Workplace Safety Essentials
Manual Handling
An awareness course covering manual handling regulations, safe lifting techniques and the use of mechanical aids to reduce injury risk in any workplace
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 75 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: Course completion certificate
- Ideal For: employees who carry out manual handling tasks
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This awareness course is suitable for anyone whose role involves manual handling tasks.
- Employees who lift, carry or move loads as part of their daily duties
- Staff working across any environment where manual handling risk is present
- Employers needing to meet training duties under manual handling regulations
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- What manual handling involves — Explain what constitutes manual handling
- Injury and regulations — Consider injury causes and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Legislation for tasks — Cover regulations and legislation that apply to handling tasks
- Safe techniques and habits — Focus on safe handling techniques and good habits
Assessment and Certification
This course includes a course completion certificate.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course enough to let me carry out manual handling at work?
No. This is an awareness course only. If your role involves manual handling, you will also need further practical training in addition to this course.
Who needs to complete this Manual Handling course?
Any employee required to carry out manual handling as part of their job, regardless of the work environment they operate in.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 75 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course includes a course completion certificate but does not list external certification.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
