Manual Handling & Safe Loading of Vehicles
For LGV/HGV Drivers Only
Prevent Injuries. Improve Safety. Comply with the Law.
This 7-hour Driver CPC periodic training course from Total Compliance is designed specifically for LGV and HGV drivers. It focuses on two key risk areas in transport operations: manual handling and safe vehicle loading.
Combining legal compliance with hands-on safety knowledge, this course helps professional drivers avoid accidents, reduce claims, and meet DVSA and HSE expectations.
Course Overview
Manual Handling for Drivers
Covers the practical and legal aspects of manual handling:
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- The risks of poor lifting techniques
- Injury prevention and body mechanics
- Safe lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying
- Using aids and assessing the load and environment
Safe Loading of Vehicles
Focuses on securing loads correctly and safely:
- Load types and the forces during transport
- Legal responsibilities for load security
- Load securing equipment (straps, nets, bars)
- Vehicle stability and weight distribution
- Real-world scenarios, including enforcement risks and penalties
Who Should Attend?
This course is only suitable for:
- LGV and HGV drivers completing their CPC hours
- Operators transporting goods of various sizes and weights
- Companies aiming to reduce manual handling claims and DVSA sanctions
Course Format
- Duration: 7 hours (full-day course)
- Delivery: Online via Zoom/Teams, at your site, or one of our UK venues
- Certification: JAUPT / DVSA-approved – 7 hours uploaded to DVSA on completion
Why Train with Total Compliance?
- JAUPT / DVSA-Approved CPC Centre
- Delivered by qualified trainers with real logistics and compliance experience
- Practical, engaging, and industry-relevant content
- Remote or in-person delivery across the UK
- Ideal for both individual drivers and company-wide training
📞 Call us: 0345 9001312
📧 Email: info@totalcompliance.co.uk
💻 Or book online today
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