risks before moving a person

• Use correct moving and handling techniques

• Maintain dignity, comfort, and safety of the individual being moved

• Use equipment safely (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards)

• Prevent musculoskeletal injuries (especially back injuries)

• Work effectively as part of a team when required