Course overview
Complete your manual handling training online with this CPD accredited course, designed to help employees understand the risks associated with lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling in the workplace and how to reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries. Manual handling injuries account for a significant proportion of workplace injuries reported to the Health and Safety Executive each year, making proper training essential for both employees and employers. This course is built around the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended), which place a legal duty on employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess the risk of any manual handling that cannot be avoided, and reduce the risk of injury as far as possible. You will learn about the anatomy of the spine and how injuries occur, how to carry out manual handling risk assessments using the TILE framework (Task, Individual, Load, Environment), safe lifting and carrying techniques, correct posture for pushing and pulling, and how to handle repetitive tasks safely. The course is relevant to any workplace where manual handling takes place, including kitchens, warehouses, care homes, offices, and retail environments. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate showing the course you have completed.
Manual handling at a glance
Manual handling is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 1-2 hours to complete.
The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Entry type | Course |
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| Provider status | Published |
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| Duration | 1-2 hours, self-paced |
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| Certificate | CPD Accredited, download after passing |
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| Study and retakes | Any device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period. |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK
hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside.
This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months
of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.
Frequently asked questions
Is manual handling training a legal requirement?
Employers must manage manual-handling risks and provide appropriate information and training. HSE emphasises that training alone does not make handling safe: hazardous handling should be avoided where possible, with remaining tasks assessed and risks reduced. This online course supports awareness; task-specific instruction and practical training may also be needed.
How long is a manual handling certificate valid for?
There is no universal legal expiry date for this certificate. Review training when tasks, equipment or risks change, and when monitoring shows that further instruction is needed. Your employer sets the appropriate review arrangements. Your £35 entry-plan licence includes refreshers within its access period.
How long does manual handling training take?
The listed study time is 1-2 hours, completed online at your own pace. You can pause and return within your chosen access period.
Who needs manual handling training?
Anyone who lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls items as part of their job. This includes kitchen staff, warehouse workers, care workers, cleaners, delivery drivers, retail staff, and office workers who move equipment. It is one of the most widely required workplace training courses.
Check the official guidance: HSE: manual-handling training.
