Steps to access the course for logged-in users

Step 1: To enrol, click “Enrol Now” (the button will change to “Continue Watch”).

Step 2: Click “Continue Watch” to start. 

Step 3: New window will appear—proceed with learning and complete all required videos and assessments. 

Step 4: Once done, your certificate will be available under “My Certificates & Transcript.”

Course Requirements

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones

Who is the course for?

This Dropped Objects Training course is aimed at those who work on assets where there is a risk that objects will fall from height, such as onshore and offshore facilities, warehouses or storerooms. This Accredited Manual Handling Online Training course is aimed at individuals required to carry out manual handling activities at work.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Dropped objects can cause serious injuries as well as damage to assets and equipment. This course will give you a basic understanding of the common causes of dropped objects, their potential consequences and how they can be prevented. The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practice for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that personnel are aware of the risk dropped objects present, their common causes and how they can be prevented. This course will benefit companies by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (USA)

• Health and Safety at Work Act (UK)
• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Dropped Objects Training

• Recall what a ‘dropped object’ is

• Identify the common causes of dropped objects and their consequences and explain the importance of eliminating, or reducing the risk of, incidents occurring

• Identify the duties of employers and employees in eliminating dropped object incidents

• Identify areas with a high potential for injury to personnel should a dropped object incident occur

• Identify examples of bad practice

• Recognise the measures that should be taken to control the risk of falling objects

Manual Handling Training

• Recall what is meant by the term ‘manual handling’ and identify the importance of safe manual handling operations

• Identify the types of injuries that may result from manual handling operations

• Identify the legislation that is in place to regulate manual handling operations

• Identify the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Recognise the importance of risk assessing manual handling operations

• Identify the factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations and identify ways of reducing the risks of injury

• Identify good handling techniques for safe lifting and the importance of working within the HSE manual handling risk assessment guidelines

• Identify good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

• Recognise the training requirements associated with manual handling operations