Corporate Training Only – Not for Individual Enrollment
Qualification Level: Level 1 (International – Non-RQF)
Accreditation: Highfield International
Delivery Mode: Onsite / Online Live / LMS / Blended
Duration: 3–4 Hours (Minimum Guided Learning)
Target Audience:
- Entry-level employees involved in lifting, carrying, or moving objects
- Warehouse, logistics, hospitality, and cleaning staff
- Temporary workers and support staff
- New joiners during HSE induction
Training Objectives:
- Raise awareness of manual handling risks
- Provide basic understanding of safe lifting techniques
- Promote workplace practices that reduce injuries
- Support compliance with international health and safety standards
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of safe manual handling
- Identify potential hazards and injuries from incorrect lifting
- Follow safe techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
- Know when to seek help or use mechanical aids
Course Outline / Units Covered:
Unit 1: Introduction to Manual Handling
- What is manual handling?
- Common workplace scenarios
- Overview of injuries and long-term impact
Unit 2: Understanding Manual Handling Risks
- Factors affecting risk: Task, Load, Individual, Environment (TILE)
- Musculoskeletal disorders and strain injuries
- Situations where lifting is not appropriate
Unit 3: Control Measures and Safe Practices
- Basic posture and lifting techniques
- Team lifting and mechanical aids
- PPE considerations and safe area layout
Unit 4: Good Practices and Employer Responsibilities
- Importance of planning manual handling tasks
- Worker responsibility for safety
- Reporting hazards and unsafe practices
Assessment Method:
- Multiple-Choice Assessment (via LMS or paper-based)
- Pass Mark: Typically 70%
- Duration: ~30 minutes
Certification:
- Highfield Level 1 International Award in Safe Moving and Handling
- Digital or printed certificate issued by Highfield International
- Validity: Lifetime (refresher based on employer policy)