Manual Handling Online Course

About this Course

More than a third of all workplace injuries are reported to be due to incorrect manual handling.

The Manual Handling online training course equips you with all the tools you need to protect your back whilst conducting a wide variety of manual handling tasks. It looks at safe moving and handling, the ‘LITE’ technique (Load. Individual. Task. Environment.) and explains why safe workplace lifting is so important to your everyday health.

This Manual Handling Training course teaches users to understand what is meant by safe manual handling. Competency in safe carrying and lifting techniques for the workplace is a legal requirement, and this course provides the user with everything they must know.

Course Content

This eLearning course can help to ensure that employees are following best practices and can help reduce the chances of injuries in the workplace as a direct result.

This online training course is broken down into 4 sections:

Your back during manual handling
Daily tasks
LITE Assessment
Techniques

Course Assessment

This course is assessed by a multiple-choice assessment paper. On successful completion you will receive a certificate of attendance.

By the end of this course, attendees should know and understand the following:

Learn how to lift safely, using techniques such as ‘LITE’ and ‘TILE’
Learn how to carry out ‘LITE’ assessment to reduce the risk of injury
Learn how to correct bad postural habits and how to work in the ‘Power Zone’

Purchase Your Credits

1 credit is required per course per user.

With credits you will be able to assign users to whichever course you require.

Details will be provided once the purchase is complete.

E-Learning Credits

Credits can be purchased at the following prices:

1 - 49 Credits - £30 per licence, excl VAT

50 - 100 Credits - £25 per licence, excl VAT

101 - 200 Credits - £20 per licence, excl VAT

201+ Credits - £15 per licence, excl VAT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this online course accredited?

Our e-learning courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification service and approved by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
How long will this course take to complete?

This course is accessible on any device and can be completed in 35 minutes.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Everyone who completes this online course will receive a Manual Handling Training certificate and progress will be stored online.
Why is this training important?

Not only will this training give you the tools and techniques to work safely, but also complies with The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (13(2)) and Council Directive 90/269/EEC.