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Welcome to Manual Handling for Workplace Staff! Putting up with a bad back or aching muscles is no longer just "part of the job". In any busy workplace, ignoring the way you lift, carry, or move items means risking severe pain, torn muscles, and long-term physical strain. Understanding how to handle loads safely is no longer just a box-ticking exercise; it is your essential safety net for staying healthy, pain-free, and safe throughout your working day. This bitesize module is designed for the busy worker. We strip away the complex health and safety jargon to give you a quick, practical guide to moving items safely. Through simple rules like the TILE risk check, you will learn how to protect your spine's natural 'S' shape, perfect your lifting and pushing techniques, and choose the right safety gear (PPE). We also cover your employer's legal responsibilities and your own duties under UK law, ensuring you know exactly how to keep yourself and your teammates safe. Please note that the learning material will be presented as a downloadable ppsx. file (PowerPoint Show). Please ensure you have read and understood the T&Cs of our eLearning service before purchasing. By purchasing this course, you are agreeing to our T&Cs. This course is suitable for laptops and computers, and it is accessible via smartphone via the official Microsoft PowerPoint app.