MANUAL HANDLING
This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to carry out manual handling tasks safely and effectively. The training focuses on the principles of lifting, carrying, and moving loads while minimising the risk of injury. Through engaging practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises, delegates will gain the confidence to apply safe techniques in real workplace scenarios.
Ideal for a wide range of industries, this course helps promote a safety-conscious culture and supports compliance with health and safety regulations.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
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Warehouse and logistics staff
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Construction and building operatives
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Healthcare professionals
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Hospitality workers
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Supervisors and safety officers
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New starters and employees requiring refresher training
Whether your role involves regular lifting or occasional manual tasks, this course will help reduce risk and promote a safer working environment.
Benefit Of The Course
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Reduce the risk of manual handling injuries
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Improve safety awareness and best-practice handling skills
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Boost workplace morale and productivity
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Support compliance with current health and safety legislation
Course Type
This is a classroom-based course with theory and practical elements conducted on-site.
Topics covered include:
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Importance of manual handling training
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
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Injury types and accident statistics
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Anatomy of the back and injury causation
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Safe lifting and movement techniques
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Identifying and reducing manual handling risks
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Practical demonstrations and test lift exercises
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End-of-course theory assessment
Duration
This course is a half day course
Format
Instructor-led training delivered at our Nottingham training centre.
Assessment
Delegates will complete a short test to confirm understanding of the theoretical content, followed by practical demonstrations to reinforce correct technique.
Facilities used
Courses are delivered in our well-equipped classroom with ample parking. All training literature and equipment for the practical element are provided.
Materials Provided
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Course handouts
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Health & safety guidance
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Visual presentations and examples relevant to manual handling
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. A basic understanding of workplace health and safety is helpful, but the course is suitable for all levels and roles — even for those who don’t typically perform manual tasks.
Equipment Needed
No personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for this classroom-based training.
Certification Awarded
Delegates will receive a UK Industries Training In-House Certificate.
Certification Validity
5 Years
Availability
Please check our training calendar for upcoming sessions. On-site delivery at your workplace is also available — contact us to discuss availability.
Additional Note
Why not combine this with another half-day course for a full day of training? See our calendar for available course pairings.
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 Once you have completed the above, we will contact you to confirm your chosen date and exchange any additional details required.