Manual Handling Training for Film, TV & Production Crews
Reduce Risk, Protect Your Crew, and Comply with UK Regulations
Heavy lifting and physical carrying are routine activities across film, television, and production sets. Whether it’s moving lighting rigs, transporting camera equipment, handling set construction materials, or shifting props, crew members are frequently exposed to the risk of injury due to poor manual handling practices.
Our Manual Handling Training course is specifically designed for production environments. It provides cast, crew, and operational staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to lift, carry, and move loads safely and effectively – reducing the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries on set.
What is Manual Handling?
Manual handling is legally defined in the UK as:
“…any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or bodily force.”
This includes not only objects such as flight cases, sandbags, and set elements, but also people or animals where relevant. Given the variety and unpredictability of tasks on set, training in proper manual handling techniques is vital for personal safety and production continuity.
Legal Compliance – Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, all employers are legally required to:
- Avoid hazardous manual handling operations where reasonably practicable;
- Assess the risk of injury from any unavoidable manual handling tasks;
- Reduce the risk of harm through control measures, training, and safe systems of work.
It is the responsibility of employers and production companies to ensure that all team members are both trained and competent in manual handling procedures.
Course Overview
Our manual handling course has been tailored for the unique demands of production crews and freelancers working in dynamic, high-pressure environments. It combines classroom-based learning with practical skills application to ensure immediate relevance and understanding.
Course Content Includes:
- Manual Handling Legislation and Legal Duties
Understand your obligations under UK health and safety law, including responsibilities of both employers and employees. - Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Roles in ensuring a safe working environment and reducing manual handling risks. - Anatomy and Physiology
Learn how the spine works, why it’s vulnerable to injury, and how poor technique can cause long-term harm. - Common Causes of Back Pain and Injuries
Identify risk factors and avoidable practices that lead to musculoskeletal disorders. - Risk Identification and Load Assessment
Learn to assess the weight, size, shape, and stability of loads before handling. - Manual Handling Risk Assessment Techniques
Conduct and interpret manual handling risk assessments using industry-standard frameworks. - Safer Handling Principles and Movement Strategies
Explore posture, lifting technique, and team handling protocols to minimise risk. - Hazardous Systems of Work
Identify and eliminate unsafe work practices, particularly in fast-paced or unpredictable production environments. - Practical Techniques and Scenario-Based Training
Hands-on training in lifting, carrying, lowering, pushing, and pulling across common on-set scenarios. - Course Evaluation and Certification
Participants are assessed through observation and feedback to ensure competence. A certificate is issued upon successful completion.
Why Choose Our Training?
- Designed specifically for film, TV, and location-based industries
- Delivered by qualified health and safety professionals with industry experience
- On-site or virtual delivery options available to suit your schedule
- Supports compliance with HSE and industry best practice standards
Book Your Manual Handling Training
Protect your team, reduce the risk of costly injuries, and ensure your production stays on track. Contact us today to book your manual handling training or to discuss group training packages.
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07831606857 or 07789913918
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