Training your staff to carry out Manual Handling assessment and deliver Manual Handling training to workers
Training your own manual handling assessors and trainers is a cost effective way of addressing manual handling risks on your site. By having your own trained assessors/trainers you will ensure continued attention is paid to the subject and measures to control risk are maintained.
Aims
We will equip your staff with the knowledge and skills to:
- complete manual handling assessments with confidence
- Identify risk and cost effective solutions
- Train workers in the risks and the correct performance of tasks
Duration: 1 day at your premises
Course
The Manual Handling: train the trainer course includes theory and practice so that delegates have underlying knowledge as well as practical skills. We will tailor the course to your company based on our discussions with you. This is best done on a visit to your site before the course. There is no additional charge for this service.
The course will include:
- Definitions of manual handling
- Risks and injuries from manual handling tasks
- Identifying and assessing risk
- Assessments tools
- Cost effective solutions for reducing risk
- The worker training package
- Preparing and delivering training
Documentation and resources
Attendees are issued with a certificate and course notes. Each attendee receives a powerpoint presentation and printable course notes on a DVD for use in worker training sessions.
Costs
One day course at your premises for up to 8 people – £680 + VAT
We can also quote for training at our premises.
Booking
To discuss your requirements or book training, please contact us today.
Other services
We also provide Manual Handling assessment and Manual Handling training for workers.

