Course Overview

The Manual Handling Awareness Course is designed to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace by teaching staff how to lift, move, and handle objects safely. Poor manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, resulting in time off, compensation claims, and legal implications.

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Delivered at our Canberra House training centre in Doncaster or on-site at your workplace across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Humberside, this engaging, practical course helps employers stay compliant with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 while keeping staff safe and confident.

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​​Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Employees in all sectors required to lift, carry, or move loads

• Warehouse and logistics staff

• Healthcare, care home, and NHS employees

• Office, retail, and hospitality workers

• Anyone requiring manual handling awareness training as part of workplace compliance

What You’ll Learn

• The risks of poor manual handling and injury prevention

• Legal responsibilities under health & safety law

• Anatomy and common injuries related to lifting

• Safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques

• Team lifts and the use of handling aids

• Practical demonstrations with everyday workplace scenarios

Entry Requirements

• Learners must be aged 16+

Course Details

• Location: Doncaster and all surrounding areas

• Cost: From £25.00pp VAT Group Booking 'on site' at your location

• Book Now Email: mail@ertraining.co.uk Telephone:01302 802016 Contact