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Ideal for managers and supervisors working outside the UK, the NEBOSH General Certificate is a globally recognised qualification for those working in, or progressing into, the health and safety industry.
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment has been developed in partnership with Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
The course is designed to help you identify, assess and effectively manage manual handling risks in the workplace. It provides practical guidance on recognising hazardous manual handling activities, evaluating the level of risk and prioritising suitable control measures to help protect workers from injury.
You will also learn how to use the HSE’s recognised manual handling assessment tools, including the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) and the Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) tool. The course also develops your understanding of what makes a manual handling risk assessment suitable and sufficient.
NEBOSH is a globally recognised awarding organisation specialising in health, safety and environmental qualifications. According to the 2025 NEBOSH Jobs Barometer, more than 85% of UK health and safety job roles analysed specifically referenced a NEBOSH qualification, with the National General Certificate appearing in 61% of vacancies. This demonstrates the strong recognition NEBOSH qualifications continue to receive from UK employers.
Whether you are already working in health and safety or looking to develop your knowledge and career prospects, this qualification provides practical skills that can be applied directly within the workplace.
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Benefits for Employers
Demonstrate a clear commitment to effective health and safety management in the workplace
Reduce the risk of manual handling injuries and associated employee absence
Support improved productivity by helping employees work more safely
Strengthen your organisation’s health and safety culture
Benefits for Learners
Develop practical knowledge of safe manual handling and effective risk assessment
Learn how to identify hazards and recommend suitable control measures
Build confidence in supporting and advising others on safer manual handling practices
Contribute to a positive health and safety culture within your workplace
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Our team of experienced NEBOSH tutors provides expert guidance throughout your learning journey. With comprehensive support, practical advice, and top-quality resources, we ensure you gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed.
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We are dedicated to helping you pass with confidence. Our above-average NEBOSH pass rates demonstrate our commitment to delivering effective training that truly prepares you for your assessments.
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If you don’t pass on your first attempt, we offer additional support and guidance to help you achieve your qualification. However, with our structured learning approach and expert tuition, most learners pass first time.
With SM Safety Training, you can be confident in receiving professional, high-quality training that empowers you to excel in health and safety management.
When studied in-house or at your location, the duration of this course is 1 day.
The NEBOSH Unit MHR1: Assessing Manual Handling Risk is made up of three key elements:
Principles of Manual Handling
Explore why manual handling should be avoided where possible and understand the moral, legal and business reasons for effectively managing manual handling risks. You will also look at the common types of injuries and ill health that can result from poor manual handling practices.
Managing Manual Handling Risk – Identification of Risk
Learn how to identify the key risk factors associated with manual handling activities. You will also develop an understanding of how to use the HSE’s recognised assessment tools, including the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) and Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP), and what is required to make a risk assessment suitable and sufficient.
Managing Manual Handling Risk – Control of Risk
Learn how manual handling risks can be eliminated or reduced through suitable control measures, including the use of mechanical aids and equipment. You will also develop your understanding of good manual handling techniques and how these can help reduce the risk of injury.
A practical assessment is completed at the end of the course.
You will watch a video of a workplace manual handling activity and be asked to assess the task using the relevant HSE tools and templates. This allows you to demonstrate your understanding of manual handling risk assessment and how to apply the techniques covered during the course.
Further information about the assessment is available within the course syllabus and assessment guidance documents.
Please note: All course materials and certificates are sent by post. Additional postage charges may apply for learners based outside the UK. Where applicable, we will contact you after booking to confirm the delivery cost.
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After achieving the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment, many learners choose to continue their development with the NEBOSH National General Certificate.
This qualification expands on core health and safety knowledge and covers the key principles of occupational health and safety, making it an ideal next step for anyone looking to start or progress a career in the industry.
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The learning outcomes of the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment include:
Explain why it is important to reduce the risks associated with manual handling activities
Understand roles and responsibilities relating to manual handling
Identify manual handling hazards and explain how they can lead to injury
Demonstrate and apply appropriate manual handling risk assessment techniques
Apply wider risk management principles to help control manual handling risks effectively
Using this qualification to develop in-house knowledge and competence can also help organisations:
Reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and other manual handling injuries
Improve the quality and consistency of manual handling risk assessments
Ensure assessments reflect recognised good practice
Make effective use of HSE manual handling tools and templates, including MAC and RAPP
Build greater confidence in managing manual handling risks across the workplace
