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Manual Handling Online Training Course
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration of 2 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
Our RoSPA-assured Online Manual Handling Training course helps employees understand how to lift, carry, push and move loads safely while reducing the risk of workplace injuries. This Manual Handling Training Course covers manual handling risk assessments, safe lifting techniques, the TILEO method, common musculoskeletal injuries and practical measures for controlling manual handling risks.
Suitable for employees across a wide range of industries, the course explains responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and provides essential awareness of safe manual handling practices.
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Why is Manual Handling Training important?
Manual Handling training helps employees recognise the risks associated with lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads at work. It provides practical guidance on safe handling techniques, assessing potential hazards and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Effective training can also help employees understand their responsibilities and make safer decisions when carrying out manual handling tasks. Learn more about common lifting mistakes, musculoskeletal disorders and ways to reduce workplace injuries in our guide to preventing manual handling injuries.
This manual handling online training provides awareness education and does not replace practical training where this is required. Additional practical instruction may be needed to ensure employees can apply safe manual handling techniques in their workplace.
Who needs manual handling training?
Online Manual Handling Training is suitable for employees who lift, carry, push, pull or move loads as part of their work. This includes workers in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, retail, hospitality, facilities management and delivery services.
Employers must assess and manage risks associated with manual handling activities. This course provides employees with awareness of manual handling hazards, risk assessment, safe lifting techniques and measures for reducing the risk of injury.
Accredited Manual Handling Training
Our Manual Handling training is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), providing independent assurance of the quality and content of the course.
The course is also accredited by the CPD Certification Service and meets its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
What will you learn on the Manual Handling Training Course?
After completing this Manual Handling online course, you will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by manual handling and the types of activities it includes.
- Understand key UK health and safety requirements relating to manual handling at work.
- Explain how the musculoskeletal system functions and how manual handling can affect it.
- Recognise common musculoskeletal injuries associated with manual handling.
- Understand the prevalence and potential severity of handling, lifting and carrying injuries.
- Explain the principles of relative weight increase during lifting tasks.
- Identify potential risks associated with lifting and carrying.
- Recognise common causes of manual handling injuries.
- Understand how manual handling risks can be controlled and reduced.
- Know how to prepare before lifting or moving a load.
- Recognise good and poor practice when pushing or pulling a load.
- Identify the additional hazards associated with lifting in restricted spaces.
- Understand psychosocial risk factors and how they can affect manual handling activities.
Manual Handling Online Training – Example Course Pages
View examples of pages from our Manual Handling online training below. The course uses clear text, images and practical workplace examples to explain manual handling risks, safe lifting techniques and ways to reduce the risk of injury.
(Click on the example screens below to view)
What does the Manual Handling Online Training Course cover?
Our Manual Handling training course covers the following 9 topics:
1 – What is Manual Handling
This topic introduces manual handling and the types of activities it can involve. You will learn about common manual handling injuries, why they occur and the key UK legislation designed to help reduce the risk of injury in the workplace.
2 – The Musculoskeletal System
This topic explains how the musculoskeletal system works, with a particular focus on the spine. You will learn about the structure of the spine, how discs absorb shock, the function of facet joints and how injuries can occur. The topic also explores common musculoskeletal disorders, ways to reduce the risk of injury and what to do if a manual handling injury occurs.
3 – Controlling the Risks
This topic explains how manual handling risks can be identified and controlled using the TILEO risk assessment method. You will learn how the task, individual, load, environment and other factors can affect risk, as well as practical measures for reducing the likelihood of manual handling injuries, trips and falls.
4 – Relative Weight Increase
This topic explores the factors that affect whether a load can be lifted safely. You will learn about relative weight increase and how the position of a load in relation to the body can significantly affect the forces placed on the musculoskeletal system.
5 – Preparing for the Lift
This topic explains how to prepare before lifting or moving a load. You will learn how to assess potential risks, check the route and consider factors such as distance and lifting height. The topic also covers when to use personal protective equipment (PPE), mechanical aids or assistance from another person.
6 – Lifting Technique
This topic explains how to lift, carry and place a load safely. You will learn practical techniques for reducing strain on the body and understand how poor lifting and carrying practices can increase the risk of manual handling injuries.
7 – Pushing and Pulling
This topic explains the risks associated with pushing and pulling loads and how these activities can be carried out more safely. You will learn about safe pushing techniques, the risks of overloading trolleys and other equipment, and what to do if manual handling equipment is damaged or faulty.
