The Manual Handling Training Course teaches you how to lift, carry, and move loads safely at work. You’ll learn about the risks of poor manual handling and how to avoid injury. The course also explains the laws around manual handling and how to follow them.
By the end, you will understand how to assess manual handling tasks, reduce risks, and use safe lifting techniques. Whether you're new to the workplace or want to refresh your skills, this course gives you the confidence to handle loads the right way.
Course Curriculum
✓ Module 01: Introduction, Legislation and Guidance
✓ Module 02: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
✓ Module 03: Manual Handling Risk Assessments
✓ Module 04: Controlling and Reducing the Risks
✓ Module 05: Safe Lifting Techniques
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what manual handling means
- Know the laws and rules that apply to manual handling
- Learn the main types of injuries caused by poor handling
- Spot hazards linked to lifting and carrying
- Understand how to assess risks
- Learn how to reduce and control handling risks
- Know the steps in a manual handling risk assessment
- Use correct posture and safe lifting methods
- Learn tips for handling different types of loads
- Be able to handle tasks more safely and confidently
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who moves or lifts items at work. It’s ideal for workers in warehouses, retail, construction, or health and care settings. If your job includes lifting, pushing, or carrying, this course is for you.
Eligibility Requirements
You don’t need any experience to take this course. It is open to all. You just need a willingness to learn how to work safely.
Career Path
This course supports safe working in many roles, such as warehouse assistant, delivery driver, shop staff, or care worker. It helps improve your workplace safety and can boost your chances of getting or keeping a job in physical or manual roles.
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