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Practical, in-house manual handling training that keeps your team safe and your business compliant.
Manual handling injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace absence in the UK. Back strain, sprains and musculoskeletal disorders often build up from small mistakes, repeated every day.
Our manual handling course gives your staff the skills to lift, carry, push and pull safely, and to understand why good technique matters. Training takes place at your premises, is tailored to the tasks your team actually does, and every delegate receives a manual handling certificate on completion.
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Manual handling means moving or supporting a load by hand or with bodily force. That covers lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and holding.
It isn’t limited to heavy lifting in warehouses. Stacking shelves, moving files, unloading deliveries, setting up equipment and helping people move are all manual handling tasks. Any of these can cause injury if done repeatedly with poor technique.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) require employers to:
Employees also have a duty to follow safe systems of work and use any equipment provided. Training is one of the clearest ways to show you have met your duty of care, and it gives your team the confidence to work safely.
Our course balances theory with practical demonstration, so delegates learn both the “how” and the “why”. The course covers:
Delegates learn to assess every task using TILE, the approach recommended by the Health and Safety Executive:
They then practise safe lifting techniques, including planning the lift, keeping the load close to the waist, avoiding twisting and knowing when to ask for help or use equipment.
There are no legal weight limits for manual handling in the UK. HSE guidance gives guideline figures as a starting point, such as around 25kg for men and 16kg for women when lifting close to the body at waist height. These figures drop as the load moves further from the body or above shoulder height.
This is why a risk assessment matters more than a single number. Our training shows your team how to judge each lift, not just how heavy it is.
Anyone whose job involves moving loads by hand should be trained. This includes staff in:
Even office teams handle files, IT equipment and deliveries. If there is any regular lifting or carrying in a role, training will help prevent injuries.
We deliver manual handling training at your premises, at a time that suits you, for groups of up to 12 delegates. This means:
Every delegate receives course notes to keep, plus refreshments on the day.
On completion of the course, every delegate receives a manual handling certificate of attendance. This gives you a clear training record for audits, inspections, insurers and accreditation schemes such as CHAS and SMAS.
Yes. Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must provide suitable information and training to staff who carry out manual handling tasks.
Most courses take a few hours. Longer or tailored sessions, including more practical work, may take half a day.
There is no fixed legal expiry date. Many employers refresh manual handling training every two to three years, or sooner if work practices change or an incident occurs.
Refresh training when tasks, equipment or the workplace change, after an incident or near miss, or when a risk assessment shows it’s needed. Regular refreshers every two to three years are good practice.
TILE stands for Task, Individual, Load and Environment. It’s a simple way to assess the risks of any manual handling task before carrying it out.
Yes. We deliver in-house courses at your site for up to 12 delegates per session, at a time that suits your business.
Protect your team from avoidable injuries and show you’re meeting your legal duties. Our friendly team will talk through your requirements, tailor the course to your workplace and arrange a date that works for you.
Call 0800 246 1802 or use the booking form below to secure your course.
On completion of the course delegates receive an attendance certificate
*All delegates receive copies of course notes etc to keep, refreshments & snacks.
**For in-house courses Fast R solutions provides training at your premises at a time convenient to you, with groups of up to twelve delegates at a time. This approach allows you to manage your downtime, costs and other resources to ensure maximum benefit for your company and the delegates. We are also able to tailor the training to suit the needs of the business or the delegates.
All delegates receive copies of course notes etc to keep, refreshments & snacks.
For in-house courses Fast R solutions provides training at your premises at a time convenient to you, with groups of up to twelve delegates at a time. This approach allows you to manage your downtime, costs and other resources to ensure maximum benefit for your company and the delegates. We are also able to tailor the training to suit the needs of the business or the delegates.
If you have a specific need then please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Use the course booking form below to secure your place
While there's no set expiration, regular refreshers are advised to maintain competency and adapt to any changes in procedures.
It's recommended to refresh manual handling training every 2-3 years or when there are significant changes in work practices.
Yes, employers are legally required to provide manual handling training to employees involved in such tasks to ensure their safety.
We are always happy to answer any queries you may have about our Fire Risk Assessment or Health & Safety services
Fast R Solutions Limited,
Unit 69,
Hartlebury Trading Estate,
Hartlebury,
Worcestershire,
DY10 4JB
