Manual Handling Training
The CABWI Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to safely perform manual handling tasks in the workplace, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Accreditation
Course Duration
1 day
Cabwi Certificate
Valid 3 years
Course Objectives
The course covers:
- Understanding manual handling risks and injuries
- Proper lifting, carrying, and handling techniques
- Risk assessment and safe practices
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for manual handling
- Legal responsibilities and guidelines for employers and employees
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the CABWI Manual Handling course, you will:
- Be equipped with the skills to lift and carry items safely to prevent injuries.
- Understand how to assess and manage risks associated with manual handling.
- Know how to implement proper lifting techniques and use PPE correctly.
- Be confident in promoting safe manual handling practices within your workplace.
- Receive a CABWI-approved certification to show your competency and compliance with safety regulations.
Entry Requirements
- No prior experience with manual handling is required for this course.
- Participants must be physically capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.
- A basic understanding of health and safety practices is beneficial.
Course Assessment
The CABWI Manual Handling course includes both theoretical and practical assessments:
- Theoretical Assessment: A multiple-choice test covering key topics such as risk assessments, manual handling techniques, and safety guidelines.
- Practical Assessment: A hands-on demonstration to ensure participants can safely perform manual handling tasks.
Our Training Locations
On-Site or At Our Centres – You Choose!
We offer flexible training options that suit your needs, whether at one of our state-of-the-art centres or directly at your location:
- On-Site Training: We can arrange training nationwide at your site, ensuring it meets all safety and test specifications. Get in touch for more details.
- Vortex Training Centres: Attend training at our fully-equipped centres in Milton Keynes, Coventry, Wigan, or Leeds. Each location is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning in a professional setting.
No matter where you are, we make training convenient and accessible!
Who Will Benefit
- Workers who perform manual handling tasks regularly.
- Supervisors responsible for overseeing manual handling operations.
- Health and Safety Managers ensuring safe working conditions.
- Any individual who needs to learn safe manual handling techniques to prevent workplace injuries.
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