On-site Group Manual Handling of Objects Training for Businesses, Schools and Care
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Practical, instructor-led Manual Handling training to help employees lift, carry, push and pull loads safely while reducing workplace injuries and helping employers meet their legal responsibilities.
What the Course Covers
This practical group Manual Handling course gives delegates the knowledge and skills needed to move loads safely while reducing the risk of injury to themselves and others. Training includes:
✔ Why manual handling injuries occur
✔ The anatomy of the spine and common causes of back injuries
✔ The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
✔ Employer and employee legal responsibilities
✔ Identifying hazardous manual handling tasks
✔ Principles of safer lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
✔ Manual handling risk assessments
✔ Unsafe systems of work
✔ Practical demonstrations and supervised practice
✔ Written and practical assessment
All training is delivered using practical examples that can be tailored to your own workplace and the types of loads your staff handle.
Why Choose Castle Hill Training?
Since 2013 we have delivered practical workplace training for organisations throughout Yorkshire and across the UK.
Our Manual Handling courses focus on developing safe habits rather than simply teaching lifting techniques. Delegates are encouraged to understand why injuries occur, identify unnecessary risks and apply safer working methods within their own workplace.
Training is suitable for organisations across many sectors, including manufacturing, warehousing, offices, retail, hospitality, schools, local authorities and healthcare.
What Our Clients Say
"Excellent practical training that staff could immediately put into practice. Professional, engaging and relevant to our workplace." - Alan, Health and Safety Officer, Derby
Our Training Philosophy
Poor manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injury and lost working days. Effective training should not simply teach people how to lift a box—it should help them recognise risks before an injury occurs.
Our courses combine practical demonstrations, discussion and hands-on exercises to build confidence and encourage safer working practices. Delegates leave with the knowledge and techniques they can apply immediately in their own workplace.
- Half-day course (approximately 3 hours)
- Delivered at your premises
- Practical, instructor-led training
- Up to 12 delegates per course
- Assessment and certification included
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Tailored to your workplace and manual handling tasks
- Available throughout Yorkshire and nationwide
- Established training provider since 2013
- Over 100 five-star Google reviews
What the Course Covers
This practical group Manual Handling course gives delegates the knowledge and skills needed to move loads safely while reducing the risk of injury to themselves and others. Training includes:
✔ Why manual handling injuries occur
✔ The anatomy of the spine and common causes of back injuries
✔ The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
✔ Employer and employee legal responsibilities
✔ Identifying hazardous manual handling tasks
✔ Principles of safer lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
✔ Manual handling risk assessments
✔ Unsafe systems of work
✔ Practical demonstrations and supervised practice
✔ Written and practical assessment
All training is delivered using practical examples that can be tailored to your own workplace and the types of loads your staff handle.
Why Choose Castle Hill Training?
Since 2013 we have delivered practical workplace training for organisations throughout Yorkshire and across the UK.
Our Manual Handling courses focus on developing safe habits rather than simply teaching lifting techniques. Delegates are encouraged to understand why injuries occur, identify unnecessary risks and apply safer working methods within their own workplace.
Training is suitable for organisations across many sectors, including manufacturing, warehousing, offices, retail, hospitality, schools, local authorities and healthcare.
What Our Clients Say
"Excellent practical training that staff could immediately put into practice. Professional, engaging and relevant to our workplace." - Alan, Health and Safety Officer, Derby
Our Training Philosophy
Poor manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injury and lost working days. Effective training should not simply teach people how to lift a box—it should help them recognise risks before an injury occurs.
Our courses combine practical demonstrations, discussion and hands-on exercises to build confidence and encourage safer working practices. Delegates leave with the knowledge and techniques they can apply immediately in their own workplace.
Manual Handling Training QuestionsIs Manual Handling training a legal requirement?
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess unavoidable risks and provide appropriate information, instruction and training where necessary. How long is the course? The course lasts approximately three hours. Where is the training delivered? Training is delivered at your premises throughout Yorkshire and across the UK. How many delegates can attend? The course is designed for up to 12 delegates. Do delegates receive a certificate? Yes. Successful delegates receive a Castle Hill Training certificate valid for three years. Is there a practical assessment? Yes. Delegates complete both practical and written assessments to demonstrate their understanding. What should delegates wear? As there is a practical element, delegates should wear comfortable clothing and sensible footwear suitable for lifting light loads. Can the training be tailored to our workplace? Yes. Wherever possible we adapt the course to reflect your workplace, equipment and the types of loads your employees handle. |
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Who Should Learn Manual Handling?This course is suitable for anyone whose work involves lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads, including:
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