Manual Handling Training
Our Manual Handling Training course provides practical guidance on how to safely lift, move and handle loads in the workplace. The course covers safe lifting techniques, assessing manual handling risks, avoiding injury and using appropriate handling methods. Training is practical, engaging and suitable for employees across a wide range of workplaces.
“What the course covers”
• Understanding manual handling and the risks involved
• Identifying manual handling hazards in the workplace
• Assessing the load, task, environment and individual
• Safe lifting and carrying techniques
• Correct posture and body positioning
• Using appropriate handling aids and equipment
• Reducing the risk of strains and musculoskeletal injuries
• Practical manual handling exercises and demonstrations
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who may be required to lift, carry or move loads as part of their work. It is ideal for employees working in care, education, hospitality, retail, warehouses, offices and other workplace environments where manual handling activities take place.
Course Duration
1 Day
This Level 2 Manual Handling – Principles and Practice course combines essential knowledge with practical manual handling skills. Assessment includes practical assessment throughout the course together with a written test.
Assessment & Certification
Learners are assessed through ongoing practical assessment throughout the course together with a written test. Successful learners will receive certification for the Level 2 Manual Handling – Principles and Practice qualification.
Our Manual Handling Training is suitable for a wide range of workplaces and can be tailored to reflect the types of tasks employees carry out. The practical approach helps learners understand safer working techniques and how small changes in lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling can reduce the risk of injury during everyday work activities. This helps employees apply safer techniques confidently in their everyday work.
For further guidance on manual handling at work, visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)