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Manual Handing Training (RQF)

Course Details

  • COURSE PRICE: £99 (exc. VAT)
  • DURATION: HALF DAY COURSE
  • ASSESSMENT: MULTIPLE CHOICE
  • CERTIFICATE: 3 YEARS
  • ACCREDITATION: QUALSAFE
  • RATIO: 1-20
  • LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
  • REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS: PLEASE CONTACT THE TEAM AT HASWELL TRAINING TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE A BOOKING

MANUAL HANDING TRAINING (RQF) COURSE

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Our Qualsafe Manual Handling Course (Half Day) is a nationally recognised course designed to help employees handle objects safely in the workplace. Delivered by experienced instructors and accredited by Qualsafe Awards, this course focuses on injury prevention and legal compliance under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Whether you're lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling this course teaches the correct techniques to protect yourself and others from musculoskeletal injuries.

Over 1/3 of all work-related injuries are caused from improper manual handling. Back injuries are the biggest cause of staff absent in the UK and yet are the most preventable.

In this course you will cover the following topics:

  • Understand what manual handling is and why it matters

  • Recognise the causes and consequences of poor manual handling

  • Learn the anatomy of the spine and common injuries

  • Know how to assess risks before listing or moving objects

  • Apply correct manual handling techniques in practical scenarios

  • Understand employer and employee responsibilities under UK law

Who should attend this course?

  • Warehouse and logistics workers

  • Cleaners and caretakers

  • Construction and maintenance staff

  • Retail, hospitality, or office-based employees

  • Anyone involved in manual handling as part of their job

How This Course Will Help You

  • Stay safe and confident when lifting or carrying

  • Prevent long-term injuries and unnecessary strain

  • Improve workplace safety and awareness

  • Gain a nationally recognised certificate

  • Help your employer meet legal training requirements

Protect your staff and reduce the risk with certified manual handling training


How this course will help you

Do i get a certificate?

Our Manual Handling course is accredited by Qualsafe awards and Ofqual regulated and valid for 3-years.

Is this course suitable for office workers or light lifting tasks?

Yes, its suitable for anyone who performs lifting, carrying or moving even with lightweight tasks.

Can this be delivered at our site?

Yes, we offer onsite training for businesses and teams in Norfolk and Suffolk.

What should i wear to this course?

Comfortable clothing suitable for light physical activity

Talk to the team

Our experienced team of training professionals are always on hand to answer any questions you might have about the course, the process or the qualifications.