Professional Manual Handling Training to Keep Your Workplace Safe
Reduce workplace injuries and stay compliant with accredited Manual Handling training courses. Learn safe lifting and handling techniques, manual handling risk assessment, and best practice for employees, supervisors and managers. Every course on this page helps employers meet their duties under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR), and is advertised and delivered by an established, accredited UK training provider. Choose from flexible online e-learning or hands-on classroom training to suit your team.
Our Manual Handling Courses
Manual Handling – Online
Complete our approved e-learning course at your own pace. Ideal for office staff, remote workers and teams needing a flexible, low-risk training solution.
Moving and Handling Principles – Scotland
Hands-on training delivered by St Andrew’s First Aid. Covers correct lifting techniques, risk assessment and safe handling practices, with practical demonstration.
Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment
A practical programme covering safe lifting principles, manual handling risk assessment and effective control measures. Ideal for staff responsible for assessing and managing manual handling activities across any sector.
Why Choose Manual Handling Training?
Manual handling injuries are among the most common workplace accidents in the UK, accounting for a large share of work-related musculoskeletal disorders reported each year. Proper training reduces the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) such as back, neck and upper-limb injuries, promotes a safer working environment, and helps ensure compliance with UK health and safety regulations. Our courses are practical, engaging and suitable for a wide range of industries.
Who Should Attend?
These courses are ideal for employees, site managers, supervisors, healthcare and care staff, warehouse and logistics operatives, and anyone who lifts, carries, pushes, pulls or moves loads as part of their role. Both new starters and experienced workers benefit from up-to-date knowledge and safe handling technique.
Flexible Training Options
We offer both online and classroom-based training. Our e-learning courses let staff complete training at their own pace, while in-person sessions provide hands-on experience with expert instructors. If you are unsure which option suits your team, our team is happy to help — call 0808 1966 830 or make an enquiry.