Manual handling training gives employees the skills to safely undertake manual handling tasks, reducing their risk of injury. Appropriate training empowers participants to ensure they are working safely, comfortably and productively at work.

Poor moving and handling practice can lead to: back pain and musculoskeletal disorders, which can lead to inability to work. moving and handling accidents – which can injure both the person being moved and the employee. discomfort and a lack of dignity for the person being moved.

Training can be important in raising awareness and reducing risk, but it won’t ensure safe manual handling on its own. You should first design the manual handling operations to be as safe as reasonably practicable. You should also monitor and review procedures to make sure workers understand and apply them