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Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks
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Improper lifting and moving techniques are among the leading causes of workplace injuries across Canada. This Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks course introduces safe manual handling practices that help reduce injuries, improve workplace safety, and support compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Whether you work in healthcare, construction, warehousing, retail, or manufacturing, this course provides essential knowledge for …
Improper lifting and moving techniques are among the leading causes of workplace injuries across Canada. This Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks course introduces safe manual handling practices that help reduce injuries, improve workplace safety, and support compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Whether you work in healthcare, construction, warehousing, retail, or manufacturing, this course provides essential knowledge for safer manual handling.
Designed for beginners and experienced workers alike, you’ll learn how to identify manual handling hazards, carry out risk assessments, apply control measures, and use safe lifting techniques. These skills are valuable in warehouses, hospitals, long-term care homes, distribution centres, construction sites, offices, and many other Canadian workplaces.
Study online at your own pace and fit learning around your schedule. Earn a recognised certificate that supports your workplace development and demonstrates your commitment to health and safety. Enrol today and learn how to reduce manual handling risks with confidence.
Please note: This Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 20th August 2026
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Core Learning Outcomes
- Build a strong understanding of manual handling principles.
- Learn how to identify workplace lifting and handling hazards.
- Develop knowledge of manual handling risk assessments.
- Understand methods for controlling and reducing handling risks.
- Improve safe lifting, carrying, and moving techniques.
- Recognise employer and worker responsibilities for workplace safety.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Warehouse and logistics workers.
- Construction and trades employees.
- Healthcare and support workers.
- Manufacturing and production staff.
- Retail and delivery personnel.
- Anyone involved in manual handling tasks.
Why Take This Course
- Develop workplace safety knowledge valued across Canadian industries.
- Learn recognised manual handling risk reduction techniques.
- Study online with flexible, self-paced learning.
- Suitable for beginners and experienced workers.
- Strengthen health and safety awareness in the workplace.
- Receive a recognised certificate supporting career development.
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Warehouse Associate $38,000 – $55,000
- Material Handler $40,000 – $58,000
- Construction Labourer $45,000 – $70,000
- Personal Support Worker $42,000 – $58,000
- Delivery Driver $42,000 – $65,000
- Manufacturing Operator $42,000 – $62,000
Entry Requirements
- No previous manual handling experience is required.
- Basic English reading and communication skills.
- Basic computer and internet literacy.
- Interest in workplace health and safety.
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet.
- Suitable for beginners across Canada.
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Contents
Begin by exploring the fundamentals of manual handling and why it is essential for workplace safety. You’ll gain an understanding of Canadian occupational health and safety principles, employer and worker responsibilities, and the guidance that supports safer manual handling practices.
Manual handling tasks can expose workers to a range of physical risks. This module examines common hazards, musculoskeletal injuries, back strain, repetitive movement injuries, and the factors that increase the likelihood of workplace accidents.
Before lifting or moving any load, it’s important to understand the risks involved. Learn how to identify hazards, evaluate tasks, assess the work environment, and determine suitable control measures to minimise the chance of injury.
Reducing manual handling risks requires planning and safe working practices. Explore methods such as task redesign, the use of mechanical lifting aids, teamwork, safe work procedures, and ergonomic considerations that improve workplace safety.
Complete the course by learning the principles of safe lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and lowering loads. You’ll discover how correct body positioning, proper lifting techniques, and good posture help reduce strain and prevent injuries in everyday work activities.
FAQ
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners as well as workers in healthcare, construction, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and other industries where manual handling tasks are common.
You’ll learn about manual handling hazards, workplace injuries, risk assessments, control measures, safe lifting techniques, ergonomic principles, and workplace health and safety responsibilities.
Manual handling injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace musculoskeletal disorders. Understanding safe handling techniques helps reduce injuries, improve workplace safety, and support compliance with Canadian occupational health and safety practices.
A manual handling risk assessment identifies potential hazards involved in lifting or moving loads and evaluates factors such as the task, load, environment, and individual capabilities to determine appropriate control measures.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement in Manual Handling: Controlling and Reducing Risks, supporting your continuing education and workplace development.
Yes. The course provides practical knowledge on identifying hazards, assessing risks, applying safe handling techniques, and following injury prevention practices that contribute to safer workplaces across Canada.
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