Manual Handling Training

Do you have problems with Manual Handling

As an employer you probably won’t be surprised to hear that back pain is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence and lost productivity. One of the reasons back pain causes such problems is that it is often associated with long term absence of not just days and weeks but even months off work. And as all employers know, absence is costly.

Why do you need Manual Handling Training

Because back pain is such a common occurrence with eight out of 10 people having back problems, many employers aren’t aware of the simple steps they can do to prevent it and to save their business unnecessary expense. The impact on a business of absence from back injuries is a significant loss of productivity.  Anyone involved in the moving and handling of goods and people could be at risk. Back pain and injuries result from the moving and handling of loads, even light loads if they are carried out in poor conditions. Poor ergonomics and workplace layout can also be a factor in many hazardous manual handling tasks.

Manual Handling Training can reduce the cost of back pain

One way to promote a safe working environment and protect your business is with manual handling training. If you want to avoid back injuries, absence from work and possible litigation than effective manual handling can help. Manual Handling Training will help your employees to work without risking an injury.

Ensure your employees work safely with Manual Handling Training

Many businesses are under the assumption that manual handling training does not apply to them because they are working mainly in an office environment, but, back pain can be the result of repeated of twisting, stretching and poor biomechanics rather than one particular incidence.

Protect your business with Manual Handling Training

By reducing the number of back injuries at work you will not only improve your absence levels and productivity but you will also be complying with health + safety regulations. Its important to remember that employers are expected to prevent ill health from work and Manual Handling Training is one way an employer can demonstrate their compliance under the Manual Handling Regs.

What does a Manual Handling Training Course provide?

Our Manual Handling Training courses are run by health professionals with specific ergonomic & health & safety training. All our Manual Handling Trainers are experienced in the prevention and management of back injuries in a range of sectors including healthcare warehousing, manufacturing.

All our manual handling workshops include a large practical session to ensure participants learn effective lifting techniques and how to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

Our manual handling course can be tailored to your exact needs, from a one-hour office information course, or a two-hour workshop best suited to an industrial/warehouse environment.

All manual handling training can be carried out at your premises at a time that suits you. This will help minimise any disruption to your business. All that’s required is a small, vacant office or room.

To arrange your Manual Handling Training

Call us now on 0845 4507316

• Speak to one of our team about the Manual Handling Training you need
• Select a suitable date and training venue
• The Ergonomist will provide all the handouts, presentation guides and attendance certificates
• Let everyone know about the practical aspect of the training

Download our Manual Handling Course Outlines