Manual Handling (principles of)

Course Objectives
To provide candidates with a basic understanding of the principles of manual handling, including
risk assessment and safe lifting techniques.
Course Content
● Regulations, practice and responsibility
● Spinal anatomy and relating injuries
● Risk assessment and risk reduction
● Basic rules and practice
● Planning
● Risk assessment in the workplace
● Safe lifting techniques

Who should attend

Any person carrying out manual handling operations.
NOTE: It is the employers responsibility to ensure persons attending the training course are free from any condition which would affect their ability to deal with manual handling
requirements. We recommend that candidates attending the course wear comfortable clothing to participate in practical assessments.

Assessment

By multiple-choice examination with a pass mark of 75% and candidates will undertake a
practical assessment for safe lifting technique.

Duration
half day course times 9am to approx 12.00

Please note: All our courses are delivered in English. All delegates must have a good understanding of written and spoken English to attend this course.

Course dates 2026: 02 March, 08 June, 05 October and

02 December 2026

Duration ½ day (9am-12 approx)

Verifier Normandie Health & Safety Ltd –  A Certificate of Training will be awarded to each successful candidate.