Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
Practical, Industry-Relevant Training to Spot and Reduce Manual Handling Risks
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
Muscle and joint injuries are some of the most common workplace issues—and manual handling tasks are often to blame. OFI’s Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training helps your team take control of these risks. Delivered by experienced osteopaths and physiotherapists, our sessions blend expert clinical insight with job-specific relevance.
From warehouses and logistics teams to office-based staff, our training is fully tailored to your working environment. Your team will learn how to identify high-risk tasks, assess them effectively, and apply practical strategies to reduce injury risks—leading to a safer, more productive workplace.
Why Choose OFI for Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training?
✓ Learn from Experts in Workplace Risk
Our trainers aren’t just ticking boxes—they’re qualified osteopaths and physiotherapists who bring real insight into what causes workplace injuries and how to spot the red flags early.
✓ Tailored to What You Actually Do
Whether your team moves boxes, lab equipment, or office supplies, the training is built around your real-life manual handling tasks—no generic slides here.
✓ Cut Through the Jargon
We break down the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) into plain English, so your team knows what matters—and what to actually do about it.
✓ Get Hands-On with Risk Assessments
This isn’t just theory—we walk your team through practical risk assessment tools like TILE, MAC and RAPP using examples from your own workday.
What’s Covered in Our Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training?
Our comprehensive training includes:
- Understanding Manual Handling Risks: Identifying common hazards and their impact on health.
- Legal Responsibilities: An overview of employer and employee duties under current legislation.
- Risk Assessment Techniques: Learning to use tools like the TILE (Task, Individual, Load, Environment) method and HSE’s MAC and RAPP tools for effective assessments.
- Implementing Control Measures: Strategies to eliminate or reduce risks, including safe work practices.
- Practical Application: Job-specific scenarios and exercises to practice conducting risk assessments and developing action plans.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Health and Safety Officers
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- HR Professionals
- Employees involved in manual handling tasks
No prior experience is necessary; we provide all the knowledge and tools needed to conduct effective manual handling risk assessments.
Course Delivery and Certification
Format
Available on-site at your location or online.
Duration
2 days
Certification
All attendees receive a 3-year certification in manual handling risk assessment.
Contact OFI today for a tailored quote.
Enhance your workplace safety by equipping your team with essential risk assessment skills.