{"product_id":"manual-handling-in-the-workplace-training","title":"Manual Handling in the Workplace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis engaging online Manual Handling training gives you practical knowledge to prevent workplace injuries when handling loads. As one of our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eessential health and safety courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it delivers critical skills in just 30-45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual handling injuries affect half a million UK workers annually, with back injuries being the leading cause of workplace absences. By law, employers must protect their workforce—and this training helps you meet those legal obligations while reducing costly downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn proper lifting techniques, understand the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and discover how to identify and minimise risks in your specific work environment. Whether you're a manager responsible for team safety or an employee who regularly lifts items, this course provides the tools you need to create a safer workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should take this Manual Handling in the Workplace training and why?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is primarily aimed at anyone who may need to lift items as part of their duties, however, the information is applicable to any workplace environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Manual Handling in the Workplace course helps employers meet their legal health and safety obligations, educating them about how to protect their workforce, and subsequently their wider business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual handling training course is designed for anyone who needs to lift heavy items as part of their role, as well as the supervisors and managers of these workers. This could be delivery drivers, removal contractors, construction workers, retail assistants, office workers, bar staff, chefs, kitchen assistants, maintenance workers, plumbers, labourers, mechanics, builders, decorators, gardeners and landscapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this Manual Handling course cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Manual Handling in the Workplace course covers a wide range of topics for anyone needing training on how to lift loads correctly and safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this e-learning course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why you need to know how to move and handle objects correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow key \u003ca href=\"\/help-and-support\/faqs\/health-and-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanual handling regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the responsibilities of employees and employers with regard to manual handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow the basic theory of how the spine works, common injuries and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Course for Health \u0026amp; Safety in the Workplace Legislation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manual Handling Operations Regulations are the most significant when it comes to this area of safety, sometimes incorrectly referred to as the ‘manual handling act’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dedicated piece of legislation is designed to help employers and employees manage, control and ultimately reduce the risk of injuries that might come about from poor manual handling practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important elements of the legislation is that, when it came into force in 1993, it placed a requirement on employers to take action in respect of manual handling and ensured that they had a responsibility to their employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Training Certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of our Manual Handling in the Workplace course, there is a test to complete, with 17 multiple choice questions. You need to achieve a pass mark of 80%, but you can take the test as many times as is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners will be able to download a digital manual handling training certificate on completion of the course. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records. The content of this training has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I improve my manual handling knowledge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease your understanding of manual handling with our range of articles including '\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/tile-in-manual-handling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTILE in Manual Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e', '\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/why-is-manual-handling-training-so-important\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Manual Handling Training so Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e' and '\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/manual-handling-risks-and-procedures\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Handling Risks and Procedures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a wide range of related online courses including \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/manual-handling-first-aid-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Handling and First Aid Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/first-aid-manual-handling-lone-woker-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aid, Manual Handling and Personal Safety for Lone Workers Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/workplace-health-safety-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Safety at Work Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706927976795,"sku":"01-HSX-01-057","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/manual-handling-in-the-workplace-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1744015861","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/manual-handling-in-the-workplace-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}