Manual Handling in the Workplace

This Manual Handling in the workplace training is designed for anyone who needs to lift heavy items as part of their role, as well as the supervisors and managers of these workers. This manual handling course covers the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and outlines manual handling risks, and how to educate staff about them in order to protect their health and safety at work.

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Course Fee: £25

You Will Learn

An explanation of what manual handling is, types of manual handling, why it is important
Discussion of the consequences of manual handling accidents and who is responsible for what
Identifying ways to avoid manual handling and how to prevent accidents with a risk assessment
Describing an easy and practical method to lifting objects in a way that will prevent injuries

Course Overview

This engaging online Manual Handling training gives you practical knowledge to prevent workplace injuries when handling loads. As one of our essential health and safety courses, it delivers critical skills in just 30-45 minutes.

Manual handling injuries affect half a million UK workers annually, with back injuries being the leading cause of workplace absences. By law, employers must protect their workforce—and this training helps you meet those legal obligations while reducing costly downtime.

Learn proper lifting techniques, understand the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and discover how to identify and minimise risks in your specific work environment. Whether you’re a manager responsible for team safety or an employee who regularly lifts items, this course provides the tools you need to create a safer workplace.

After completing this e-learning course, learners will be able to:

Understand why you need to know how to move and handle objects correctly
Know key manual handling regulations
Understand the responsibilities of employees and employers with regard to manual handling
Know the basic theory of how the spine works, common injuries and how to avoid them

Manual Handling Training Certificate

At the end of our Manual Handling in the Workplace course, there is a test to complete, with 17 multiple choice questions. You need to achieve a pass mark of 80%, but you can take the test as many times as is required.

Learners will be able to download a digital manual handling training certificate on completion of the course. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records. The content of this training has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.