Manual Handling Awareness – Construction
The Manual Handling Awareness course is a nationally recognised training designed to raise awareness of the risks associated with manual handling and teach practical steps to minimise injuries in the workplace.
Delivered by Alternative Training, this course ensures learners understand safe handling techniques and comply with relevant health and safety legislation.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Construction operatives and site workers
Supervisors and team leaders
Anyone required to perform manual handling tasks safely
Learners seeking a recognised health and safety qualification
No prior experience is required.
What You Will Learn
By completing this course, learners will gain knowledge of:
What constitutes manual handling
Common injuries associated with unsafe handling
Relevant health and safety legislation
Risk assessment and avoidance strategies
Safe handling techniques to reduce injury
Learners will develop the awareness and skills needed to handle materials safely and prevent workplace injuries.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Course format: Online learning
Assessment: Knowledge test
Duration: 1–2 hours
Certification: Manual Handling Awareness Certificate
Learners must complete the assessment to achieve the qualification.
Why Choose Alternative Training?
At Alternative Training, we provide practical, industry-focused health and safety courses for the construction sector.
Our Manual Handling Awareness course is designed to:
Improve workplace safety
Reduce the risk of injury from manual handling
Support compliance with health and safety legislation
Enhance awareness and best practice on site
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion of this course, learners can:
Apply safe handling techniques in the workplace
Progress to other Level 1 or 2 health and safety courses
Demonstrate awareness of key occupational hazards and control measures
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