Our Manual Handling Training courses are for businesses that must comply with Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR).
The ‘Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR)’ requires that employers avoid, assess, and reduce the risk of injury from manual handling at work. In providing employee training, you ensure that you comply with the training aspect of UK Health and Safety legislation.
Our course options, tailored to your needs and delivered in-house, include:
All of TSW’s manual handling courses will raise awareness and reduce risk in your organisation. They will provide your workers with the required knowledge on risk factors, how injuries can happen, and how to carry out safe manual handling, including good handling techniques.
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Our manual handling course is for any employee who undertakes manual handling at work and needs to understand safe manual handling principles.
This includes anyone transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force.
It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving a load (which may include an object, person or animal.
Typical roles of staff who undertake this course include:
For more information about manual handling training, read our “Employer’s Guide to Manual Handling“.
Course assessment will depend on whether the course is accredited by an external awarding body, such as Highfield.
This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
At TSW we pride ourselves on the expertise and quality of our trainers and consultants. Each is chosen for their working experience and hard-earned knowledge. Here are just some of our trainers for this course:
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. That’s why our in-house training programmes aim to address your specific challenges and objectives. To do that we ensure that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. Our bespoke in-house training programmes are designed to address your specific challenges and objectives. This ensures that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
Training several employees via public courses can be both costly and logistically difficult. With TSW’s in-house training, you save on travel and accommodation expenses, and the overall cost per delegate is significantly lowered. This makes in-house training a cost-effective solution, particularly for larger groups.
TSW’s in-house training sessions are arranged to fit your schedule, minimising operational disruptions. Whether you prefer weekdays, weekends, or evening sessions, we can accommodate your needs. Conducting training at your premises ensures your team remains in a familiar environment, enhancing the learning experience and reducing downtime.
In-house training at TSW brings your team together, fostering better communication and collaboration. Employees can share experiences and build stronger working relationships. This not only boosts morale but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving within your organisation.
Public training sessions can pose risks when discussing company-specific issues. TSW’s in-house training guarantees confidentiality, allowing your team to freely address and resolve internal challenges. This level of discretion is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and operational integrity.
By delivering training in the workplace, TSW ensures that employees can immediately apply what they’ve learned. This immediate integration of new skills helps in retaining knowledge and enhances overall productivity.
In this section, you will find all of the questions we are frequently asked about this course. Still can’t find the information you are looking for? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you.
We recommend that manual handling refresher training is conducted at least every two to three years for all individuals involved in manual handling. In addition to this, training should be considered when:
An organisation should conduct a full training needs analysis using information from manual handling risk assessments. A training plan should ensure all employees have the information and training to complete their work safely.
According to the HSE, It is important to provide training to increase awareness and reduce the risk of injuries related to manual handling. However, training alone will not guarantee safe manual handling.
The first step is to ensure that manual handling operations are designed to be as safe as reasonably practicable. It is also important to continuously monitor and review procedures to ensure that workers understand and implement them effectively.
Training must be specific to the type of work being performed and should include the following:
The training content for good handling techniques should be customised to the specific tasks carried out by the workers.
The typical course length is between 3.5-7 hours, depending on your specific requirements.
Courses range from awareness courses to more practical on-site training.
Absolutely. Every employer has a duty to ensure the physical and mental health of their employees.
This involves providing employees with training in manual handling, as well as other courses aimed at enhancing workplace health and safety.
