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The Manual Handling and Safe Lifting Techniques course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and practical guidance on handling loads safely in the workplace. This CPD-accredited course helps reduce the risk of injury by improving understanding of manual handling hazards, legal responsibilities, and correct lifting techniques.
Manual handling injuries are one of the leading causes of workplace absence in the UK, particularly across construction, healthcare, warehousing, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and care settings. This flexible online course explains how to identify risks, conduct manual handling risk assessments, and apply safe lifting practices to protect both employees and employers.
If you are searching for manual handling course UK, safe lifting training, or manual handling risk assessment training, this course provides a strong legal and practical foundation.
Enrol today and build safer working practices that comply with UK health and safety legislation.
Manual Handling and Safe Lifting Course Overview
This course introduces the core principles of manual handling safety, focusing on legislation, risk awareness, injury prevention, and correct lifting techniques.
You will study:
- Manual handling legislation and HSE guidance
- Common manual handling hazards and injuries
- Musculoskeletal disorders and injury prevention
- Manual handling risk assessment principles
- Techniques to control and reduce handling risks
- Safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling methods
Each module develops your ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and apply safe manual handling techniques confidently in real-world work environments.
Learning Outcomes of This Manual Handling Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Manual Handling and Safe Lifting Techniques course, you will:
- Understand UK manual handling legislation and guidance
- Identify common manual handling hazards and injuries
- Understand how poor handling causes musculoskeletal disorders
- Conduct effective manual handling risk assessments
- Apply control measures to reduce handling risks
- Use correct safe lifting and carrying techniques
- Promote safer working practices in the workplace
Why Enrol in This Manual Handling Course?
This CPD-accredited course is ideal for anyone required to lift, move, or handle loads as part of their job. It improves safety awareness, helps prevent injury, and supports legal compliance under UK health and safety law.
With flexible 24/7 online access, you can complete the training at your own pace while gaining essential skills valued across all industries.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Employees involved in manual handling tasks
- Construction, warehouse, and logistics workers
- Healthcare, care, and support staff
- Office and retail workers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Employers and health and safety representatives
- Anyone seeking manual handling certification
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners requiring manual handling awareness
- Employees completing workplace health and safety training
- Professionals refreshing existing manual handling knowledge
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Manual Handling and Safe Lifting Techniques course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A 60% pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, confirming your competence in manual handling safety and safe lifting techniques.
- Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
- Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends.
Career Path
Completing this course supports safer working practices and compliance across roles such as:
Warehouse or Logistics Operative
Reduce injury risk and improve handling efficiency
Average UK salary: £20,000 – £30,000
Healthcare or Care Worker
Safely move patients and equipment
Average UK salary: £18,000 – £28,000
Construction or Site Worker
Apply safe lifting techniques on site
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £35,000
Supervisor or Team Leader
Promote workplace safety and compliance
Average UK salary: £28,000 – £40,000
Course Curriculum
- 5 sections
- 10 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction, Legislation and Guidance 00:20:00
Introduction, Legislation and Guidance -
Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries 00:23:00
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Manual Handling Risk Assessments 00:20:00
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Controlling and Reducing the Risks 00:28:00
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Safe Lifting Techniques 00:21:00
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Duration:1 hour, 52 minutes
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Access:1 year access
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Level:Intermediate
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CPD Points:10