Manual Handling
Discover safe lifting techniques and best practices to reduce the risk of injury when moving or handling objects at work.
Who Should Take This Course?
Essential training for carers, labourers, drivers, office workers, and site teams.
- Care Workers & Carers – for safe support and resident handling
- Warehouse & Factory Operatives – lifting, stacking, and transport tasks
- Construction Teams – handling raw materials and tools
- Drivers & Couriers – loading and unloading deliveries
- Office Staff – moving IT equipment, files, or furniture
Whether you’re in healthcare, logistics, or admin, this training helps keep your team injury-free and legally compliant.
What You’ll Learn
Core manual handling skills and safety principles taught in the course.
Hazard Awareness
Identify risks that contribute to back pain and musculoskeletal injuries.
Safe Lifting Techniques
Learn correct posture, foot positioning, and methods for lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling.
Load Assessment
Judge load weight, shape, and the safest route before moving anything.
Team Handling & Communication
Coordinate with others for shared lifting and moving responsibilities.
Legal Responsibilities
Understand both employee and employer duties under UK health and safety law.
Need a Bespoke Training Package?
Customised safety training solutions for teams of all sizes.
Whether you’re onboarding 5 staff or 500, our team can build a custom training solution that fits your needs.
Who Should Take This Course?
Essential training for carers, labourers, drivers, office workers, and site teams.
This course is ideal for:
Care Workers & Carers – for safe support and resident handling.
Warehouse & Factory Operatives – lifting, stacking, and transport tasks.
Construction Teams – handling raw materials and tools.
Drivers & Couriers – loading and unloading deliveries.
Office Staff – moving IT equipment, files, or furniture.
Whether you’re in healthcare, logistics, or admin, this training helps keep your team injury-free and legally compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long is the manual handling certificate valid?
12–24 months depending on your organisation’s policy.
Do I need manual handling training by law?
Employers must reduce manual handling risk. Training helps meet HSE and legal expectations.
Can I track progress across my team?
Yes, the admin dashboard shows completions and allows report downloads.
Can I complete the course on my phone?
Absolutely. The course is mobile-friendly and works on all modern smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Yes. You’ll take a short multiple-choice quiz to confirm your understanding. Pass it to instantly download your certificate.
How quickly can I access the certificate?
As soon as you pass the quiz, your certificate is instantly available to download.
Testamonials
See what outr customers are saying about us
The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
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