Manual Handling Course Overview

Why This Course?Manual handling injuries are one of the most common workplace accidents, causing significant pain, absence, and costs. This course is designed to help employees understand safe handling techniques to reduce injury risk, comply with health and safety laws, and create a safer working environment.

What You Will Learn

Principles of safe manual handling
Identifying hazardous manual handling tasks
Proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
Risk assessment and how to minimize manual handling risks
Use of mechanical aids and equipment
Legal responsibilities under health and safety regulations
How to recognize and report manual handling injuries

Benefits of the Course

Reduced risk of injury and associated costs
Improved workplace safety culture
Increased employee confidence and wellbeing
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Enhanced productivity through safer handling methods

Who Should Attend?Anyone involved in manual handling tasks including warehouse staff, healthcare workers, construction workers, retail employees, and office staff.

Career and DevelopmentManual handling skills are essential across many industries, making this course valuable for employees seeking safer work practices and employers committed to occupational health and safety. Completion can support career progression in roles requiring physical work and safety awareness.

Additional Information

Duration: Typically 2-4 hours
Format: online
Certification: Certificate of completion awarded
Optional practical assessments available