Manual Handling Training
Details
Proper manual handling is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. In the UK, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, enforced under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, require employers to assess and reduce risks associated with lifting, carrying, and moving loads.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who lifts, carries, pushes and pulls as part of their work duties and/or those responsible for such people.
Course Objectives
This Manual Handling Training Course provides essential knowledge on risk assessment, correct lifting techniques, posture awareness, and injury prevention, following HSE guidelines on manual handling safety. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, implement control measures, and ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
Ideal for warehouse staff, construction workers, healthcare professionals, and office employees, this training equips individuals with the expertise needed to handle loads safely, reducing workplace injuries and improving overall efficiency.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 5 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
- Virtual
Course Duration
The length of this course is Half a Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | £99 | £129 |
| 6 - 8 | £85 | £105 |
| 9 - 10 | £70 | £100 |
| 11 - 11 | £65 | £95 |
| 12 - 12 | £60 | £90 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch, if attending a full day at our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided
Course Content
- Statutory requirements
- Risk assessments
- Manual Handling accidents statistics
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Awkward places
- Awkward loads
- Team lifting
- Mechanical aids / PPE handling aids
- Lifting techniques