Manual Handling Safety Training

Learn safe lifting and handling techniques to prevent workplace injuries.

Manual handling remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, particularly to the back, muscles, and joints. This Manual Handling Training course is designed to help workers and supervisors reduce risk, improve lifting techniques, and prevent long-term physical damage.

Participants will be introduced to the risks associated with manual tasks, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects. The course explains how poor handling practices contribute to sprains, strains, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and teaches how to avoid them through safe body mechanics and proper task assessment.

You’ll learn how to assess load weight, shape, and handling requirements before attempting to lift. The training covers the use of mechanical aids, team lifting techniques, and how to plan lifting activities in both office and industrial environments.

This course is ideal for workers in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, hospitality, and any role where lifting and carrying are routine.

Certification:

On completion of this course, you will receive an internationally recognised Manual Handling Safety Training certificate, qualifying you for roles in logistics, operations, site work, facility support, and warehouse supervision. Employers benefit from reduced injury claims, safer teams, and better productivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duration of the Manual handling training?

2 days.

Time: 10 am – 3 pm daily. Training frame is ergonomically friendly to make your training experience wholesome. We make learning easy and impactful.

Is online mode of training available?

Yes! The Manual handling training can be done online from the comfort of your home or office at your own pace and time. Comprehensive training materials and resources will be provided for you.

Course fee?

N50,000; Course fee takes care of everything about your registration, training, training materials, examination, certification and daily lunch refreshment for classroom mode of training.

Installmental payment is accepted but payment should be completed before candidate can seat for the certification examination.

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What certificate will I get? Is the Manual handling training certificate recognised?

Upon successful completion of the Manual handling course you will be awarded an internationally accepted and recognised certificate accredited by accredited the World Safety Organization (WSO, USA).

The world Safety Organisation holds a special consultative status to the united nations ECOSOC and all training programs/courses is in compliance with ICAC (international Certification Accreditation Council).

Organisations or companies that opt for the corporate training get awarded an endorsed certificate record of corporate training (attestation certificate) from HSE Training And Certification Institute at no extra cost.

Manual handling Course Outline; What will I learn?

Introduction to the concept of manual handling
Manual handling operations regulations (MHOR).
Manual Handling hazards and harm.
Risk assessment for manual handling operations.
Correct manual handling methodology for individual & team lifting, pulling, pushing and lowering.
The use of PPE
Job Safety Analysis for manual handling.
Good housekeeping.
Effective stretching exercises for manual handling injury minimisation.

How to register for the Manual handling Training?

1. Fill the registration form to register. You can Register here

2. Pay the course fee by bank deposit, transfer or cheque in favour of:

Absolute HSE Co. LTD; United Bank for Africa (UBA): 1024243451

3. Send proof of payment and form to admission@absolutehseco.org or via whatsapp 0912-913-3030.

The Manual handling training is an in-demand course and enrollment to this course is based on reservation as seats are limited for this training. We urge you to register ahead to secure your schedule.

Where are the Manual handling training centers in Nigeria?

Lagos Training Center: 2nd Floor, Suite 315, 117 Shasha Road Road, Beside Mobil Filling Station, Akowonjo, Lagos.

We deliver training nation-wide with varieties of training options regardless of distance and schedule.