Manual Handling Training

Introduction 

Ensure your team have the knowledge and techniques needed to safely lift, carry, and move objects within the workplace. Our training courses are delivered by industry experts that ensure every learner can lift safely.

Benefits of training can include reduced risk of musculoskeletal injuries and back pain, as well as ensuring legal compliance.

Our course  involves learners attending a face-to-face course which typically involves group discussions, and practical activities.

The Manual Handling course is a practical course and learners will be encouraged to take part in moving objects, bending and lifting safely. If you have concerns about anything that may be included in the course please contact us.

All learners will receive a course manual to supporting there learning. 

Course duration
Course Duration:
3 hours
Certificate valid
Certificate Valid:
3 Years
Learning Delivery Style
Learning Delivery Style:
Face-to-Face

Course topics

The course covers various aspects related to Manual Handling including:

1. Why do Manual Handling training?

  • Understanding what safe manual handling is.
  • Recognising the impact of poor manual handling, including common injuries, such as Impact to the employer and Impact to the individual.

2. Understanding the anatomy of the spine:

  • Understanding the basic structure and functions of the spine.
  • Recognising how poor manual handling technique can result in back pain.

3. How to safely move objects in the workplace :

  • Understanding how to assess the risk of moving a load.
  • Understanding how to safely move a load as an individual or as part of a team.
Cost pp: £95.00
Minimum of 4 learners
Additional Learner: £50.00 (Each)
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Assessment

  • Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course
  • End up course multiple choice question paper

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