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Manual Handling Training (NPORS N704)
Ensure your workforce understands how to lift, carry, push and pull loads safely with our NPORS N704 Manual Handling course, delivered exclusively on your site to reflect real tasks, loads and working environments.
This nationally recognised course is designed for employees involved in manual handling activities, helping to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries across construction, warehousing, manufacturing, utilities and general workplace environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Employees involved in manual handling tasks
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Construction and site operatives
Warehouse and logistics personnel
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Manufacturing and industrial workers
Anyone required to lift, carry, push or pull loads at work
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Suitable for novice and refresher learners.
Course Overview – NPORS N704
The NPORS N704 Manual Handling course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to carry out manual handling activities safely and correctly. The course focuses on recognising hazards, understanding how injuries occur and applying safe handling techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
Delivered on the client’s site, the course includes theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations, ensuring learners understand risk assessment, correct lifting posture, use of mechanical aids and compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and current UK health and safety legislation.
What You Will Learn
Health, Safety & Legislation
Employer and employee responsibilities
Health & Safety at Work Act requirements
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Causes and consequences of manual handling injuries
Manual Handling & Body Mechanics
The structure and function of the human spine
Role of intervertebral discs and posture
Effects of static loading and poor technique
Risks associated with team lifting
Safe Manual Handling Techniques
Formal and dynamic risk assessment (TILEO)
Identifying hazards and unsafe conditions
Correct lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling techniques
Use of mechanical aids to reduce manual handling
Selecting and maintaining appropriate PPE
Safe handling of awkward or heavy loads
Course Duration & Certification
Duration: ½ Day
Maximum Ratio: 10:1:1
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EWT (Experienced Worker Test): Not applicable
Certification: NPORS Certificate (where applicable)
On-Site Delivery
​Training is delivered at your premises, using real workplace tasks and loads where possible, ensuring the course is relevant, practical and immediately applicable.
Book This Course
Contact us today to book NPORS N704 Manual Handling Training delivered on your site.
