The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment is intended for individuals responsible for identifying and managing manual handling risks in the workplace. This includes employers, employee representatives, and anyone beginning or enhancing their manual handling risk assessment practices.
Collaboration between NEBOSH and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – the UK’s Health & Safety Regulator – led to the development of this course.
Overview
UNIT MHR1: MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT covers:
• Understanding manual handling risks
• Identifying common risk factors
• Legal requirements under UK regulations
• Applying a structured approach to risk assessment
With topics including:
• Workplace and task design
• Load and environment considerations
• Individual capability and risk perception
• Recording and communicating assessment findings
Skills gained:
• Recognise manual handling risks
• Carry out effective risk assessments
• Recommend control measures to reduce risks
• Align practices with legal and regulatory standards
A basic understanding of workplace health and safety is recommended. This could be gained through experience or by completing a NEBOSH Certificate-level qualification.
What you will study
Entry Requirement
• Classroom – 1 day plus assessment
• Live Online – 1 day plus assessment
• Online – Approx. 7 hours of self-paced study
• In-company – Courses delivered worldwide
Methods of study
The assessment consists of one practical, scenario-based manual handling risk assessment exercise.
Assessment
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