What is Manual Handling Training?
Over 300,000 people each year suffer a work related injury solely due to poor manual handling practices. It accounts for around a third of all work place injuries in the UK each year. However, the damaged caused is not nearly as significant as the result of poor moving and handling practices.
Manual handling processes are essential to ensure the safety of your staff and the students they support. Helping your staff understand and carryout safe practice.
Our course is perfect for primary and secondary schools, colleges, nurseries and universities how needs either refresher training or have new starters. Ensuring safety is everyone's responsibility and this course will help you protect your team.
Any staff member who is lifting, pushing or carrying objects needs to have training in manual handling to comply with UK law.
There are plenty of benefits to undertaking this course, from your staff understanding the difference between manual handling and moving handling, how to safely carryout manual handling practices and stay within the UK guidelines.
Knowing you have properly trained staff, who have the knowledge, skills and understanding of manual handling is of a huge benefit. It will help reduce work-related absences and illness, work-related injury and help your organisation's reputation.
Our sessions are delivered by experienced professionals who tailor content to your workplace and ensure that your team gains skills they can apply immediately. We also specialise in fun, engaging and interactive training which helps your staff not only learn today, but remember it tomorrow, when they’re back on shift.
At the Leicestershire Training Team, we embrace a fresh approach to workplace training. Our sessions are designed to be dynamic, participatory, and educational, ensuring optimal retention. We provide a diverse range of engaging activities, expert insights, and flexible options that encompass technology, interactive games, and real-life experiences. Whether conducted face-to-face or via Zoom, our training programs empower your staff, helping them acquire and refine essential skills. Join us for an immersive training experience that will inspire and motivate your team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While based in Leicestershire, the team also supports organisations across the Midlands and surrounding areas. If you're outside the county, just get in touch to discuss logistics.
Yes. The training is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to suit both small teams and large organisations. Whether you're a small or a multi-site care provider, the course can be delivered in a way that fits your operational needs.
The training from the Leicestershire Training Team can be delivered in-person, ensuring learners receive hands-on guidance and can ask organisation-specific questions in real-time. If you've got any questions, contact us to find the perfect course for you.
Yes, each participant will receive a complimentary certificate confirming successful completion of the training course. These will be emailed over to the person booking the training via email.
Absolutely. The training can be adapted based on your organisation’s working environment, staff roles and the specific concerns relevant to your organisation.
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Why Choose Us
Training was amazing I feel I learnt so much even going in with a bit of knowledge already!! He made it fun and very interesting!!
Paige - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
They are very friendly and knowledgeable, making the atmosphere conducive to learning. I definitely recommend anyone in Health and social care to get in touch with Leicestershire Training team
Vee - Manager (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
The trainer who ran the training sessions today did a fantastic job! He has an amazing sense of humour and made difficult topics fun and engaging,
Vanessa - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
Always very informative about the specified subject. Without these training courses we wouldn't get to know detailed things about the aspects of a patients disabilities.
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