Manual Handling Awareness

Being proactive with manual handling training not only protects workers, it keeps operations running smoothly and reduces the costs associated with injury and operational interruptions..

At a glance

30 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

This course is written in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.

The HSE is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety.

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Musculoskeletal disorders account for 32% of all work-related ill health cases (HSE 2023/24)
Over 543,000 workers reported a work-related musculoskeletal disorder in 2023/24
7.8 million working days were lost due to these injuries

Overview

Improper manual handling is one of the most common causes of workplace injuries across hazardous industries. This Manual Handling Awareness course equips learners with the essential knowledge needed to identify risks, apply safe lifting techniques, and carry out tasks with confidence and care.
This course introduces the fundamental principles of manual handling, equipping workers with the knowledge to work safely and responsibly within hazardous industries.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to recognise relevant legislation, behavioural safety, spinal anatomy, posture and the importance of effectively planning manual handling tasks.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Personnel in hazardous industries (wind, offshore, engineering, energy, construction)
- Employees who engage in physical or repetitive tasks
- Team leaders and health and safety representatives
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
LO1: Explain the consequences of incorrect manual handling
LO2: Explain essential manual handling principles
LO3: Describe manual handling dynamic risk assessments and the TILE principle
LO4: Describe the different risks and hazards of manual handling activities within hazardous industries
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration, and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- Clear explanations of key concepts such as spinal anatomy, posture, and behavioural safety
- Step-by-step guidance on correct lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
- In-depth coverage of risk factors like repetitive motion, awkward postures, and working at height or in confined spaces
- Interactive elements, scenario-based learning, and formative assessments to reinforce understanding
Assessment & certification

This Manual Handling Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice assessment with downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training progress, and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks, and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Manual Handling Awareness training certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS.