Manual Handling Training for Employees
CIEHF-accredited manual handling training delivered by Chartered Ergonomists, using your loads, your equipment, and your real tasks—so safe techniques transfer directly to the job.
Hands-On Training That Delivers Results from Day One
Reduce injuries, improve technique, and boost productivity with task-specific manual handling training that uses your loads, your equipment, and your workflows.
Accreditation: This manual handling course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF).
Why This Manual Handling Course?
Generic classroom training rarely changes behaviour. This course is hands-on, practical, and task-specific, helping employees apply safe techniques immediately and consistently—aligned with HSE guidance and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992).
Who It’s For
Operators and shop-floor teams
Warehouse and logistics staff
Field service and utilities roles
Manufacturing and assembly teams
New starters, agency staff and refresher cohorts
For organisations wanting to certify internal trainers, see our Manual Handling Train-the-Trainer course.
Learning Outcomes
nd of the course, employees will be able to:
- Apply safe lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling to real tasks
- Use the BELT method(Body, Environment, Load, Task) to make quick, safe decisions
- Set up work areas (heights, routes, storage) to minimise strain and reach
- Choose appropriate aids and know when to team-handle or escalate
- Follow HSE good practice and MHOR principles in daily work
- Recognise early fatigue and report issues before injuries develop
Course Format (On-site delivery)
- Duration: Half-day (most roles) or full-day (higher-risk/complex tasks)
- Group size: Typically 10–12 delegates for effective coaching
- Delivery: On site, using your equipment and typical loads
What’s Included
On-site manual handling training delivered by Chartered Ergonomists (CIEHF)
CIEHF-accredited curriculum and materials
Task-specific demos and coaching
Pocket reference cards/posters (digital & print)
Course workbook + CIEHF-accredited certificates
Manager tip-sheet to reinforce behaviours after the course
The BELT Method (our practical framework)
- Body – (posture, grip, capability)
- Environment – (space, surfaces, lighting)
- Load – (weight, size, stability)
- Task – (frequency, distance, pace).
- BELT gives employees a simple, memorable way to assess risk and adapt technique:
Why Morgan Maxwell
- CIEHF-accredited manual handling training
- Delivered by Chartered Ergonomistswith industrial experience
- Evidence-based, aligned to HSE/MHOR and relevant ISO standards
- Focused on practical behaviour change—not theory
Proof Points
- Manual handling is one of the leading causes of work-related MSDs and lost days in the UK.
- Sites combining task-specific manual handling training with ergonomic changes outperform classroom-only approaches.
- On-the-job coaching improves retention of safe technique vs theory-only sessions.
How It Works
1
Discover
Quick scoping call; optional short task videos
2
Tailor
Map the manual handling course to your roles, loads, and constraints
3
Deliver
On-site manual handling training (half or full day)
4
Reinforce
Manager tip-sheet, pocket aids, optional refreshers
5
Measure
Simple KPIs: near-miss trends, first aid/recordables, quality/rework, cycle time
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FAQs – Manual Handling Training Course
Yes. This manual handling course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
We tailor content and practice to your loads, equipment and task risks.
No. The course is suitable for new starters and refresher groups.
Yes. On-site delivery is preferred so training reflects real working conditions.
We typically recommend groups of 10–12 for effective coaching and safe practice.
This course trains employees. For certifying internal trainers, use our Train-the-Trainer programme.
Delegates receive CIEHF-accredited certificates on completion.
Yes. We can provide refresher sessions and ongoing ergonomics support if required.