Who it's for

For any workplace where employees carry out manual handling as part of their work — from warehousing and logistics to healthcare, retail, hospitality, and office relocations. Suitable for team members, supervisors, and health-and-safety representatives.

What you'll learn

  • The legal context of manual-handling regulations
  • Recognising manual-handling hazards in your workplace
  • Risk assessment for manual-handling tasks
  • Safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
  • Team-lifting principles for larger or awkward loads
  • When and how to use mechanical handling aids

Accreditation & certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 2. Certification valid for 3 years.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training. All trainers hold the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) and current instructor certification.

Outcomes

On successful completion you'll hold the QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) — a nationally recognised qualification demonstrating competency in safe manual-handling practice.

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