Top 10 Free Manual Handling Courses

Storage and logistics are integral parts of retail and it is no surprise that advanced handling of equipment is used in daily operations. Having sufficient knowledge regarding these parts is vital to operate warehouse automation technology and Mitti (by SafetyCulture) has a course solely dedicated to that. Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s Storing and Handling Equipment course covers the necessary information on how to handle and store product stocks.

Included in the 4 lessons are the types of equipment, safety, use of the equipment, and maintenance. Also, like other Mitti (by SafetyCulture) courses, a certificate of completion will be provided to the learners and assessments can be conducted in a gamified manner to engage the learners. Courses can also be translated into over 100 languages using their AI translation tool.

This concise and informative microlearning course is great to introduce or even refresh new and old employees. Your team can receive compliance training every day and retain key concepts since the course only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Since Mitti (by SafetyCulture) lessons are accessible through smartphones and tablets, learners are free to take this corporate elearning course anytime to their best availability.

Scope: Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS), safe handling of materials and equipment, equipment storage, equipment use safety

Whether it’s lifting, transferring, or anything related to using force and manual work, High Speed Training's Online Manual Handling Training course has got you covered. This online course includes videos and downloadable materials essential to the learning process of the workers. It takes approximately 3 hours to complete and assessments are given simultaneously. Certification is provided the next day that is accredited by the CPD Certification Service. The good news is that this certificate has no expiration date. The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management has also independently recognized this course.

Scope: Introduction and legislation, manual handling injuries, risk assessments for safe manual handling, avoiding and controlling the risks, safe manual handling techniques

The Manual Handling Training course by Alert Force includes separate modules dedicated to healthcare, construction, office, and warehouse workers. Helpful techniques for safe handling activities are taught in this course and you can choose whether you want to take it face-to-face for 3 hours or online for around  45-60 minutes. Also, a certificate is given after having passed all quizzes. This refresher training is perfect for all workers that regularly do manual handling.

This training complies with all OSHA regulations. This provides you with complete confidence that the knowledge and skills you'll gain from this course will be keep you from any non-compliance hazards.

Scope: Healthcare, construction, office, and warehouse manual handling

Operating heavy machinery is unavoidable in construction, woodworking, and metalworking industries. There are proper handling techniques and safety precautions that are undertaken when handling specialized equipment. With Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s Safe Use of Machinery course, you will learn the do’s and don'ts of handling industrial machines such as drill presses and lathes. Mitti (by SafetyCulture) has got you covered with their microlearning courses that you can learn at your own pace. Included are lessons on machine and equipment hazards, common guarding methods, and pre- and post-operation safety checks.

This course is easy to access and ready to be deployed. If needed, you can also use Mitti (by SafetyCulture)'s creator tool to edit this course’s content and add strategies unique to your business.

Scope: Machine and equipment hazards, methods of machine guarding

The Manual Handling Course by the British Safety Council is a short course designed to help employees understand the risks associated with manual handling and how they can help reduce workplace injury. There are 4 lessons included in this course that can be completed online. Manual handling laws and risk assessments are just some of the topics covered. It takes 20-30 minutes to accomplish and to be able to get a certificate, the learner must pass a short multiple-choice assessment. This course can provided as an introductory course, and also as a refresher at least after 12 months. It can be purchased by individuals or organizations.

Scope: Common injuries, manual handling law, risk assessments, control strategies

The Manual Handling Training course by iHasco focuses more on the health aspect of what manual work brings to the employees. Incorrect lifting, handling, and carrying causes fatal injuries and muscoskeletal disorders and so, this course provides comprehensive training about the proper ergonomic techniques that employees can apply like correct postural habits and assessing materials before use. All in all, there are 4 lessons about manual handling operations that you can accomplish in just 35 minutes. Also, the course is available in 32 languages, and certificates are provided after completion. Your certificate will feature your name, company name, course title, passing rate, completion date, expiration date, and approval or accreditation stamps. This certificate can be stored in any SCORM-compliant LMS, if you have any.

Scope: Your back during manual handling, daily tasks, LITE (Load-Individual-Task-Environment) assessments, techniques

Material Handling Safety by eSafety takes us back to the basic elements of manual handling. There are different injuries in this line of work and the most popular is developing back injuries due to improper lifting techniques. Tools, equipment, and other materials also cause injuries and this short course will tackle those topics. Overall, there are 10 sections in this course that can be completed in just 20 minutes. Each course is designed to meet the Federal standard for general awareness training. However, eSafety also allows you to customize the training content to fit your company's needs if necessary.

Scope: Potential hazards, material storage, manual handling, different types of equipment

Hand and Power Tool Safety Training Video online training by Atlantic Training is an OSHA-compliant course. Employees that do manual handling will learn professional-grade tools appropriate to their line of work. They will also learn potential hazards and the appropriate actions to emergency situations. This course can be accomplished in around 13 minutes. This course is delivered via video-on-demand format. Meaning, learners will be able to stream this course from anywhere, using their desktops or even mobile devices.

Scope: Professional-grade tools, injury prevention

Handling power tools is common among people who are into DIYs and crafts. You can find tools in your local hardware. There are also tools used by professionals in construction and other related fields. Knowing the general usage and safety measures for handling power tools is important, especially since there are a lot of them that are accessible for anyone to buy and use at home. Fortunately, Mitti (by SafetyCulture) has a Handling Power Tools course, free for anyone to take. This course has 2 informative lessons about general information concerning handling, safety, and actions to take in emergencies.

With Mitti (by SafetyCulture)’s intuitive drag and drop creator tools, you can easily customize this course. Feel free to tweak the content or add any vital information like your company's own policies and regulations.

Scope: General safety, common injuries