Manual Handling Awareness
Safe Lifting, Carrying, Pushing & Pulling Techniques
Duration
3-4 Hours
Level
Foundation
Validity
2-3 Years
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Course Overview
Manual Handling training focuses on preventing injuries caused by lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads.
The training covers common causes of musculoskeletal injuries, legal responsibilities, principles of safe handling, risk factors such as load, task, environment, and individual capability, and practical techniques to reduce strain and injury risk.
Essential for staff in physically demanding roles across all industries. Our training is delivered across Lancashire including Burnley, Pendle, Colne, Nelson, Clitheroe, Skipton, and throughout the North West.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive manual handling training covering all essential workplace safety requirements
Musculoskeletal Injury Causes
Understand common causes of back pain, strains, and repetitive strain injuries related to manual handling activities.
Legal Responsibilities
Learn employer and employee duties under Manual Handling Operations Regulations and HSE guidance.
Safe Handling Principles
Master proper lifting techniques, body positioning, and movement patterns to reduce injury risk.
TILE Risk Factors
Assess Task, Individual capability, Load characteristics, and Environment to identify manual handling risks.
Practical Techniques
Learn hands-on methods for safe lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and team handling operations.
Strain Reduction Methods
Implement control measures including mechanical aids, work organization, and ergonomic improvements.
Who Should Attend
This Manual Handling Awareness course is essential for:
- Warehouse and logistics staff
- Healthcare workers and care home staff
- Retail and hospitality employees
- Manufacturing and production workers
- Delivery drivers and couriers
- Maintenance and facilities staff
- Anyone in physically demanding roles requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling
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