Course: Moving and Handling of People and Objects

This online course provides essential information about manual handling hazards, their prevention and control. It aims to help workers understand how to carry out manual handling tasks with the minimum risk of injury. On completion of the course you should: - have an understanding of the injuries that can arise from carrying out lifting and moving tasks incorrectly; - know about the legal requirements relating to manual handling and the use of the equipment and how they are applied to minimise the risk of injury; - understand the mechanical forces affecting the body when lifting; - know about good lifting and moving techniques; - have an understanding of the approach to be taken when handling and moving people, including bariatrics; - be aware of the benefits derived from good handling procedure, the use of appropriate equipment and efficient room layout by means of ergonomic design; - know about sources of information and further advice. This course includes 6 videos and was updated in 2025

Course Contents:

• Section 1
  • Section Overview - Video
  • Aims of the Course
  • Health and Social Care Diplomas
  • The Definition of Manual Handling?
  • The Importance of Safe Manual Handling
• Section 2
  • Section Overview - Video
  • Manual handling injuries
  • Section Summary
• Section 3
  • Section Overview - Video
  • The Law and Regulations
  • Risk Assessments
  • Reducing the Risk of Injury
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Algorithms
  • Legislation & Risk Summary
• Section 4
  • Section Overview - Video
  • Biomechanics of the Body
  • Environmental Barriers
  • Biomechanical Principles
  • Moving objects - Video Demonstration
  • Recommended Lifting Limits
  • Wheeled Equipment Design
  • Good Handling Technique
  • Team Manual Handling
• Section 5
  • Section Overview - Video
  • Moving and Handling People
  • Risk Assessments
  • Organisational Policies
  • Checking Your Environment
  • Respect and dignity
  • Equipment
  • Care plans
  • Assisting People to Move
  • Prevention and Handling of Falls
  • Caring for Bariatric People
• Section 6
  • Section Overview - Video
  • Manual Handling and Ergonomics
  • Legal Requirements for Specialist Equipment
  • Employee's Duties When Using Equipment
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Regulations Review
  • Section Summary

This course includes videos