Statutory & Mandatory Training
Manual Handling (People and Objects)
Safe moving and handling techniques for care workers, including hoisting, slide sheets, and transfers. Covers the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, risk assessment principles, and ergonomic practice to prevent musculoskeletal injury.
What You'll Learn
- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and your legal obligations
- Anatomy of the spine and why poor technique causes injury
- Safe principles for moving and handling people and objects
- How to use hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards, and other equipment safely
- Completing manual handling risk assessments
- When to refuse an unsafe manual handling task
Who This Course Is For
All care staff who assist people with mobility, transfers, or personal care. Note: this online module should be supplemented with practical face-to-face training for equipment use.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
- QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.