Online Manual Handling Course – CPD Accredited

Poor manual handling technique is one of the leading causes of workplace injury in the UK, responsible for over a third of all reported workplace injuries according to HSE data. Whether you’re an employer meeting your legal duty of care, a new starter completing mandatory induction training, or an individual wanting to protect your back for years to come, this course gives you the practical knowledge to lift, carry, and move safely — without the guesswork.

Our Online Manual Handling Course is fully CPD-accredited and built around the practical, legally-grounded knowledge employers expect. Developed by industry professionals, it’s designed for anyone who wants to understand safe lifting technique, recognise manual handling risks, and meet workplace training requirements with confidence.

The course features audio-visual presentation and easy-to-follow modules, so you can learn at your own pace — on your laptop, tablet, or phone, wherever suits you. Our expert support team is on hand throughout to help you finish strong.

Key Highlights

• • Fully CPD-accredited Manual Handling training course
  • Covers legal duties, risk assessment, and safe lifting technique
  • Aligned with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Completely online and self-paced — study from anywhere, anytime
  • Ideal for compliance training, inductions, and refresher requirements

• Instant e-certificate on completion, with free retakes if needed

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course One: Ladder Safety
• Course Two: Working at Height

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand what constitutes manual handling and where the associated risks lie
• Identify the legal responsibilities employers and employees hold under UK manual handling law
• Recognise the musculoskeletal injuries most commonly caused by poor handling technique
• Carry out a basic manual handling risk assessment using the TILE approach (Task, Individual, Load, Environment)
• Apply correct lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling technique to reduce injury risk
• Identify when mechanical aids or team lifting should be used instead of manual lifting
• Recognise how to adapt technique for awkward, heavy, or unstable loads
• Understand the employer’s duty to provide manual handling training and how to embed safe practice in day-to-day work

Why Choose Training Express?

• Lifetime access to course materials, so you can revisit content whenever you need a refresher
• 24/7 support available by email and live chat, in addition to full tutor support
• Learn at your own pace, from any device, with no fixed schedule
• Instant digital certificate on completion — no waiting around
• Bulk discounts available for teams and organisations training multiple staff
• CPD-accredited and recognised by UK employers as evidence of compliance training

Who Is This Course For?

• Employees required to complete mandatory manual handling training as part of workplace induction
• Employers and managers responsible for meeting manual handling duties under UK law
• Warehouse, retail, healthcare, and construction staff who lift or move loads regularly
• Health and safety officers looking to reinforce or refresh their knowledge
• Anyone wanting to protect themselves from long-term injury through safer lifting habits

Assessment & Certification

Your understanding is assessed through an online multiple-choice test with a 60% pass mark and instant results. If you don’t pass first time, you can retake the assessment for free — there’s no extra charge and no limit on attempts.

Once you’ve passed, you can order your CPD-accredited digital certificate straight away. A printed hardcopy version is also available for those who want a physical copy for their files or workplace records.

Career Path

Manual handling training is a foundational requirement across almost every industry that involves physical work, and it’s often a prerequisite for other roles and certifications. Completing this course can support progression into:

• Warehouse Operative: £19,000 to £26,000 per year
• Health and Safety Officer: £28,000 to £40,000 per year
• Site Supervisor: £26,000 to £35,000 per year
• Manual Handling Trainer: £24,000 to £32,000 per year
• Logistics and Distribution Coordinator: £23,000 to £30,000 per year

Enrol today to build the safe lifting skills and legal knowledge you need with the CPD-accredited Online Manual Handling Course, designed to protect yourself and your team in the workplace.