Manual Handling Principles & Practice

Course Overview

The Manual Handling Principles & Practice Training Programme provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to move and handle loads safely in the workplace. This course is designed for employees in any setting where manual handling tasks are carried out.

Aims

To equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to reduce the risk of injury when lifting, carrying, and moving loads.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Identify manual handling risks and hazards
• Apply safe lifting and handling techniques
• Assess loads before moving them
• Use correct posture and body mechanics
• Reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury
• Follow workplace manual handling procedures

Note: Skills are developed through guided instruction, demonstrations, and practical lifting exercises.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand principles of safe manual handling
• Identify risks associated with lifting and moving loads
• Apply correct handling techniques in the workplace
• Reduce risk of injury to themselves and others
• Follow safe systems of work

This will enable them to:

• Prevent workplace injuries
• Improve safety and efficiency in manual tasks
• Promote safe working practices
• Support compliance with health and safety requirements

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will demonstrate safe manual handling techniques through practical assessment.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.