What is Manual Handling Training?
Manual handling injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace accidents and lost working time. Poor lifting techniques, unsafe handling of loads and lack of awareness can lead to back strains, sprains, slipped discs and other musculoskeletal disorders.
This Manual Handling Training course provides delegates with a clear understanding of safe lifting principles, how to assess loads and when to use mechanical aids. The training focuses on practical techniques and real workplace scenarios, helping reduce injury risk in construction, site-based and office environments.
The course is hands-on and engaging, ensuring learning can be applied immediately to everyday tasks.
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Who This Training is For
This course is suitable for:
- Construction and site operatives
- Employees involved in lifting, carrying or moving loads
- Warehouse, maintenance and facilities staff
- Office-based staff where manual handling is required
- Supervisors and managers responsible for safe working practices
If you’re unsure whether this course is suitable, get in touch and we’ll advise.
What the Training Covers
Modules may include:
- Common manual handling injuries and causes
- Legal duties and responsibilities
- Assessing loads and manual handling risks
- Safe lifting and carrying techniques
- Pushing, pulling and team lifting
- Use of mechanical aids and handling equipment
- Good posture and movement
- Reducing risk through safe systems of work
Assessment
- Informal assessment through discussion and practical exercises
- Ongoing checks of understanding throughout the session
- Assessment is proportionate and focused on safe techniques and awareness.
Certification
- Certificate of attendance provided on completion
- Evidence of manual handling training suitable for site records and audits
How We Deliver this Training
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Delivered in-house at your workplace, using your environment, equipment and day-to-day activities where appropriate.
Join us at our Oswestry training centre for practical, focused training away from the pressures of the working day.
Good To Know
This training supports compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers have a legal duty to reduce manual handling risks and provide appropriate information, instruction and training.
Providing manual handling training helps demonstrate due diligence and supports safer working practices.
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Duration
Half-day course
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Delivery
- Your workplace
- Our training centre
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Group Size
Up to 10 people
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Price
From £40 + VAT per person
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