Home

Courses

General Health, Safety & Environment

FMTC certifcate

E-learning

Manual Handling Awareness

Manual Handling Awareness

Course details

The Manual Handling Awareness e-learning course provides theoretical training on safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. This online course focuses on ergonomic principles, risk assessment, and practical methods to support safer manual handling activities.

Certification

FMTC

Duration

1 hour

Validity

1 year

Prerequisites

No prior training required. Basic computer literacy is recommended.

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about Manual Handling Awareness

This course introduces the principles of safe manual handling and the importance of reducing risks associated with lifting and moving loads. Participants will learn about common musculoskeletal injuries, basic spine anatomy, and the factors that contribute to manual handling incidents. The training also covers TILE risk assessment principles, safe lifting techniques, use of mechanical aids, and workplace best practices. The course is suitable for personnel involved in physical work activities where manual handling tasks form part of normal operations.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to manual handling risks
Basic anatomy and injury prevention
TILE risk assessment principles
Safe lifting and handling techniques
Use of mechanical aids and controls
Reporting unsafe practices and injuries

Book this course

Last booked 2 hours ago

Book with confidence – Free cancellation, no prepayment, and we never cancel. Even with just 1 participant.

Was this information helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Sorry about that

How can we improve it?

Order course

Manual Handling Awareness is offered online.

Order course

Last booked 26 min ago

WHY E-LEARNING

Time-saving
No need to travel for classroom sessions.
Flexible learning
Study when it suits you, with 24/7 access to course materials.
Cost-efficient
Save on travel and accommodation expenses.
Globally accessible
Available anywhere with an internet connection.

Payment methods

THE FMTC ADVANTAGE

Our approach ensures safety training that’s not only certified and high quality, but also flexible enough to meet the real-world demands of your organization.

Guaranteed training continuity, no matter what

Flexible training customized to your needs

Always certified, always quality

Exceptional customer support, day or night

Your feedback shapes our excellence

FAQ

There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for all employees. Basic computer skills and access to a device with an internet connection are required.

FMTC offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the course start date. We understand that the industry can be unpredictable, which is why you can cancel or reschedule your course free of charge until 24 hours before it begins.

Participants need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection. The course is completed online and can be taken at your own pace.

FMTC offers all standard courses in English. Depending on the region and whether all participants speak the same language, the course may be provided in a local language, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you require another language, please contact our support team.

The certificate(s) for Manual Handling Awareness remain valid for 1 year.

After successfully completing Manual Handling Awareness, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): FMTC.

TRUSTED WORLDWIDE