Manual Handling Training
Open courses
From £75 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
Group / Onsite
From £300 + VAT
Trainer comes to you
What is Manual Handling Training?
Manual Handling Training will teach you safe techniques and best practices for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects manually, with the aim of reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Who should attend Manual Handling Training?
This course is designed for all employees who carry out manual handling activities at work. In particular, warehouse staff, order pickers, post room personnel, production and maintenance workers, care assistants, construction workers etc.
Manual Handling Training - Key Information
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Half-day training course
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Regular training dates available
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Learn safe techniques and best practice for lifting
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Available as an onsite course for a group of delegates
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No formal entry requirements to enrol
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In-house certificate achieved on successful completion of your course
What will I learn on a Manual Handling Training Course?
You will learn the following on your course:
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Choose a course option
All of our courses are delivered with the same level of information and support, so you can choose the style of training that best suits your environment.
Our prices include:
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Certificates
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Exams
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Course materials
Benefits
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31 courses available
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Face-to-face learning
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Interactive group activities
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Immediate results and feedback
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Meet others in your industry
Benefits
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Bespoke to your team
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Tailored scenarios
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Familiar learning environment
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Cost-effective team training
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Choose your group size
Manual Handling Training Course Content
You will cover the following on your Manual Handling Training:
- What is manual handling?
- The Health and Safety at work act 1974
- Employer and employee legal responsibilities
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Manual Handling Regulations 1992
- Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
- Causes of injury when manual handling
- Current Accident Statistics
- Basic human anatomy relating to manual handling
- Hierarchy of Control
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Correct Handling Techniques
- Assessing individual safe limits for manual handling and risk assessment
- Theory Assessment
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Assessment and Certification
You will complete a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of your course. On successful completion, you will earn an in-house certificate of attendance.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. If you feel you will need support to complete any aspect of the course, please contact our team. Any information you pass to us will be confidential and only discussed with the trainer to see what arrangements can be made to support you.
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