Manual Handling Training Courses Online
Move loads safely, stay compliant, and cut downtime with our concise manual handling training course online. In just 26 minutes, you and your team master safe-lifting techniques that meet the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, all without leaving the workplace.
Who Should Take This Course?
Essential training for carers, labourers, drivers, office workers, and site teams.
- Warehouse & Factory Staff: – Frequent lifting or stacking tasks.
- Construction & Site Workers: – Handling raw materials and equipment.
- Office Teams: – Moving IT hardware, archives, or deliveries.
- Drivers & Couriers: – Loading and unloading vehicles.
- Care Professionals: – Practical manual handling training for carers supporting residents.
What You’ll Learn
- Hazard Awareness: – Spot risk factors that trigger musculoskeletal disorders.
- Safe Lifting: – Apply step-by-step lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling techniques.
- Load Assessment: – Judge weight, centre of gravity, and best route before you move.
- Team Handling: – Communicate and coordinate when more than one person is involved.
- Legal Duties: – Understand employer and employee responsibilities under UK law.
Hazard Awareness
Spot risk factors that trigger musculoskeletal disorders.
Safe Lifting Techniques
Apply step-by-step lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling techniques.
Load Assessment
Judge weight, centre of gravity, and best route before you move.
Team Handling & Communication
Communicate and coordinate when more than one person is involved.
Legal Responsibilities
Understand employer and employee responsibilities under UK 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.
Testimonials
See what our 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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