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Manual handling Theory L1 & L2

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Learn the principles of safe manual handling, moving and handling people, key UK legislation and personal responsibilities. This manual handling theory course supports safer practices, risk awareness and incident reporting in healthcare and workplace settings.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Key Legislation for Manual Handling: Identify crucial laws related to safe manual handling practices.
  • Competency in Practical Skills: Recognize that you must be evaluated and deemed competent before carrying out any practical moving and handling tasks.
  • Safe Moving and Handling Practices: Demonstrate knowledge of how to safely move, handle, and support people and objects, while preserving an individua
  • Personal Responsibilities for Safe Handling: Understand your specific responsibilities in ensuring safe moving and handling.
  • Reporting Manual Handling Incidents: Learn how to properly report incidents related to manual handling if they occur.

Modules

Module 1

Manual Handling

Module 2

Moving with Dignity

Module 3

Moving and Handling Risk

Module 4

Moving and Handling Equipment

Module 5

Core Stability and How to Maintain it

Module 6

The Spine

Module 7

Possible Injuries

Module 8

Legislation

Module 9

Lifting a Load From the Floor

Module 10

Supporting clients in their own home

Module 11

Group or Team Handling

Module 12

Reporting Incidents Related to Moving and Handling

Module 13

LOLER

Module 14

Summary

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Frequently Asked Questions

This UK manual handling training covers safe moving and handling practices, key legislation, risk awareness, personal responsibilities and incident reporting for workplace safety.

Manual handling training is suitable for UK healthcare workers, care workers and employees who regularly move, handle or support people and objects as part of their role.

he course covers UK manual handling legislation, safe moving and handling techniques, individual responsibilities, risk awareness and procedures for reporting manual handling incidents.

Theory training explains safe manual handling principles. Anyone carrying out practical moving and handling tasks should receive appropriate practical assessment and be confirmed competent.

Safe manual handling helps reduce the risk of injury to staff and individuals. UK healthcare workers should follow workplace policies, risk assessments and safe moving and handling procedures.