Manual Handling

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Principles of Manual Handling Course in Wiltshire

Absenteeism from the workplace is often due to injuries sustained from the incorrect handling and moving of loads. This qualification may protect employers from potential litigation if an injury should occur to an employee. It provides employees with the competence, knowledge and awareness to their own safety through risk assessment and controls available.


Who should attend?

For anybody whose daily work activities include pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, moving and intentionally dropping loads.

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Course content

  • The reasons for safe manual handling
  • How manual handling risk assessments contribute
  • The Principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.

Course duration

Two hours, it is recommended this qualification is refreshed every three years.


Assessment and Certification

After successful completion a candidate will receive a nationally recognised certificate in Principles of Manual Handling and is valid for three years.

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Maximum course numbers & cost

Up to a maximum of 24 candidates per session.

Individuals £40 per person + VAT. Please go to open courses to see out course dates for individuals.


Please contact us for quote if you wish to book an in-house group booking.

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Assessment and Certification

After successful completion a candidate will receive a nationally recognised certificate in Principles of Manual Handling and is valid for three years.


Location: Calne

Carlton Business Centre, Maundrell Road, Calne, SN11 9PU


To book this course please contact us on 01249 569690 or e mail  enquiries@wiltshirefirstaid.co.uk 


You can also book this course directly through our store by clicking on the link below.


Feed back from our clients

"It was great to have discussion and actually practice with equipment. Great interesting training, not too long, Dave knew his stuff!" 

 Georgina, Apetito


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"The real life examples make it very interesting. Dave is a very fun and friendly trainer even making Manual Handling interesting"

Sarah Tozer Stepping Stones Nursery


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