Safety in Healthcare: Manual Handling

Manual handling plays a significant role in the daily tasks in a healthcare environment. Whether it’s assisting patients, transferring equipment, or maneuvering supplies, manual handling tasks can put you at risk of musculoskeletal injuries. This Manual Handling course addresses the risks associated with manual tasks, aiming to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve overall safety. Once the course is completed, you will have learnt safe manual handling techniques such as correct lifting techniques, posture and foot positioning, the common causes of manual handling injuries, and the importance of assessing the risks. This course is one part of our 20 part “Safety in Healthcare” series aimed exclusively at healthcare workers.