Manual Handling Awareness Training
COURSE DETAILS
- Best for: Employees, supervisors and teams involved in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving loads at work.
- Delivery: Available online, in the classroom or on site, depending on the course and your organisation’s requirements.
- Certification: 2020 Certified Manual Handling Awareness training focused on safer movement, risk reduction and practical workplace controls.
- Next step: Enquire below and our team will confirm dates, delivery options and group requirements.
We go beyond the basics: Our Manual Handling Awareness Training focuses on compliance, elevating competency, and equipping your people with knowledge that could only come from an experienced trainer, yet still tailored entirely to your organisation.
We go beyond the basics: Our Manual Handling Training focuses on compliance, elevating competency, and equipping your people with knowledge that could only come from an experienced trainer, yet still tailored entirely to your organisation’s unique operational environment.
Who is this for?
If your team is involved in moving, lifting, or supporting loads of any kind, this course is designed for you.
Manual handling injuries are the leading cause of lost workdays in the UK across all sectors. This course is ideal for staff who regularly handle equipment, materials, or stock, as well as those navigating challenging or restricted work environments. Whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, this training provides the advanced insight needed to protect your long-term health and meet your legal duties.
Delivery: Available online with a tutor-led class, at our training centres, or at your location.
Certification: This course is our own 2020 Certified.
What you should expect from this course
This course goes beyond simple “bend your knees” advice to deliver an in-depth exploration of biomechanics and ergonomics. Through scenario-based discussions and practical content, learners are taught how to handle the specific “awkward” loads found in their respective industries.
By feeding off the experience of the trainer and other learners, you will learn how to apply the TILEO assessment framework and our signature 1–5 Audit Scale to every lift. You will gain a deep understanding of how the spine works and how to use mechanical aids to minimise the risk of career-changing injuries.
Learning Outcomes
Anatomy of the Lift: Understand the spine, discs, and muscles. Learn how “minor” repetitive lifts can lead to major long-term musculoskeletal disorders.
Legal Frameworks: Master the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and the specific duties of both employers and employees.
TILEO Risk Assessment: Learn to break down every task by Task, Individual, Load, Environment, and Other factors, including how to perform a Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) on-site.
Biomechanics & The Lever Effect: Discover the physics of lifting—why even a light load can feel significantly heavier depending on your posture and centre of gravity.
Practical Techniques (Sector-Specific): Focused training on moving items in confined spaces, carrying materials across varying terrains, and handling unbalanced or unpredictable loads.
Pushing, Pulling & Team Lifts: Learn the safest methods for moving bulk items and how to coordinate with colleagues for safe and communicative team lifting.
Mechanical Aids & Vehicle Ergonomics: Identify the right tools for the job (such as trolleys or lifters) and how to load and unload vehicles or storage areas safely.
MHOR 1992 Compliance
Our training is underpinned by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended), ensuring all content aligns with the latest HSE legal and regulatory standards.
By using these regulations as the foundation, participants gain a clear understanding of the “Hierarchy of Control” in lifting: Avoid, Assess, and Reduce. This approach empowers learners to interpret and apply practical guidance confidently—ensuring that every time they perform a manual task, they have the tools to protect their health and their livelihood.
Course Details
Expected time dedication: Half day (3 to 4 hours) of classroom and on site training. This can also be completed utilising online training.
Assessment Method: A final 20-question knowledge check to ensure competency and recall.
Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements. It is suggested that you contact us to explain your specific operational challenges so we can align the practical examples.
Got a specific question, or just want to open dialogue?
Any employee, supervisor, or manager whose role involves manual tasks. It serves as excellent induction training for new starts or essential refresher training for established teams.
We offer live in-person training at your location to provide a experience specific to your equipment and workplace, or via virtual classrooms for your convenience.
Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Anatomy of the Lift: Understand the spine, discs, and muscles. Learn how “minor” repetitive lifts can lead to major long-term musculoskeletal disorders.
Legal Frameworks: Master the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and the specific duties of both employers and employees.
TILEO Risk Assessment: Learn to break down every task by Task, Individual, Load, Environment, and Other factors, including how to perform a Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) on-site.
Biomechanics & The Lever Effect: Discover the physics of lifting—why even a light load can feel significantly heavier depending on your posture and centre of gravity.
Practical Techniques (Sector-Specific): Focused training on moving items in restricted or limited spaces, carrying materials across varying terrains, and handling unbalanced or unpredictable loads.
Pushing, Pulling & Team Lifts: Learn the safest methods for moving bulk items and how to coordinate with colleagues for safe and communicative team lifting.
Mechanical Aids & Vehicle Ergonomics: Identify the right tools for the job (such as trolleys or lifters) and how to load and unload vehicles or storage areas safely.
You receive full support from a practising HSE professional. We don’t just teach theory; we focus on the real-world obstacles your team faces, regardless of your industry.
Absolutely. This is where we can add value!
We can tailor the practical segments to focus on the specific items and environments your team encounters most often, ensuring the training is 100% relevant to their daily activities.
There’s no exam for this course. There is a post course quiz to test understanding.
2020 Manual Handling Awareness Certification.
An English verbal and writing proficiency, to allow you to discuss and write content related to the learning outcomes and your work activities.
You can register for the course directly on this website selecting the course date, and purchasing at checkout. For course bookings at your location, please contact our team using the Contact Us form.
There is no mandatory renewal period for this course. However, it is recommended to refresh topical health and safety knowledge yearly or two yearly.
No. This course is not eligible for ELCAS funding
For more information, you can contact 2020 Safety Training via email at info@2020safetytraining.co.uk or you can see our phone numbers and a contact form on our Contact Us page on this site.
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