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Moving and Handling Loads (Manual Handling)

This course provides an effective means of ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities and have understood the principles of the safe moving and lifting of loads.

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About this course

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Regulations require that employees are provided with information and training and this general requirement should be supplemented with specific training and information on manual handling.

What does Moving and Handling Loads (Manual Handling) cover?

This half day course provides an effective means of ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities and have understood the principles of the safe moving and lifting of loads.

It is an ideal induction or refresher course.

Who is our Moving and Handling Loads (Manual Handling) for?

The Regulations apply to nearly all work activities from offices to care homes and factories. There will be different risks associated with different sectors our Moving and Handling loads awareness course offers learning outcomes which are suitable for all.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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Training can be delivered at a venue of your choice or at one of our training locations across the UK.

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Alzheimer’s Society, Mind, Foster Care Associates, Nursing Midwifery Council and the Scouts.