Principles of Manual Handling in Exeter, Devon (Classroom)

Principles of Manual Handling in Exeter, Devon

The Principles of Manual Handling certificate is a nationally recognised qualification giving learners a solid understanding of safe manual handling practice at work. It suits employees across any industry where lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling is part of the daily routine.

The course focuses on the risks of poor manual handling and the potential for injury, including musculoskeletal disorders. Learners develop an understanding of how to assess manual handling tasks, identify hazards and apply appropriate control measures.

Learners also explore safe handling techniques, the importance of correct posture, and how to use mechanical aids where appropriate, alongside relevant legislation and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.

Delivery Method

Delivered at the Champion Training Solutions training centre, Thorverton Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8GN. This course can also be run in-house at your own premises.

Course Duration

Half day

Assessment

Theory assessment.

Course Content

• Introduction to manual handling and associated risks
• Health and safety legislation and responsibilities
• Common causes of manual handling injuries
• Musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention
• Risk assessment principles using TILE: task, individual, load, environment
• Safe manual handling techniques
• Correct lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling methods
• Use of mechanical aids and equipment
• Good posture and ergonomics
• Reducing risks in the workplace
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Reporting hazards and unsafe practices

Certification

Successful learners receive the Principles of Manual Handling certificate.

Related Courses

• Manual Handling courses
• Health and Safety courses

After completing the course, learners can order their certificate directly from the provider.

To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by Champion Training Solutions.

E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

You will receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Champion Training Solutions is an Exeter-based training centre delivering accredited health, safety and construction skills training across the South West. It was built on the foundations of a long-established ground-works contractor with more than 40 years on site, and that shows in the teaching — the trainers still work on live construction projects, so the examples come from real jobs rather than a course pack.

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