The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to perform manual handling tasks correctly. Manual Handling is a legal requirement for all employers and employees were lifting is involved within a workplace. This course will teach learners to carry out manual handling risk assessments and to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries to employees by implementing appropriate controls and seeking alternatives where necessary. This course can be done as a classroom course or as a blended online course, involving online modules and a classroom-based practical assessment.