Manual Lifting and Handling Course
Key Features
Of this Manual Handling Course:
- Covers the full Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and current HSE guidance for 2026
- Practical sessions on risk assessment using TILE (Task, Individual, Load, Environment)
- Techniques for lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying across varied workplace loads and settings
- Hands-on practice with realistic objects including awkward shapes, team lifts and mechanical aids
- Injury prevention strategies based on musculoskeletal disorder statistics and real incident reviews
- Clear guidance on when to stop a lift and report hazards under UK health and safety law
Course Date Availability
Manual Handling training at the following 15 centres. Prices from £50 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The Manual Lifting and Handling course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to handle loads safely in any UK workplace. It follows the complete syllabus recognised by the Health and Safety Executive and covers every stage of manual handling from initial risk assessment through to safe execution and post-task review. Delegates learn to identify hazards, apply the hierarchy of controls and use appropriate techniques whether working alone or as part of a team.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Warehouse and logistics operatives
- Construction and site workers
- Healthcare and social care staff
- Retail and stockroom personnel
- Office and facilities teams
- Supervisors responsible for manual handling activities
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to conduct a TILE risk assessment before any handling task
- Correct posture and techniques for lifting, lowering, carrying and placing loads
- Safe use of mechanical aids such as trolleys, sack trucks and hoists
- Team lifting procedures and clear communication methods
- Recognition of manual handling hazards including repetitive strain and awkward postures
- Legal duties of employers and employees under current regulations
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day with a balanced mix of classroom theory and practical exercises. Delegates complete multiple handling scenarios using different loads and environments before undertaking a short assessment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introduction to manual handling injuries and UK legislation
- The TILE risk assessment model with workplace examples
- Anatomy of the spine and common musculoskeletal disorders
- Practical lifting, carrying and lowering techniques
- Use of handling aids and when to select them
- Team handling and communication drills
- Hazard reporting and post-task evaluation
Private Courses On-site
Manual Lifting and Handling training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates receive a certificate of completion valid for three years. The certificate confirms they have been trained to the full standard required by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Refresher training is recommended before expiry or when work activities change significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Manual Lifting and Handling questions:
The standard course is delivered in a single day, typically lasting six to seven hours including breaks, theory sessions and practical exercises.
No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should be physically able to take part in the practical handling activities and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
The course covers legislation, the TILE risk assessment model, spinal anatomy, safe lifting techniques, mechanical aids, team handling and hazard reporting.
Delegates complete a short written test and demonstrate practical handling techniques under observation by the trainer.
You receive a certificate of completion that remains valid for three years from the date of training.
Refresher training is recommended every three years or sooner if your job role changes or you have been away from manual handling duties for an extended period.
This is the full comprehensive version that includes extended practical exercises, detailed risk assessment practice and coverage of team lifts and mechanical aids, rather than a short awareness briefing.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities and sturdy flat shoes. All training materials and equipment are provided on the day.
Yes. The course includes examples and practice for light loads such as boxes, files and equipment commonly handled in offices, retail and healthcare settings.
Yes. The syllabus covers selection and safe use of trolleys, pallet trucks, hoists and other common aids used across different industries.
Yes. Supervisors learn how to assess tasks, coach team members and ensure procedures meet legal requirements in their workplace.
You should inform the training provider before booking. The practical elements can often be adapted or observed while still completing the theory and risk assessment components.
Prices per person typically start at £50. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This training equips delegates to make informed decisions about every manual handling task they encounter, reducing the likelihood of injury and supporting compliance with HSE expectations across all sectors.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group