Health and Safety
Manual Handling
Give your team the technique and habits to lift, carry and move loads without getting hurt.
- Duration1h 15m
- CertificateOn completion
What does the Manual Handling course cover?
Poor manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work, and the damage it does often builds up quietly through years of bad habits. This manual handling training course teaches your staff what correct handling actually looks like, why it matters and how to make it second nature.
The course opens by defining manual handling and explaining the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, which place duties on employers and employees alike. It then moves on to the practical side: safe lifting technique, how to build good handling habits, workable solutions to everyday handling problems and when to use a mechanical aid instead of muscle. Along the way it covers what incorrect handling does to the body and which roles carry the highest risk.
Seven modules cover roughly 75 minutes of video, each followed by a short test, with a final assessment to finish. One point worth being clear on: this is an awareness course. If your team's duties include regular manual handling, you will also want practical, hands-on training to sit alongside it. As a first step though, it gives every employee a solid understanding of the risks, the law and the technique, with a certificate issued on completion.
Who is this course for?
- Warehouse, delivery and logistics staff
- Care and healthcare workers moving equipment and supplies
- Trades and construction workers handling tools and materials
- Office staff who occasionally lift boxes, stock or deliveries
- Any employee whose role involves lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads
- Managers who need every member of staff covered by a training record
What you will learn
- Define manual handling and describe correct handling technique
- Explain the duties the Manual Handling Operations Regulations place on employers and staff
- Use safe handling techniques and turn them into everyday habits
- Assess each handling task and spot the risks before lifting
- Decide when a mechanical aid should be used instead of manual effort
- Describe how incorrect handling damages the body and which roles are most at risk
Course modules
Pass mark 75% unless stated. The course finishes with an online assessment and your certificate downloads straight away.
- 01 What is Manual Handling?
- 02 Manual Handling Regulations
- 03 Safe Handling
- 04 Learning Safe Handling Habits
- 05 Practical Manual Handling Solutions
- 06 Use of Mechanical Aids
- 07 Final Assessment 70%
How it works
- 1Buy the course online
Checkout is handled securely on our training platform. Buy one seat or many.
- 2Get your login by email
Your details arrive by email, usually within a few minutes.
- 3Learn at your own pace
Work through the modules on any device, stop and pick up where you left off.
- 4Download your certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download and print.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Manual Handling course take?
There is around 75 minutes of video content across seven modules. The course is online and self-paced, so learners can complete it in one go or over several shorter sessions.
Is manual handling training a legal requirement?
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations require employers to make sure staff who handle loads are trained to do so safely, including in the use of any equipment provided to help. This course covers the awareness side of that duty.
Is the course approved?
It is an online training course with a certificate issued on completion rather than a formal qualification. The certificate gives you a dated record of training for each member of staff.
What is the pass mark?
The module tests have a pass mark of 75% and the final assessment has a pass mark of 70%. Certificates are issued once everything is passed.
Is this course enough on its own?
It is an awareness course. If manual handling is a regular part of someone's duties, they will also need practical training to go with it. Get in touch and we can help you arrange that.
Can I enrol my whole team?
Yes. We set up individual logins so each person works through the course at their own pace and earns their own certificate.
Approvals and terms
How these courses are delivered
We work in partnership with VideoTile Learning to deliver online IOSH Approved Working Safely and Managing Safely. The courses are delivered via their platform. As an agent for these courses we are not directly approved by or associated with IOSH.
IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, ILM and IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Laser, ETA and IOSH Qualifications are examined via VideoTile Learning Ltd.
Refunds and cancellation
- Courses are supplied by VideoTile Learning Ltd. Your purchase is with them, and their terms and refund policy apply to it.
- An unused licence can be removed from an account within 14 days of being added, providing the account has not been accessed by the candidate or business. Beyond 14 days the system will restrict this activity.
- No refund is granted where there is reason to believe the learner has viewed any of the content they purchased.
- Consumers have a 7 day cooling off period in which to cancel and receive a refund, with no reason needed. These regulations do not govern contracts between businesses.
- VideoTile Learning Ltd reserves the right to charge a handling fee of 15 percent of the original fee. Refunds are paid within 30 days of cancellation.
Ready to get started?
Enrol online today, or if you would prefer hands on training we run in person sessions too.
