Manual Handling
Text
45 mins CPD
80% required to pass
Purchase required
Subscribe today to gain access to this course and 230+ other courses, or get the Pro for Dentists pack to gain access to an additional 100 courses.
*Any eligible discounts will be applied at checkout
Course Details
- This course aims to raise awareness of the injuries associated with manual handling and also provide practical steps to minimize risks that it can present.
- You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
- Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
- If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.
Aims
This course aims to raise awareness of the injuries associated with manual handling and also provide practical steps to minimize risks that it can present.
Objectives
During this course you will learn:
- About your organization's responsibilities for moving and handling.
- About your personal responsibilities for moving and handling.
- To recognize manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur.
- The relevance of taking an ergonomic approach to manual handling.
- How to undertake a risk assessment before undertaking a moving and handling activity.
- How risk management informs safer systems of work.
- How to minimize risks associated with moving and handling.
- About the principles of safer handling and good back care.
- Where to get additional advice and information.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand:
- Your organization's responsibilities for moving and handling.
- Your personal responsibilities for moving and handling.
- How to recognize manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur.
- The relevance of taking an ergonomic approach to manual handling.
- How to undertake a risk assessment before undertaking a moving and handling activity.
- How risk management informs safer systems of work.
- How to minimize risks associated with moving and handling.
- The principles of safer handling and good back care.
- Where to get additional advice and information.
GDC Development Outcome
B
Topics covered
Health & Safety
Date created
23/01/2017
Last revision
17/10/2023