Manual Handling Training

Prevent workplace injuries and ensure legal compliance with Manual Handling Training from ARC Plant & Civils Training. Our practical, accredited course teaches staff how to lift, carry, and move loads safely in line with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.

Perfect for construction, warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, and office environments.

Course Overview

  • Accreditation: In-house / NPORS
  • Duration: ½ day
  • Location: ARC Training Centre (Treforest) or on-site
  • Certification Validity: 3 years
  • Assessment: Multiple choice test + practical exercises

What the Course Covers

  • The law: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Common injuries and how they happen
  • Principles of safe lifting, pushing, and pulling
  • Posture, technique, and risk assessment
  • Use of mechanical aids (e.g., trolleys, pallet trucks)
  • Lifting as a team
  • Real-life practical lifting exercises
  • Final knowledge check

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Construction workers
  • Warehouse & factory staff
  • Delivery drivers
  • Maintenance & facilities teams
  • Office and admin staff who handle goods or equipment

Entry Requirements

  • Age 16+
  • Basic English understanding
  • Suitable for all fitness levels (no heavy lifting required in training)

Funding Options

This course may be eligible for:

  • Group bookings with employer funding
  • PLA (Personal Learning Account) for broader upskilling
  • CITB Levy Grants (if booked as part of wider site safety training)

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Why Train with ARC?

  • Delivered by qualified health & safety professionals
  • Practical and engaging sessions
  • On-site training available for groups
  • Fully compliant with HSE standards
  • CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

Book Manual Handling Training Today

Protect your team and stay compliant—book your manual handling training now.

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