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Move Safely. Work Smarter. Prevent Injury.

Manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling are common in many workplaces. When performed incorrectly, they can result in injury and long-term musculoskeletal problems. This practical course provides the knowledge and skills needed to carry out manual handling tasks safely and efficiently. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, you'll learn how to reduce risks, improve techniques, and protect yourself and others from injury.

What You'll Learn

• Understand manual handling risks and common causes of injury
• Learn safe lifting and handling principles
• Identify workplace manual handling hazards
• Apply practical techniques to reduce risk and prevent injury
• Understand the role of risk assessment in manual handling activities
• Adapt safe handling techniques to different tasks and environments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Recognise common manual handling risks
• Apply safe lifting and handling techniques
• Reduce the likelihood of manual handling injuries
• Assess and manage risks associated with handling tasks
• Adapt techniques to different workplace situations
• Contribute to a safer and healthier working environment

Who Should Attend?

• Staff whose roles involve manual handling activities
• Technicians and operational staff
• Maintenance and facilities personnel
• Manual Handling Assessors
• Health & Safety Coordinators
• Managers and Supervisors responsible for manual handling tasks
• Staff requiring refresher training

Why Attend?

Attending this training will help you learn practical techniques to reduce the risk of injury, enabling you to move loads safely and efficiently in the workplace. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply risk assessment principles to everyday manual handling tasks, helping you make safer decisions and prevent accidents. Through hands-on practice, you will build the confidence and skills needed to carry out manual handling activities safely and effectively.

Book your place today and develop the skills to carry out manual handling tasks safely, confidently, and efficiently.

Dates:

5^th October 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

18^th January 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

For staff to book on this course, please use this link to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.