Welcome to this e-Learning Lite package onMoving and Handling - Level 1. It is aimed at all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff.

It has been designed to meet the relevant learning outcomes in the UK Core Skills Training Framework.

The package is made up of 3 elements; a Presentation, a Workbook and an Assessment. The Presentation covers the key points and the Workbook is more in-depth, providing further detail relevant to the subject.

You can choose to do any or all of the 3 elements dependent on your personal preference, learning style and existing knowledge. To complete the package you will need to pass the Assessment. "

What you learn in this eLearning Lite package:

1. 
   Accessing resources including legislation, local / national policies & guidelines
   
2. 
   An organisation’s responsibilities for promoting a safe working environment including best moving & handling practices
   
3. 
   Your responsibilities for ensuring & promoting best moving & handling practices
   
4. 
   Recognising risk factors that may cause injury
   
5. 
   Correct posture for safe moving and handling practices
   
6. 
   Importance of good back care
   
7. 
   How to carry out a risk assessment
   
8. 
   How to control risk
   
9. 
   Importance of good communication and a team approach