Our Training
Manual Handling Awareness
Practical techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads safely.

- Duration
- Half day
- Certification
- RoSPA Approved
- Delivery
- Classroom or Online
- Group bookings
- At your premises or ours
About the course
Course Overview
Our manual handling course teaches practical techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads safely. Delegates learn to assess manual handling risks and apply correct techniques to protect themselves from musculoskeletal injuries.
Learning outcomes
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand manual handling regulations and employer duties
- Assess manual handling tasks for risk
- Apply correct lifting and handling techniques
- Recognise the causes of manual handling injuries
- Know when to seek help or use mechanical aids
Who Should Attend
Anyone whose job involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving loads. This includes warehouse staff, care workers, construction workers, retail staff, and office workers who handle deliveries or equipment.
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How It Works
In-house at your premises or on one of our scheduled courses in Leicestershire.
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Tell us what you need
How many people, roughly when, and where. We answer questions and confirm a price.
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We tailor the course
Examples and exercises are drawn from your kind of workplace, so it feels relevant on the day.
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Training on the day
Practical, engaging sessions in a classroom or online, at your premises or ours.
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Records and certificates
Attendance is recorded for every delegate, with certification (RoSPA Approved).
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Questions
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Guides
Further Reading
Free, practical guides from our blog.
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Training Manual Handling: Reducing Workplace Injuries Manual handling injuries account for over a third of workplace injuries. Discover how proper training and risk assessment can protect your team. Read the guide
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Health & Safety DSE Assessments: Protecting Office Workers With hybrid working now commonplace, DSE assessments need to cover both office and home setups. Learn how to protect your workforce effectively. Read the guide
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Workplace Safety Workplace Stress: A Manager's Guide to Supporting Your Team Work-related stress affects one in five workers. Learn how to recognise the signs, understand your legal duties, and create a mentally healthy workplace. Read the guide
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