Manual Handling Training

Ensure Compliance. Protect Your Team. Boost Productivity.

Workplace injuries caused by poor manual handling are one of the leading causes of lost time and compensation claims. At Momentum Training Solutions, our Manual Handling Training is designed specifically for employers who want to protect staff, meet compliance standards, and reduce the risk of manual handling injuries across their operations.

Delivered on-site and tailored to your working environment, this course supports compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and the latest HSE Guidance (L23).

Delivery

Delivery:

On-site, instructor-led, hands-on

Duration

Duration:

Half-day or full-day options available

Assessment:

Practical demonstration of competence

Certification

Certification:

Certificate of attendance for all delegates

Why This Course Matters for Your Business

Whether your staff are lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling, improper technique can lead to serious musculoskeletal injuries and long-term absences. This course equips your workforce with:

  • Practical, safe handling techniques
  • Awareness of legal responsibilities
  • Methods to assess and control risk
  • Improved use of mechanical aids

Reducing injuries means lower insurance premiums, fewer lost days, and a more confident workforce.

What the Course Covers

Course Content Includes:

Understanding Legal Responsibilities

  • Overview of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Employer and employee duties
  • Alignment with current HSE guidance

Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

  • How to identify and assess manual handling risks
  • Implementing effective control measures

Practical Techniques for Safer Handling

  • Best-practice lifting, carrying, and movement techniques
  • Using mechanical aids and support equipment

Delivery, Certification & Requirements

  • Duration: Half-day
  • Format: Interactive theory + hands-on demonstration
  • Assessment: Delegates must demonstrate safe handling techniques
  • Certification: Certificate of Attendance provided

Who Should Attend?

Any employee involved in manual handling, including warehouse operatives, technicians, site staff, or supervisors. Ideal for new starters and refresher training.

Benefits for Employers

  • Ensure compliance with UK health & safety law
  • Minimise the risk of manual handling injuries
  • Reduce downtime, sick leave, and compensation claims
  • Boost staff morale, confidence, and safety awareness

FAQs – Manual Handling Training

This course is suitable for any employee involved in lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as part of their job. It’s especially relevant for warehouse staff, tradespeople, factory workers, and maintenance teams.

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are legally required to avoid hazardous manual handling tasks where possible and provide training to reduce the risk of injury where manual handling is unavoidable.

Yes. All our training is delivered on your premises, using your equipment and workplace scenarios. This ensures the training is relevant, practical, and causes minimal disruption to operations.

Yes. All participants who complete the training and demonstrate practical ability will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

The Manual Handling Training is typically delivered over a half-day session, making it easy to integrate into your team’s schedule without significant downtime.

Absolutely. We recommend refresher training every 1–3 years, depending on your risk assessments. We can tailor the content to your team’s current needs.

Our manual handling course is widely used across sectors including manufacturing, engineering, logistics, construction, and facilities management.

Yes. Many clients choose to bundle this with courses such as Abrasive Wheels, Ladder Safety, or General Workshop Safety. Ask us about custom packages for your business.

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We deliver training at your site, using your equipment, so staff gain practical, relevant experience in their real working environment.

Contact us today to schedule a session or get a tailored quote for your business.