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Manual Material Handling Training

Empower Your Team to Lift, Carry, and Move Safely

What the Training Covers

  • Ergonomic principles of safe manual handling

  • Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and how to avoid them

  • Proper lifting techniques for various load types and environments

  • Safe pushing and pulling strategies

  • Use of mechanical aids (e.g., dollies, carts, lift assists)

  • Workplace-specific scenarios and hands-on practice

  • Body mechanics and posture awareness

  • Fatigue management and early signs of strain

Our Manual Material Handling (MMH) Training program is designed to equip employees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to reduce the risk of injury during lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks. This training is ideal for workers in physically demanding roles and organizations aiming to build a proactive safety culture.

A woman gives a manual material handling demonstration to a group during an ergonomics training session, using a box on a table as a visual aid.

Who Should Attend

This training is essential for any employee whose role involves physical effort or manual handling. It’s especially valuable for:

  • Warehouse and logistics staff who frequently lift, stack, and move goods

  • Healthcare and long-term care workers who assist patients and handle medical equipment

  • Construction and trades professionals working with heavy tools and materials

  • Manufacturing and assembly line employees performing repetitive tasks with physical strain

  • Supervisors and safety coordinators responsible for enforcing safe work practices

  • New hires who need foundational training in safe handling techniques

  • Return-to-work employees transitioning back after injury or modified duties

Training Format

  • Delivered on-site or virtually

  • Available in English and French

  • Tailored to your industry and job tasks

  • Includes interactive demonstrations, group discussions, and individual coaching

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Why It Matters

Manual handling injuries are among the most common and costly workplace incidents. They can lead to chronic pain, lost productivity, increased compensation claims, and long-term disability. Poor lifting technique, awkward postures, and repetitive strain are often preventable with proper training.

Our MMH training helps organizations:

  • Reduce injury rates and physical strain through practical, evidence-based instruction

  • Improve productivity and morale by empowering workers to move confidently and safely

  • Support compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and ergonomic standards

  • Lower costs associated with workplace injuries, absenteeism, and insurance claims

  • Build a culture of safety where employees feel supported and informed

Who Should Attend

This training is essential for any employee whose role involves physical effort or manual handling. It’s especially valuable for:

  • Warehouse and logistics staff who frequently lift, stack, and move goods

  • Healthcare and long-term care workers who assist patients and handle medical equipment

  • Construction and trades professionals working with heavy tools and materials

  • Manufacturing and assembly line employees performing repetitive tasks with physical strain

  • Supervisors and safety coordinators responsible for enforcing safe work practices

  • New hires who need foundational training in safe handling techniques

  • Return-to-work employees transitioning back after injury or modified duties

Where We Work

We proudly deliver MMH assessments across Ontario and Québec, helping organizations create safer, more efficient workplaces. Our certified ergonomists are available for on-site evaluations in:

  • Ottawa – Supporting healthcare, warehousing, and public sector teams

  • Toronto – Serving logistics, retail, and industrial operations

  • Gatineau – Providing bilingual services to federal and private clients

  • Mississauga & Oakville – Helping regional employers reduce injury risk

  • Hamilton – Partnering with manufacturing and field service teams

 
 
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Book a Manual Materials Handling Training

Help your team lift smarter, work safer, and stay injury-free.