Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced. The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a general requirement that employees must be trained to manually handle correctly, including the use of any equipment their employer provides to handle loads safely.

This Manual Handling Online course outlines what constitutes manual handling and covers the regulations and legislation that apply to manual handling tasks. It then covers safe handling techniques and how to develop good habits in relation to manual handling.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Define Manual Handling and state the correct technique and application of effective
Manual Handling.
• Understand the relevant legislation and comply with the regulations.
• Recognise safe handling techniques and be able to develop good habits.
• Evaluate every manual situation you encounter, recognising risks and when to use
mechanical aids.
• Understand the consequences on the body of incorrect handling and the dangers
associated.
• State the professionals most at risk from incorrect handling techniques.