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Is manual handling training a legal requirement in the UK?

Manual handling training is a legal requirement under UK health and safety law. Here is what MHOR 1992 demands, the HSE guideline weights, and how to prove compliance.

The learndirect compliance team - learndirect • 7 min read • 20 July 2026

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