Materials Handling Safety Training

Master safe materials handling with expert-led training. Study online and learn smart, avoid injuries, and improve workplace safety.

Overview

Poor materials handling is one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries and damage—most of which are preventable. This online Materials Handling Safety Training course is designed to raise awareness, change habits, and create a safer environment where everyone knows how to lift, move, and store materials safely and correctly.

From warehouse workers to office staff, everyone handles materials in some form. This training guides learners through the A to Z of correct procedures, risk spotting, and safe behaviour—helping to reduce accidents, protect health, and improve efficiency across the board. Delivered online with zero jargon, it’s straightforward and to the point—just how safety training should be.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key risks in manual and mechanical handling.
• Identify poor handling techniques and their long-term consequences.
• Learn how to assess weight, space, and movement safely.
• Gain knowledge of proper lifting, pushing, and pulling methods.
• Recognise safe storage and stacking practices in any setting.
• Understand the legal responsibilities around safe material handling.

Who is this Course For

• Anyone involved in lifting, moving, or storing materials.
• Warehouse and logistics employees at all experience levels.
• Office staff who handle supplies, packages, or heavy equipment.
• Supervisors looking to improve team safety awareness.
• Factory or production line workers with physical movement tasks.
• Retail staff responsible for stock movement or shelf stacking.
• New recruits undergoing safety induction and orientation.
• Remote learners seeking solid safety knowledge for work settings.

Career Path

• Warehouse Operative – £23,000 average annual salary
• Logistics Coordinator – £28,500 average annual salary
• Health and Safety Assistant – £26,000 average annual salary
• Stockroom Supervisor – £29,000 average annual salary
• Forklift Operator – £25,000 average annual salary
• Facilities Support Worker – £24,000 average annual salary