NPORS Manual Handling N704

The aim of the NPORS Manual Handling (N704) course is to teach learners how to handle loads safely, efficiently, and with reduced risk of injury, helping organisations stay compliant with UK Health & Safety legislation.

Key Course Objectives:

• Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees
• Recognise common manual handling risks and injury types
• Learn and practise correct lifting posture and safe movement techniques
• Understand pushing, pulling, carrying, and team lifting best practices
• Identify when to use mechanical aids and how to choose the correct type
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments before handling loads
• Apply NPORS-approved safe systems of work
• Build confidence to handle loads safely in everyday tasks

By the end of the course, learners will be able to prevent injuries, reduce workplace risks, and handle loads confidently and safely.

Upon successful completion of the NPORS Manual Handling (N704) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N704 certificate, confirming they have gained the essential skills and knowledge required to lift, carry, push, pull, and handle loads safely in the workplace.

Your Award Will Include:

• Official NPORS N704 Certificate
• Verified understanding of safe manual handling techniques
• Awareness of common risks, injuries, and prevention measures
• Knowledge of safe lifting posture, team lifting, and mechanical aid use
• Confidence to reduce strain, avoid injury, and work safely in a range of environments

Who the Award Is For:

Ideal for warehouse staff, construction workers, agricultural teams, office employees, and anyone who regularly lifts or moves loads as part of their job role.

The NPORS Manual Handling (N704) course is straightforward, essential, and suitable for all industries:

Course Duration Overview:

• Typically ½ day, making it ideal for induction or refresher training
• Includes interactive theory covering risks, responsibilities, and safe practices
• Practical demonstrations of correct lifting and handling techniques
• Concludes with an NPORS theory assessment

Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with strong health and safety knowledge.

TUPPCO Training delivers this course across the UK, including warehouses, construction sites, offices, schools, farms, and commercial workplaces.

TUPPCO Training provides on-site Manual Handling courses, allowing your staff to learn using your workplace layout, your equipment, and real task examples.

Benefits of On-Site Training:

1. Tailored to your operational tasks and environmental risks
2. Practical demonstrations using real loads and real workplace scenarios
3. Minimises downtime and travel for your team
4. Helps reinforce your existing health and safety policies
5. Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors

Suitable On-Site Locations Include:

• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Construction and civil engineering sites
• Offices and commercial buildings
• Care homes, schools, and educational settings
• Agricultural and industrial environments

TUPPCO Training covers the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and the whole of the UK.