Manual Handling
Manual Handling training helps reduce workplace injuries by teaching safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Course Overview
Manual Handling training helps learners understand the risks, assess loads properly, use safer handling techniques, and apply practical control measures to reduce injury. This training supports safer working habits, helps protect employee wellbeing, and assists employers in meeting their legal health and safety responsibilities.Learning Outcomes
- Understand what manual handling is and why safe handling practices are important.
- Recognise common manual handling risks in the workplace.
- Identify common injuries caused by poor manual handling and understand how to reduce the risk.
- Understand key manual handling legislation and workplace responsibilities.
- Assess a load by considering its weight, shape, size, stability, and handling difficulty.
- Identify environmental factors that may increase manual handling risks.
- Apply safe lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving techniques.
- Use correct posture, balance, and body positioning when handling loads.
- Understand how mechanical aids and control measures can reduce manual handling risks.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who carries out manual handling tasks at work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, moving, or supporting loads.FAQ's
Yes. By understanding safe handling principles and applying correct techniques, learners can reduce the risk of strains, sprains, back injuries, and other handling-related injuries.
Yes. The course covers key legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
Yes. Learners will be shown safe lifting techniques, including correct posture, body positioning, balance, and how to move loads safely.
Yes. The course is suitable for workers in general industry, construction, warehousing, maintenance, facilities, offices, and any workplace where manual handling is required.
At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
Yes. The course explains how to assess a load by considering its weight, size, shape, stability, and how difficult it may be to handle.
Interested in this course?
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(Excluding VAT)Upcoming Manual Handling Courses
- 10 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM