Learn safe manual handling techniques for charity retail staff and volunteers. 
 
This comprehensive Manual Handling for Charity Retail course is specifically designed for charity shop staff and volunteers. It provides essential training on how to lift, move, and handle donations safely, reducing the risk of injury while working in retail shops, warehouses, and donation centres. 
 
This online training is flexible and can be completed at your own pace. Once you finish the course and pass the final test, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 
 
What You'll Learn
This online course is divided into key modules, covering all aspects of safe manual handling in a charity retail environment: 
Introduction to Manual Handling – Understanding the importance of manual handling safety in charity shops, warehouses, and donation centres. 
Understanding Manual Handling Risks – Learn the common risks and injuries caused by improper lifting and moving of items. 
Back Anatomy and Good Posture – Understand how the spine works and how proper posture can prevent injuries. 
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (TILE Approach) – Learn how to assess manual handling risks using Task, Individual, Load, and Environment (TILE). 
Safe Manual Handling Techniques – Master safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to reduce injury risks. 
Safe Use of Manual Handling Aids – Learn how to use trolleys, dollies, and ladders safely to transport and handle heavy or bulky items. 
Final Assessment & Certificate – Complete a multiple-choice test to receive your Certificate of Completion. 
 
What’s Included in the Course? 
We provide more than just training – this course equips you with essential manual handling knowledge and practical techniques tailored to the charity retail sector. 
Up-to-date content – The course is based on UK Health and Safety guidelines, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. 
Engaging online format – Learn through interactive modules with clear video demonstrations. 
Self-paced learning – Start and pause the course as needed, with unlimited access to course materials. 
Risk assessment training – Learn to assess manual handling risks using the TILE approach (Task, Individual, Load, Environment). 
Practical guidance on lifting techniques – Discover safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling methods to avoid strain and injury. 
Proper use of manual handling aids – Learn how to safely use trolleys, step ladders, and other lifting aids. 
Final assessment and certification – Pass a multiple-choice test and receive a Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your knowledge. 
 
Who Should Take This Course? 
This course is designed for anyone working or volunteering in charity retail, including: 
Charity shop staff 
Volunteers 
Warehouse and stockroom workers 
Donation centre workers 
No prior experience is required, making this course suitable for both new and experienced staff who need to improve their manual handling awareness and skills. 
 
Course Format 
100% Online – Access the course from any device at any time. 
Approximate Duration: 30–45 minutes 
Final Test: Multiple-choice exam to assess your understanding. 
Certificate of Completion: Sent via email upon passing the test. 
Log-in details to access this course are emailed within two working days from the date of purchase.
 
Quantity Discounts
If you would like multiple people trained, discounts are available for bulk purchases of the online course. The discounted prices are shown below.
 
Pack of 5: £32 each (total price £160), saving £10
Pack of 10: £30.60 each (total cost £306), saving £34
Pack of 20: £29.05 each (total cost £581), saving £99
 
IMPORTANT: Multiple quantity coupons are emailed to a single email address. Each trainee then registers on the Thinkific site and redeems their coupon.
 
Terms and Conditions
Each coupon can only be used by one person for a single course and test.
Candidates should enter their name carefully when prompted as this information will automatically transfer and be displayed on their Certificate exactly as it has been entered.
Certificates will be provided in PDF format upon successful completion of the course and tests. 
All course and tests must be submitted within 24 months from the date of purchase.
When an online course is purchased, you will receive your coupon and joining details via email.