Safe Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
All those activities which involve the efforts of moving, transporting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving objects by hand are termed manual handling. Improper handling is often considered among the main reasons for injury in the majority of workplaces. If there is poor manual handling, it can end up causing serious health issues including work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This indicates the need for efficient training that enables individuals to gain knowledge and skills in handling manual tasks in a more appropriate and safe way.
Our safe manual handling training is aimed at the ones involved in the job of lifting and moving loads manually. This course delivers the learners essential information about the risk factors, ways to achieve safe manual handling, and effective handling techniques. There is a wide range of topics covered in this course including the basics of safe handling and legal obligations that are required to ensure the protection of workers.
What are the learning outcomes?
- Delegating the skills and knowledge for safe manual handling
- Principles of safe handling
- Aware of hazards involved with manual handling
- Knowledge of the legal duties and responsibilities, related to both employees and employers
- Determine the common causes of incidents or injuries happening by incorrect manual handling
- Understand the approved, relevant, and safe techniques for lifting and handling
Right people to take this course
The First Aid at Work training course is an essential part of good safety and health management system and hence this course is well suited for people within the workplace such as:
- Supervisors
- Employees
- Contractors
Course Certification
Successful participants of written and practical tests can expect to get their certificates in Safe Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training.
Minimum Qualification
If the course is not delivered in the chosen language of the client, it is essential to have an understanding of the English language.

Training by
Green World
Green World
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Considering the challenges virtual training has, Mr. Varun really excelled at keeping everyone engaged, without causing fatigue. This class was still effective and very informative. Trainer was excellent, well informed, engaging, patient, and even funny at times.
Pradeep Mohan
Manager – IHM and Consultancy Division
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Shamrose Yaqoob
EHS Specialist – SIEMENS LLC, Dubai, UAE
It is always a pleasure for Vanderlande to work and get associated with Green World Group. The team is extremely supportive and has always catered to all the training requirements of Vanderlande. Green World Group is very reliable and ensures to provide excellent quality of trainings with highly qualified trainers. We are truly happy to be associated with GWG.
Sheetal Gaur
Sr. Lead- Learning and Development, Team HR Vanderlande
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