Manual Handling for Construction Sites Online (E-learning)

Reduce Manual Handling Injuries on Construction Sites

This online course introduces the manual handling risks found on construction sites, from heavy loads and repetitive tasks to weather, terrain and poor lighting. It suits beginners as well as workers who want a refresher.

It covers musculoskeletal injury awareness, risk assessment using the TILE principle, safe lifting and team lifting, mechanical aids, fatigue from repetitive work, and the duties of employers and workers, including reporting incidents and near misses.

Who Is This Course For?

• Construction workers new to manual handling
• Site workers wanting a refresher
• Anyone who lifts, carries or moves loads on a construction site

Delivery Method

Online e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 4 hours of video, supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources, with lifetime access.

What the Course Covers

• Site risks – common manual handling risks on construction sites, legal requirements in general terms, and hazards such as heavy loads and repetitive tasks
• Musculoskeletal injuries – common injuries, causes such as poor posture and overloading, early warning signs and long-term health effects
• TILE risk assessment – the task, individual, load and environment framework and practical ways to reduce risk
• Safe lifting principles – correct lifting posture and stance, and avoiding twisting and other unsafe movements
• Mechanical aids – types of mechanical aids and when to use equipment rather than lifting by hand
• Team lifting – teamwork, communication and coordination during shared lifts
• Environmental hazards – how weather, terrain, poor lighting and combined risks affect handling, and control measures
• Repetitive task fatigue – effects of repetitive work, signs of fatigue, and strategies such as breaks and job rotation
• Roles and reporting – employer and worker duties, following procedures, reporting hazards, incidents and near misses, and continuous improvement

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common manual handling hazards on construction sites
• Recognise the causes and early warning signs of musculoskeletal injuries
• Use the TILE principle to think through manual handling risks
• Describe safe lifting posture, team lifting and when to use mechanical aids instead of lifting by hand
• Understand employer and worker duties and the importance of reporting hazards, incidents and near misses

Assessment and Certification

The course ends with a final assessment completed online. Learners who complete the course and pass the assessment receive the Certificate in Manual Handling in Construction Sites. The course carries 4 CPD points.

FAQ

Who is this manual handling course for?

It suits beginners and workers wanting a refresher on manual handling on construction sites.

What is the TILE principle?

TILE stands for task, individual, load and environment. The course explains how to use it to assess manual handling risks and find practical ways to reduce them.

Does the course cover using lifting equipment?

It covers the types of mechanical aids and when to use equipment rather than lifting by hand.

Is this course delivered online?

Yes. It is online e-learning, self-paced, with about 4 hours of video that you can watch on desktop or mobile.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. After passing the final assessment you receive the Certificate in Manual Handling in Construction Sites, and the course carries 4 CPD points.

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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description

All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

TrainifyHUB is a London-based online training provider and the trading name of SL Brothers Ltd. Its self-paced courses cover health and social care, construction site safety awareness, compliance and workplace skills.

Envico is working in association with TrainifyHUB and is not accredited by or associated with any examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.