manual Handling training

Practical Training · Safer Working

Manual handling training for a safer workplace

Safer handling techniques

Learn how posture, planning and safe movement can help reduce the risk of injury.

Recognise and reduce risks

Identify hazardous tasks and understand when to change the approach or use handling aids.

Training tailored to your team

Apply the learning to the loads, tasks and working environment your employees encounter.

Training To Suit Your Workplace

Manual Handling Training

Help your team understand manual handling risks and apply safer working practices when lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads.

client meetings & proposals

Employees who handle loads, and supervisors or managers responsible for overseeing manual handling tasks

project strategy & planning

Explore how to assess handling tasks, recognise risks and use safer movement techniques, including when handling aids or additional help are needed.

reviews & deliver project

Bring your team together for practical learning relevant to the loads, tasks and working environment they encounter.

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Courses in This Category

Practical, accredited training to help you and your team work safely and confidently. Select a course below to find out more.

  • A one-day manual handling qualification for employees covering safe handling techniques, risk assessment, legal duties and practical demonstration of safe lifting and carrying.

Why Manual Handling Training Matters

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling are part of many working days. Heavy loads, awkward movements and repetitive tasks can put strain on the body, particularly when people overlook risks or feel they need to rush.

Manual handling training helps your team assess tasks before starting, recognise when help or handling equipment is needed and understand safer working techniques. It also builds confidence to report difficulties and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

At OHSS, we focus on practical learning relevant to everyday work, helping employees understand their role in safer handling. Training supports the precautions and procedures in your workplace.

For further information on assessing handling tasks and reducing the risk of injury, visit the Health and Safety Executive’s manual handling guidance.

In-House Manual Handling Training

Bring your team together for manual handling training at your workplace, reducing the need to travel and making learning relevant to the tasks they carry out.

Training can include discussions and practical activities based on the loads, handling equipment and working environment your employees encounter. Participants can explore how to assess tasks, use safer handling techniques and recognise when additional help is needed.

Training To Suit Your Team

Whether you are training new employees or refreshing your team’s knowledge, we can help you choose a course suited to their roles and your workplace requirements.

Arrange Your Training

Tell us your location, the number of learners and your preferred dates. We’ll discuss your requirements, check availability and provide a quotation.

Request An In-House Training Quote

Find Your Manual Handling Course

Build the knowledge and confidence to approach everyday handling tasks more safely. Explore our manual handling courses to find training suited to your role and working environment.

Select a course to view its content, duration and booking information.

If you’re unsure which course is right for you or your team, contact OHSS and we’ll help you choose a suitable option.

Explore Manual Handling Courses

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Let’s Talk About Your Workplace

Need training for your team or practical health and safety advice? Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help you find the right course, arrange training at your workplace or discuss consultancy support.

Prefer to speak to us? Call our team.

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what people are saying

Hundreds of learners and businesses trust us with their training every year. Here’s what some of them have said.

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Melissa Cal
4 days ago
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Really enjoyable and informative first aid refresher course. Brian was an excellent trainer – friendly, knowledgeable and engaging throughout. He explained everything clearly, made the practical activities enjoyable and ensured everyone felt confident asking questions. A great balance of useful information and hands-on practice. I came away feeling much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you, Brian!
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Scott
110 days ago
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Great coarse, made easy by a fantastic tutor
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Michalina Piekarska
122 days ago
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Amazing training, would highly recommend!
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Nasreen
122 days ago
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Excellent training everything was really well explained Would highly recommended Thanks you
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Dominic Gray
122 days ago
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Completed IOSH managing safely with OHSS. Brian is knowledgable and has worked in the industry for a long time so has plenty of stories and anecdotes to keep things interesting and informative
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Michelle Effendy
122 days ago
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5 stars. Thanks Brian I feel confident in managing health and safety at work now😊
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Alex Margerison
122 days ago
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I wasn’t sure how I would feel entering a training course for managing health and safety as it’s not an area I get enjoyment in. However, Brian made the course really enjoyable so props to him. Thankyou.
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James Smith
243 days ago
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Excellent delivery, made it interesting and enjoyed the course. Very informative in a comprehensible way too.
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ryan goode
243 days ago
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Fantastic teacher
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Andrew Smith
243 days ago
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Brian kept the course interesting and relevant. Very enjoyable.
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