Warehouse Manual Handling & Safety Training for Operatives (MHOR & TILEO)

Training Express Ltd

• Warehouse Manual Handling & Safety Training for Operatives (MHOR & TILEO) 37:52

  • 1: Introduction 00:53
  • 2: Introduction 01:00
  • 3: 1.1 What Counts as Manual Handling 01:10
  • 4: 1.2 – What Happens When You Get It Wrong 00:57
  • 5: 1.3 – Who’s Responsible for Safety 00:51
  • 6: 1.4 – Hazards Hiding in the Warehouse 00:50
  • 7: Module 1: What Manual Handling Really Means in Warehousing 04:00
  • 8: Module 1 01:00
  • 9: 2.1 – The TILEO Risk Check 00:53
  • 10: 2.2 – Safe Lifting in Action 00:44
  • 11: 2.3 – Adapting to the Load 00:50
  • 12: 2.4 – Posture Your First Line of Defence 00:42
  • 13: Module 2: Lifting Smart—The Mechanics of Safe Handling 04:00
  • 14: Module 2 01:00
  • 15: 3.1 – Using Manual Handling Aids Effectively 00:45
  • 16: 3.2 – Working Around Forklifts and Hoists 00:56
  • 17: 3.3 – Stacking and Securing Loads 00:45
  • 18: 3.4 – Getting Trained and Staying Sharp 00:45
  • 19: Module 3: Tools of the Trade—Handling Aids and Equipment 05:00
  • 20: Module 3 01:00
  • 21: 4.1 Plan Before You Lift 00:52
  • 22: 4.2 Handle Less, Move Smarter 00:46
  • 23: 4.3 When Things Go Wrong 00:43
  • 24: 4.4 Build a Culture That Backs Safety 00:43
  • 25: Module 4: Stay Safe, Stay Smart—Risk Reduction and Response 04:00
  • 26: Module 4 01:00
  • 27: Conclusion 00:47
  • 28: Conclusion 01:00

The Warehouse Manual Handling & Safety Training for Operatives (MHOR & TILEO) course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in warehouse, storage, or logistics environments. Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common causes of workplace accidents in the UK, making safe handling awareness essential.

Poor lifting techniques, unsafe load movement, and rushed tasks can lead to serious injuries such as back strain, muscle sprains, and long-term physical problems. This course is ideal for warehouse operatives, stock handlers, delivery staff, and supervisors who regularly move goods and materials. It helps reduce risks while supporting legal compliance and workplace safety standards.

This course covers the principles of safe manual handling using the TILEO framework, helping learners assess task, load, environment, and individual risks before lifting. Participants will learn correct lifting posture, safe movement techniques, and how to use equipment such as pallet trucks and trolleys safely. The course also explains responsibilities under Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992, incident reporting, and risk reduction strategies. By the end, learners will be able to work more safely and support a stronger safety culture in warehouse operations.

Course Curriculum :

• Module 1: What Manual Handling Really Means in Warehousing
• 1.1 What Counts as Manual Handling?
• Learn which warehouse tasks are classed as manual handling—some might surprise you.
• Understand how everyday movements like lifting, carrying, and pushing can become risky.
• 1.2 What Happens When You Get It Wrong
• Discover the real cost of poor handling—injuries, lost time, and legal trouble.
• Explore common injuries like sprains and back strain through warehouse-based examples.
• 1.3 Who’s Responsible for Safety?
• Know your legal responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992.
• Learn what’s expected from both employers and warehouse staff to stay compliant.
• 1.4 Hazards Hiding in the Warehouse
• Identify where manual handling risks lurk—from tight aisles to stacked pallets.
• Analyse real warehouse incident case studies to see how things go wrong—and why.
• Module 2: Lifting Smart—The Mechanics of Safe Handling
• 2.1 The TILEO Risk Check
• Learn how to assess every handling task using TILEO (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Other).
• Spot red flags before they turn into injuries.
• 2.2 Safe Lifting in Action
• Nail the step-by-step method for lifting safely—stance, grip, and movement.
• Avoid the top three mistakes operatives make when lifting.
• 2.3 Adapting to the Load
• Adjust your technique for awkward, heavy, or unstable items.
• Choose the right gloves, shoes, or protective gear for each job.
• 2.4 Posture: Your First Line of Defence
• Use body mechanics that protect your spine and joints with every lift.
• Learn how core strength and positioning reduce fatigue and injury.
• Module 3: Tools of the Trade—Handling Aids and Equipment
• 3.1 Using Manual Handling Aids Effectively
• Match the right aid to the task—trolleys, pallet trucks, and more.
• Inspect equipment before use to avoid breakdowns and accidents.
• 3.2 Working Around Forklifts and Hoists
• Stay safe when working in shared spaces with machinery.
• Understand blind spots and safe zones in the warehouse layout.
• 3.3 Stacking and Securing Loads
• Learn how to wrap, strap, and stack for maximum stability.
• Avoid the “domino effect” from poorly secured loads.
• 3.4 Getting Trained and Staying Sharp
• Know the legal training requirements for using manual handling tools.
• Learn how to report and react when equipment is damaged or dangerous.
• Module 4: Stay Safe, Stay Smart—Risk Reduction and Response
• 4.1 Plan Before You Lift
• Learn how to carry out a quick manual handling risk assessment on the job.
• Use planning to avoid rush jobs and unsafe shortcuts.
• 4.2 Handle Less, Move Smarter
• Discover how to reduce frequency, distance, and weight of handling tasks.
• Use layout changes and team coordination to limit physical strain.
• 4.3 When Things Go Wrong
• Know exactly what to do if someone is hurt handling a load.
• Follow your site’s incident reporting and emergency response procedures.
• 4.4 Build a Culture That Backs Safety
• Create a team mindset that values smart handling and looking out for each other.
• Use toolbox talks and quick check-ins to keep safety front of mind.

Accreditation

Our course is fully CPD-accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE CPD-accredited digital certificate, titled: Warehouse Manual Handling & Safety Training for Operatives (MHOR & TILEO). You will also get a FREE hardcopy certificate (Shipping cost £5.99).

Recommended renewal

This certificate does not have a fixed expiration date. However, in accordance with industry best practice guidelines, it is recommended that the certification be renewed every 3 years.

• Warehouse operatives handling stock, boxes, or pallets daily
• Pickers and packers working in busy storage facilities
• Delivery and logistics staff moving goods regularly
• Supervisors responsible for warehouse health and safety
• New warehouse workers needing manual handling awareness training

• Warehouse Operative
• Forklift Truck Operator
• Goods In / Goods Out Assistant
• Stock Controller
• Logistics Assistant
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Distribution Centre Operative

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