United Kingdom · Manual handling
Do I need a Manual Handling certificate to work in the UK?
What the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require.
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Short answer
You don't need to bring your own certificate by law. Your employer must avoid hazardous manual handling so far as is reasonably practicable, assess what cannot be avoided, reduce the risk and give you information (MHOR 1992 reg. 4), and provide training on recruitment and when risks change (MHSWR 1999 reg. 13).
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Official sources
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, reg. 4legislation.gov.uk · legislation.gov.uk · Checked 2026-10-06
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, reg. 13legislation.gov.uk · legislation.gov.uk · Checked 2026-10-06