Manual Handling at Work

Course duration 50 - 60 minutes

Learn safe lifting and carrying techniques that protect your back for life, plus how to assess a load before you touch it. One of the most valuable courses you can take.

Manual handling injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in the UK, and a back injury can affect you for the rest of your life, on and off the job. This course teaches you how to lift, carry, push and pull safely, so the way you work today does not become a problem you carry for decades.

You will learn how to assess a load and the task before you begin, the correct techniques for lifting and carrying, how to use your body efficiently and safely, and when to use equipment or ask for help rather than take the risk. We also cover your employer's duties and your own responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Relevant to almost every job, from trades and warehousing to office moves and deliveries. Study at your own pace on any device, with podcast style recaps to reinforce the technique before your next shift.