Manual Handling
Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Manual handling training is crucial for any employee involved in lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving objects as part of their job. Poor manual handling techniques are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries – and are easily preventable with the right training.

This training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle loads safety, helping to reduce the risk of strain, musculoskeletal injuries, and long-term health issues. It also helps employers meet their legal obligations under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, as enforced by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

We offer this course as a half-day or full-day training session, depending on your requirements.

The half-day covers all core theory and essential safe handling techniques.
The full-day option includes time spent reviewing your site-specific set-up and conducting practical, hands-on training based on your individual working environment.

This course is ideal for warehouse staff, facilities teams, maintenance operatives, and anyone involved in manual handling as part of their role.

Training is delivered face-to-face, and we can provide it either at your location or at our site in Wiltshire.

We also offer an online course in Safe Moving and Handling of People.

Demonstration of correct manual handling technique

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Course Description

What is manual handling?

The types, causes and sites of manual handling injuries

The basics of the back

Activities presenting a risk

Manual handling risk factors and assessments

Safe lifting techniques

Responsibilities and legal regulations – employer/employee

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Learning Objectives

Understand legal requirements and company policies related to manual handling

Identify and assess risks

Use safe practices when performing handling tasks

Understand the use of mechanical aids and ergonomic awareness to assist with manual handling tasks

Confident use of strategies to prevent common injuries

I thought the training was absolutely perfect. Your level of knowledge, instruction method and the course content made the course enjoyable for all involved and it was of a standard that I thought was exceptional.

Nick Barnard

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