8 – Handling in Restricted Spaces
This topic explores the additional manual handling risks associated with restricted spaces and limited movement. You will learn how awkward working positions, including handling loads while seated, can increase the risk of injury.
9 – Psychosocial or Non-Physical Risk Factors
This topic explains how psychosocial and other non-physical factors can influence the risk of manual handling injuries. You will learn about factors that may increase risk and the practical steps that can be taken to reduce their impact in the workplace.
How is the Online Manual Handling Training Course assessed?
The assessment consists of 15 questions generated from question banks, so the questions can change each time a learner takes the assessment. This makes the course suitable for both initial and refresher training.
There is no limit on the number of assessment attempts. After each attempt, learners receive feedback on incorrect answers, helping them improve their understanding before trying again.
Manual Handling Training Certificate
After successfully completing the course and assessment, you can download and print your Manual Handling training certificate. Your certificate provides evidence that you have successfully completed the training.
The certificate includes the RoSPA and CPD logos and can be saved or printed whenever required.
How long is a Manual Handling Training certificate valid for?
Your Manual Handling certificate does not have a fixed expiry date. Employers should provide refresher training when necessary to ensure employees maintain their knowledge and continue to use safe manual handling practices.
We recommend refreshing this Manual Handling training every 2 years, with the recommended renewal date shown on your certificate for reference.
Can this course provide evidence of training for SSIP accreditations?
Your Manual Handling certificate can provide evidence that you have completed manual handling training. This may be useful when demonstrating workforce training as part of SSIP assessments, including schemes such as CHAS and SafeContractor.
Individual accreditation providers determine their own evidence and training requirements, so you should check the requirements of the relevant scheme.
Manual Handling Course Reviews
We value feedback from our learners and use it to continually improve our Manual Handling training. See what previous learners have said and read our Manual Handling course reviews.
After completing the course, we would also appreciate your feedback. You can leave a review on Reviews.io or leave a review on Google. Your comments help us improve our training and give other learners useful information about the course.
Manual Handling Training FAQs
Yes. Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are legally required to reduce the risk of injury caused by manual handling tasks. Providing appropriate manual handling training helps businesses comply with UK health and safety legislation and protect employees from workplace injuries.
This course is suitable for anyone involved in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving loads as part of their job. It is commonly completed by employees working in construction, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and office environments.
The approximate duration of the course is 2 hours. Because the training is completed online, learners can study at their own pace and access the course from any device with an internet connection.
TILEO is an extension of the TILE manual handling risk assessment method used to help identify and reduce workplace manual handling risks. TILEO stands for:
T – Task
I – Individual
L – Load
E – Environment
O – Other Factors
The additional “O” refers to any other factors that could increase the risk of injury during manual handling activities. This may include:
- The use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Time pressures or repetitive tasks
- Employee fatigue
- Poor lighting or restricted space
- Weather conditions
- Use of lifting aids or equipment
The TILEO approach helps employers and employees carry out more effective manual handling risk assessments and supports compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
This Manual Handling Online Training Course explains how to use the TILEO method to assess workplace hazards, improve safe lifting practices, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries caused by poor manual handling techniques.
Yes. Learners can download a certificate upon successful completion of the Manual Handling Online Training Course. The certificate can be used as evidence of training for workplace health and safety compliance.
Start Your Manual Handling Training Online
Our Manual Handling online training provides a flexible way to complete essential workplace training at a time and pace that suits you. Once you have purchased the course, you can start your training when convenient and return to it as needed.
The course is completed entirely online, making it suitable for individual learners and organisations that need a convenient way to provide Manual Handling training to employees across different locations or working patterns.
Related Health and Safety Training
Alongside Online Manual Handling Training, i2Comply provides a range of health and safety courses covering workplace hazards, risk assessment and safe working practices.
Related training courses include:
- Risk Assessment Training
- Health and Safety Training for Employees
- Working at Height Training
- Ladder Safety Training
- COSHH Online Training
- DSE Awareness Training
Explore our complete range of online health and safety training courses, or view our full list of online training courses.
Have a Question About Manual Handling Training?
If you have a question about our Manual Handling training, course content, certificates or online learning, our team is here to help. Contact us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions before you enrol.
You can also visit our Help & Knowledge Base for information about certificates, licences, account settings, course access and other frequently asked questions.
Request a Manual Handling Training Quote
Whether you need Manual Handling training for a small team or employees across your organisation, we can help. Tell us how many people you need to train and any specific requirements you have, and we’ll provide a quote tailored to your organisation.
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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