Moving & Handling Inanimate Objects

Lifting heavy objects can be a strain on your body. Learn how to move and handle inanimate objects safely and efficiently to prevent injuries with our 60 minute course.

This course is designed to help you reduce the risk of injury and confidently handle challenging lifting tasks safely.

Understanding the Risks: Discover the potential hazards associated with improper lifting and carrying.

Safe Lifting Techniques: Master the art of lifting and moving objects correctly to protect your body.

Risk Assessment: Learn how to identify and assess potential hazards in your work environment.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understand your rights and responsibilities regarding manual handling.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define relevant terms
  • Understand the relevance of TILE
  • Utilise best practices in a range of moving & handling situations
  • Use risk control strategies, resources and access support to facilitate good practice
  • Understand the hazards of lifting in a restricted space
  • Identify the issues when team handling
  • Recognise types of injury and understand how to avoid injury
  • Understand common causes of handling, lifting & carrying injuries
  • Perform personal and formal risk assessments
  • Recognise how risk management informs safer systems of work
  • Be aware of relevant laws
  • Identify the responsibilities of the employer, employee and organisation.

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