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Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training (Online)
IIRSM-approved, self-paced e-learning for managers, assessors and safety professionals. Certificate issued on completion.
Course Overview
This fully online Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment course provides a practical, standards-based route to assess and control manual handling risks. The course is IIRSM-approved, aligned with UK legislation, and designed for professionals responsible for manual handling risk assessments.
- Format: 100% online, self-paced
- Duration: Approx. 4 hours
- Assessment: Multiple-choice final test (80% pass mark)
- Certificate: Digital certificate issued same day; valid for 3 years
Who this Course is For
Suitable for people with responsibility for workplace safety or manual handling risk assessment, including:
- Line managers and supervisors
- Health & safety managers
- Risk assessors and ergonomists
- HR and training leads
- Contractors, team leaders, facilities and operations managers
Course Content & Modules
Module 1 — Introduction to Manual Handling
- What is manual handling
- Duties, responsibilities & guidance
- Why manual handling matters
- Anatomy of the back and injury mechanisms
Module 2 — Planning Your Risk Assessment
- Legal requirements and assessment planning
- Task, individual, load and environment considerations
- Simple filters and structured assessment tools
- When to perform full risk assessments
Module 3 — Assessing Manual Handling Risk
Practical assessment techniques covering lifting, pushing, pulling and dynamic postures using recognised tools such as:
- Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC)
- Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP)
- Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
- Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS)
Module 4 — Applying Controls & Monitoring
- Hierarchy of control for manual handling
- Mechanical aids and task redesign
- Training, record-keeping and review
- Monitoring the effectiveness of controls
What You Will Gain
- Understanding of manual handling risks and how injuries occur
- Knowledge of relevant UK legal duties (Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Management of Health and Safety at Work)
- Practical ability to plan and carry out manual handling risk assessments
- Skills to select and implement appropriate control measures
- Competence to record, review and maintain manual handling controls
Accessibility & Languages
Course includes full audio voice-over and subtitles available in multiple languages (useful for multinational teams and non-native English speakers).
Enrolment & Next Steps
On successful completion and passing the assessment, the IIRSM-approved digital certificate is issued immediately. To book or for pricing and bulk discounts, visit the course page:
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