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Manual Handling training is key to ensuring that injuries caused by incorrect lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing techniques are avoided. The Manual Handling Awareness e-Learning Course has been designed to deliver the knowledge-based training required to provide an awareness of the Manual Handling Regulations, guidance on good Manual Handling techniques and practices and an introduction to Manual Handling Assessments.

Targeted Participants

The course is aimed at personnel who will be involved in Manual Handling activities or those who simply require a basic knowledge of Manual Handling practices.

Industry Standards

Following evaluation, the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) has endorsed the course.

Typical Duration

• 40 minutes

Features

• Endorsed by OPITO
• Proven e-Learning course used by many leading Oil and Gas companies
• Geared specifically for the Oil and Gas Industry
• Case studies based on real life situations
• Continuous assessment throughout course
• Automatic remediation of incorrectly answered questions
• High quality illustration based animations and video sequences
• Can be tailored to reflect a specific company's procedures and methods
• Integrated trainee results management system
• Can be deployed by CD ROM, Corporate Intranet or Internet
• SCORM™ Compliant

Course Content

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Aims
• What do we mean by Manual Handling
• Why do I need to be aware of Manual Handling
• Health and Safety Executive statistics for Manual Handling accidents
• What other types of Manual Handling injuries should I be aware of
• What are the Manual Handling Regulations
• What responsibilities do employers have
• What duties do employees have
• Summary

Chapter 2 - Good Manual Handling Technique

• Aims
• Why do Manual Handling accidents occur
• The Ergonomic approach to Manual Handling
• Good Manual Handling technique - overview
• The steps involved with good Manual Handling technique
• Moving loads away from the trunk
• Lifting, lowering and carrying loads
• Stooping and reaching
• Pushing and pulling loads
• Handling loads while seated
• Summary

Chapter 3 - Manual Handling Risk Assessment

• Aims
• Assessing the risks from Manual Handling operations
• The purpose of Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• How can the risks from Manual Handling operation be eliminated or controlled
• How are Manual Handling Risk Assessments completed
• Questions that should be asked about the task
• Questions that should be asked about the load
• Questions that should be asked about the individual capacity
• Questions that should be asked about the working environment
• Summary

Final Assessment

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