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Manual Handling Awareness in the Workplace

  • Complete this course in: 30 minutes
  • Last audited 1st October 2025
  • Rated 5 (Based on 28 Reviews)

This Manual Handling Training Course helps employers ensure that they and their employees are sufficiently trained in the principles and practices of safe manual handling.

  • 100% online training
  • Access anywhere
  • Printed certificate available (extra cost)
  • Same day digital certificate
  • Full audio voiceover
  • Unlimited assessment attempts
This course is approved by: IOSH
This course is accredited by: IOSH
Recommended renewal: 1 year

IOSH approved Manual Handling Bitesize course - complete in thirty minutes.

Learning outcomes

Identify common manual handling hazards in the workplace.
Recognise the risks of poor lifting techniques and their impact on health.
Identify correct handling principles to minimise injury.
Recognise employer and employee responsibilities for safe manual handling.
Identify safe systems of work for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks.

About the course

FAQs and Resources

Legislation and Benefits

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About This Course:

This IOSH-approved course provides essential knowledge to help employees handle loads safely and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. It covers the key principles of safe lifting, carrying, and moving objects in line with workplace safety legislation.

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.

Learners who successfully complete the course and assessment will receive an IOSH-approved certificate.

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Frequently Answered Questions

    All employees involved in manual handling activities.

    Around 30 minutes.

    Yes, the course is IOSH approved.

    Yes, an IOSH-approved certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Legislation and Benefits 

This Course meets the following Legislation:

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended).
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

The benefits of taking this course are:

  • Reduces risk of back and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Encourages safer lifting and handling techniques.
  • Demonstrates compliance with UK legislation.
  • Promotes a culture of safety and wellbeing at work.

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