Manual Handling Course

Material Handling Training

This course covers the basics of manual handling in the workplace, provides successful candidates with suitable awareness of safe manual handling practices and explains the risks of unsafe manual handling.

Man with aching back due to poor manual handling

Course Agenda Includes:

Common manual handling injuries
Responsibilities of employers and employees
Safe movement principles during manual handling
Centre of gravity and lever system
Solo lifting
Manual handling equipment
Equipment and maintenance

Manual handling laws
Risk assessments
The body’s musculoskeletal system
Safe manual handling theory and preparing for lifts
Team handling
Types of manual handling aids
Requirements for testing

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At Training 4 Logistics, we deliver a wide range of accredited training courses for individuals and businesses across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the wider North of England. Our courses include RTITB-accredited forklift and Manual Handling Equipment training, Health & Safety compliance and awareness training, management and instructor development programmes, Qualsafe-accredited First Aid courses, and bespoke training tailored to your organisation's specific requirements.

Training is delivered from our modern classroom facilities in Normanton and our dedicated forklift training warehouse in Featherstone, providing delegates with professional learning environments designed to maximise both knowledge and practical skills.

Many of our courses have limited availability and can fill up quickly. To book your place, discuss your training requirements or learn more about the courses we offer, please contact us via our Contact Page or call our team directly for friendly, professional advice.

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According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics for 2024/25, approximately 680,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury at work. Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is critical for both the safety of staff members and comply with legal requirements.