Applied Manual Handling / Manual Handling Awareness
Lantra-certified
Practical manual handling training covering safe lifting technique, risk assessment and the law, with applied tasks relevant to your work.
Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common causes of workplace absence across land-based, agricultural and industrial sectors. DJW Training's Manual Handling course gives your team the practical knowledge and hands-on skills to lift, carry and handle loads safely, reducing the risk of injury and keeping your operation compliant.
Available as a half-day Awareness session or a full-day Applied course, the training is delivered by experienced instructors who tailor the content to reflect the physical tasks your staff actually perform on the job.
What you'll cover
- The legal framework surrounding manual handling in the workplace
- Understanding and identifying manual handling risks
- Conducting practical manual handling risk assessments
- Safe lifting principles, posture and technique
- Handling awkward, heavy or bulky loads safely
- Team handling and the use of mechanical aids where appropriate
Both course formats are suitable for new starters and experienced workers alike. Refresher training is also available for teams whose certification needs updating or whose working environment has changed. Get in touch with DJW Training to discuss the right option for your workforce.
What the course covers
- Relevant health & safety legislation and safe working practices
- Pre-use checks, controls and correct operating technique
- Practical, supervised operation with clear demonstrations
- Assessment to Lantra Awards standards