Certificate in Manual Handling

This course has been assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) qualifications

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to ensure that all employees are trained and competent in manual handling. Both employers and employees have legal duties to ensure that manual handling tasks in the workplace are as safe as possible. 

Developed by James Whelan, chartered health and safety expert, this manual handling training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand the principles and practice of safe manual handling and ensure you meet the necessary legislative requirements. 

Please note: This training consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting. 

Designed in line with the following policies:

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Important note for non-UK learners: Although this online manual handling training course and certificate reflects best practice principles and might be useful for learners outside the UK, please note that it is based solely on UK guidance and legislation. Please make sure you also adhere to relevant legislation applicable in your own country.