Manual Handling Training Ellesmere Port

It has been identified that over 25% of accidents that are reported to the HSE each year are related to manual handling. These accidents often result in hours of downtime for companies. If you’re based in Ellesmere Port or the surrounding areas, you can easily receive training on Manual Handling at your workplace.

Additionally, employers must comply with The Manual Handling Operations 1992, which explicitly mandates that they are responsible for ensuring their staff who engage in lifting or moving loads are adequately trained. This course is specifically designed to assist employers in fulfilling this obligation.

Did you know we can come to your workplace to deliver the Manual Handling Training course!

Delivered directly in your workplace for up to 6-12 delegates – High Quality Training, competitively priced to meet your Training budget. Call 0151 515 0416 and ask to speak with one of our Training Consultants for full details and pricing.

It is imperative that companies prioritize the prevention of back and limb injuries over treating them after the fact. To accomplish this, it is vital to ensure that employees receive appropriate training in manual handling techniques. Furthermore, Physical labour, uncomfortable positions, and injury can increase the risk of MSDs, not just manual lifting.

Training Solutions North West have delivered Manual Handling Training to many businesses in and around the Ellesmere Port area for the last 10 years. We customise training to fit your unique work environment. We have a good understanding of this and hence, we design each manual handling course specific and bespoke to your working environment.

Manual lifting training courses take place on employers premises.

This causes less disruption of production. It also gives the most relevant practical demonstration for the trainees. We will be able to practice some of the manual handling techniques within the trainees normal working environment.

For further guidance on Manual Handling in the workplace and access to useful tools to determine your Manual Handling Training requirements please visit the Health and Safety Executive HSE website section on Manual Handling.

Manual handling injuries are part of a wider group of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The term ‘musculoskeletal disorders’ covers any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or other tissues in the upper/lower limbs or the back. For more information please visit the Health and Safety Executive website section for MSD – Manual handling.

For more information on our Health and Safety Training offered by Training Solutions North West please email us or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 and ask to speak with one of our training Consultants.