Retail Compliance

Manual Handling in Retail Online Course

By following the basic principles outlined, this online course will help you avoid manual handling injuries when at work in a retail setting.

This course will help you avoid manual handling injuries when at work in a retail setting.

Manual Handling in Retail Online Course

£10

CPD Certified
Online course
Validated by Subject Matter Experts
Delivered by subject experts
Designed with you in mind

Learning outcomes of Manual Handling in Retail Online Course Training

Understand the main principles of Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) as amended in 2002
Get to know your responsibilities under the MHOR
Understand definitions of ‘injury’, ‘load’ and ‘manual handling’
Learn how to risk assess using the TILE acronym and the correct lifting procedure
Understand the main types of bodily injury and where in the body they occur
Learn about reporting of workplace injuries under RIDDOR and the use of Personal Protective Clothing for safe Manual Handling (PPE)

Manual Handling in Retail Online Course details

This Manual Handling in Retail Course provides the information needed to pass the assessment and demonstrate your understanding of Manual Handling Operations Regulations
The course covers a series of important topics such as your responsibilities under the MHOR and how to risk assess using the TILE acronym
Our online Manual Handling in Retail training course gives you everything you need to feel confident in the retail setting to avoid injuries when manual handling.

Assessment

How long will it take? 45 minutes.

What type of assessment is it? When you finish the course, you’ll complete an end-of-learning online assessment consisting of 10 questions. 80% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass. There are also quiz style sections throughout the course.

What will I receive? Once you’ve passed the assessment included in the course, your digital certificate will be available on the platform.

How long is it valid for? Up to 1 year after purchase.

Who's the course suitable for?

It's recommended that all team members in a retail setting undertake manual handling training like this as many retail operations include manual handling operations.

Endorsements

CPD Certified

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FAQs

What is manual handling in retail?

In retail, manual handling tasks will likely occur daily and may include stacking shelves, packing and unpacking stock, taking tote boxes on and off pallets, hanging up items of clothing on racks, moving mobile racks, moving trolleys and cleaning floors and shelves.

What are the 5 steps of manual handling?

The correct lifting procedure is as below:

1. Stop and think

2. Position your feet

3. Get a firm grip

4. Start in a good posture

5. Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways

6. Keep the load close to your waist

7. Moving the load

8. Lower the load

What training do you need for manual handling?

Training should be specific to the type of work carried out, which is why our manual handling for retail is great for anyone working in the retail setting. Training should include:

manual handling risk factors and how injuries can happen
how to carry out safe manual handling
systems of work specific to your tasks

What are the 4 key areas of manual handling?

The 4 key areas of manual handling are: Task, Individual, Load and Environment. We go through this in detail in our online manual handling course.

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