Manual Handling Training
Poor manual handling is one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, leading to long-term musculoskeletal issues and costly absences. This Manual Handling Training course provides essential knowledge and techniques to help employees lift, move, and handle objects safely, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Whether you work in an office, warehouse, care setting or construction site, this online manual handling course is an engaging and practical way to promote a culture of safe handling practices across your organisation.
£19.80
30-40
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand how your back functions and why it's vulnerable to injury.
Recognise the impact of poor manual handling on health and safety.
Learn how to lift and carry objects using safe and effective techniques.
Understand how to perform team lifts and when to ask for assistance.
Apply LITE and SMART assessment techniques before each manual task.
Manual handling tasks are often underestimated, yet they are a leading cause of workplace injuries. This manual handling training online course breaks down best practices into easy-to-understand lessons, helping employees protect themselves and others through good technique and awareness.
Whether you're in a physically demanding role or just moving the occasional box, this course gives you the tools to do it safely and correctly—every time.Failing to provide manual handling training can lead to long-term back problems, legal risks, and reduced productivity. By completing this course, your team will reduce the risk of injury and improve safety awareness, understand and comply with manual handling regulations, apply practical lifting techniques in daily tasks, and contribute to a safer and more supportive workplace.
All employees across all industries.
Staff in roles requiring lifting, carrying, or moving loads.
New starters during induction training.
Managers ensuring compliance with health and safety practices.
Section 1: You and Your Back
This section explains how the spine works, how poor manual handling can cause serious damage over time, and why protecting your back is crucial.
Section 2: Correct Lifting Techniques
In this section, you’ll learn the best practices for lifting and carrying loads safely, including posture, positioning, and recommended weight limits.
Section 3: LITE Assessment
This section introduces the LITE method (Load, Individual, Task, Environment) – a practical tool for assessing manual handling risks before lifting.
Section 4: SMART Technique
Here, we look at the SMART method (Stretch, Move feet, Align spine, Reduce twisting, Tuck in elbows) and how to apply it during handling tasks.
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