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Manual Handling in the Workplace

Reduce Workplace Injuries with Manual Handling E-Learning Training

Our Manual Handling in the Workplace e-learning course provides essential knowledge to help employees understand the risks associated with manual handling tasks and how to reduce the likelihood of injury. Designed for UK businesses that require structured, audit-ready compliance training, this online course supports organisations in meeting their duties under manual handling regulations. Delivered fully online through TSTA’s digital learning platform, this Manual Handling e-learning course allows learners to complete training at their own pace, with instant certification upon successful completion. The course helps businesses reduce injury risk, minimise absence and maintain safer working practices. Ideal for organisations across sectors including construction, warehousing, retail, healthcare and office environments, this e-learning course ensures consistent safety standards without disrupting operations.Manual Handling in the Workplace
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Course overview

The Manual Handling in the Workplace e-learning course is designed to build practical understanding of how injuries occur during lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling activities. It provides learners with structured guidance on identifying risk factors and applying safer working techniques. This course explores musculoskeletal injuries, risk assessment principles and the importance of task planning. Learners will examine how load characteristics, individual capability and working environments influence risk levels and how appropriate control measures can reduce harm. Through interactive digital modules and applied scenario-based learning, this Manual Handling e-learning course promotes safer decision-making and reinforces shared responsibility for workplace safety. Suitable for organisations of all sizes, the course supports consistent manual handling standards across teams while maintaining clear, verifiable compliance records within your training framework.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define manual handling and understand how injuries occur
  • Identify common manual handling hazards within the workplace
  • Explain the legal responsibilities under manual handling regulations
  • Recognise risk factors relating to task, load, environment and individual capability
  • Apply basic principles of safe lifting and handling techniques
  • Understand the importance of risk assessment and control measures
  • Identify when mechanical aids or team lifting may be required
  • Contribute to a safer workplace culture by reducing injury risk
Manual Handling in the Workplace