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Milton Keynes
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EUSR Manual Handling
This Manual Handling course provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge to lift, carry, push, and pull loads safely, helping to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace. Designed for practical, real‑world application, the course combines clear theory with hands‑on guidance to ensure safe working practices.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the risks associated with manual handling
- Apply correct lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
- Assess loads and environments before undertaking tasks
- Reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries
- Comply with health and safety legislation and employer responsibilities
Suitable for a wide range of industries, including utilities, construction, and energy, this training builds confidence and promotes safer behaviours at work.
Mapped to recognised industry guidance and health & safety standards, the course supports compliance and helps organisations meet their duty of care obligations.
Accreditation
Course Duration
Half Day
EUSR Cards
Valid for 3 years
Smart & Virtual
Course Objective
- Understand why safe manual handling is essential and recognise the common injuries associated with poor manual handling techniques
- Understand employer and employee duties under relevant legislation, including:
- Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992
- Identify manual handling hazards and assess risks using recognised risk assessment principles, including TILE / LITE (Task, Individual, Load, Environment)
- Plan manual handling tasks effectively to avoid hazardous handling where possible and reduce risk where it cannot be avoided
- Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques for lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads
- Recognise unsafe manual handling practices and understand how to correct them
- Understand the role and benefits of mechanical aids and comply with basic responsibilities under PUWER and LOLER
- Apply safe team‑handling principles where required
- Contribute to a safer working environment and reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
This course combines theory and practical demonstration, ensuring learners can confidently apply safe manual handling techniques in real workplace situations. It supports compliance with EUSR requirements and recognised HSE guidance.
Entry Requirements
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- Qualifications: No prior qualifications needed.
- Experience: No previous experience is necessary. The course is suitable for new starters and experienced staff alike.
- Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
- Language: A basic level of English literacy is required to follow instructions, take part in discussions, and understand safety guidance.
- Fitness: A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed for practical tasks.
Assessment
The assessment includes:
Successful learners will have demonstrated an understanding of safe manual handling principles in line with EUSR requirements.
- The assessment involves a multiple‑choice test consisting of 20 questions, set by EUSR and marked by the Approved Trainer.
- Practical Assessment:Learners must demonstrate safe manual handling techniques, including correct lifting, carrying, lowering, and posture, under trainer observation.
Successful completion of the course confirms the learner’s competence and understanding of safe manual handling practices in line with EUSR requirements and HSE guidance.
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
This course is suitable for anyone who undertakes manual handling activities as part of their role, including:
- Employees and operatives across all industries
- Construction, utilities, logistics, and warehouse workers
- Office staff involved in lifting, carrying, or moving items
- Site supervisors, team leaders, and managers
- Health & Safety personnel
- New starters, apprentices, and experienced workers requiring refresher training
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Milton Keynes
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