High standards of manual handling courses for businesses in Falkirk

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Professional, Medically Qualified

Understand the causes of MH injuries and how to prevent them.

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Task-Specific Training

Attitude and behaviour change is more successful when training is meaningful to the person.

Bespoke and certified manual handling training courses

Harmonic Osteopathy carries out bespoke manual handling courses for workforces and instructors across Falkirk. I am CPD-accredited in manual handling and risk assessment training courses, which I make sure are tailored to suit the individual circumstances of your business. All manual handling training must be done by a qualified trainer. That’s what HSE regulations say, which is why it is so important that your courses cover the tasks that your employees need to do. If you need bespoke courses so that your employees avoid sick days and injury, get in touch and your business will feel the benefit of what I can bring.

Our Manual Handling Training Courses

I offer 3 manual handling training courses for businesses, please click the 3 packages below:

All courses are held on site at your organisation. Effective training should “be relevant and job specific”, “staff training needs to be customised and professionally delivered, should be based on observations of current working practices, and should be informed by the views and experience of the workforce”, “the emphasis in training should be on changing attitudes and behaviour and promoting risk awareness” source, HSE.

Train the trainer courses (up to 8 attendees):

→ 1 day (basic): Learn to run your own in-house practical MHT course. Note: this course is not assessed and only comes with a certificate of attendance.

From £550.

→ 2 day (recommended): CPD certified and assessed. All you need to know to create your own bespoke MHT course, including all legislation and practical training.

From £1100

→ 3 day: The 2 day course plus risk assessment training. HSE approved risk assessment for MH tasks.

From £1500

MHT courses for employees (up to 10 attendees):

→ 2 hour: 100% practical skills. Adapted to your unique organisation, will teach your employees to have more efficient behaviours and more positive attitudes to posture and movement.

From £180.

→ 3 hour: Practical skills plus legislation and dynamic risk assessment training.

From £270

Reduce the risk of manual handling injury by reducing the effort of manual handling tasks.

Data from the HSE says that injuries at work are on the decline but no fewer people are in pain. Manual Handling (MH) practises account for over a third of all workplace injuries. The current teaching is clearly not working. There is no best practise for MH, just as there is no best posture for sitting or standing. We each have our own individuality and training should reflect this.

My methods will teach you the principles of moving with a load, how to make your movement behaviour more efficient and change your attitude to manual handling risk.

As a registered Osteopath and member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health (ACPOHE), I have expert knowledge in kinematic analysis and anatomy, which is integral to effective manual handling training. Both are statutorily registered institutions and I am bound by the professional standards of both. I also hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

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In a nutshell, manual handling injuries are caused when the effort (force) of a task outstrips the resilience of the person to withstand that force at any given time. This can be a one-off injury or an accumulation of repetitive injuries. To reduce this likelihood there are 3 options:

1. Reduce the effort of the task by better ergonomics and task design;

2. Reduce the effort of the task with more efficient movement behaviour;

3. Increase the resilience of the person performing the task.

Number 1 is achieved with good risk assessment and work place modifications.

It is a legal requirement to assess all manual handling tasks and reduce the risk of workplace injury to a minimum.

Allow me to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of your workplace and working practices. Or train your own in-house assessors:

This one day course will help you:

Have the confidence to assess risk in line with HSE best practice.
Train up to 8 members of your team to build in-house expertise using the HSE's own MH assessment tools and templates, including the MAC, RAPP and ART tools as well as introducing you to the benefits and restrictions of other widely used options.
Learn the real causes of MSDs and how to reduce them.
Understand the legal aspects and responsibilities in relation to manual handling.
Demonstrate and practice appropriate risk assessment technique.
Provide insight as to what the regulator will look for when it comes to the effective risk management of manual handling.

Training is on site at your organisation. Effective training should “be relevant and job specific”, “should be based on observations of current working practices, and should be informed by the views and experience of the workforce” source, HSE.

I am a registered Osteopath, member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and NEBOSH manual handling Risk Assessor with 20 years experience of treating, managing and reducing musculoskeletal skeletal pain and injury.

Number 2 is achieved with good Manual Handling Training.

Number 3 should be achieved by improving 1 and 2.

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The care industry has one of the highest rates of work related pain. Moving and handling of people is a very high risk activity if not performed efficiently to ensure the safety of both carer and the people in their care.

My people Moving and Handling training courses are customised to suit your specific working environment, the Moving and Handling activities you perform and the Moving and Handling equipment that you use.

Train the trainer or refresher training

Having an in-house trainer is a cost-effective way to quickly train new staff and ensure all carers are using up-to-date handling techniques.

Run over 2 or 3 days (depending on your requirements) the course will equip you with everything you need to deliver your own People Moving and Handling Training to your staff.

Delegates should have prior knowledge of Moving & Handling of People before attending this course.

Staff training

Fully practical, step-by-step training in safe handling techniques for the lifting and moving of people. Will teach effective and safe methods to protect both carer and those being cared for, including (depending on requirements): manual handling theory; inanimate loads; chair manoeuvres; bed manoeuvres; hoisting; lateral transfers.

Affiliated with the Scottish Manual Handling Passport.

As a registered Osteopath and a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health (ACPOHE), I have expert knowledge in kinematic analysis and anatomy, which is integral to effective manual handling training. Both are statutorily regulated institutions and I am bound by the professional standards of both. I also hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

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"The courses were delivered in a very professional and practical manner. Robbie was an effective instructor and it was good that he concentrated on realistic use of his techniques in our dynamic working environment."

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“This is the first time we’ve had some training that is actually relevant to what we do”

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manual handling courses for business in Falkirk

Manual handling courses for businesses in Falkirk

My manual handling training courses can take place at your factory, office, or other business location in Falkirk. I have a range of services that will significantly reduce the risk of serious injury for your employees, including workstation assessments.

I can show you the difference between negative and positive techniques, highlighting where particular strains take place in your body so that you can take steps to mitigate this. We all move in different ways. The way you sit, walk, and stand differs for everyone, which is why my training is specifically tailored to suit the individual posture of all your employees.

Knowledge is power, as they say. By helping you and your team to learn more about the body, I can give your employees the opportunity to work smarter and safer, improve the overall health and wellbeing of everyone in your company and ensure that workers take fewer days off work.

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Why is manual handling training so important?

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Why should I carry out manual handling training?

A lack of manual handling training is why more than a third of workplace injuries take place.

From minor aches and skeletal problems to repetitive strain injuries, your employees can develop physical symptoms if you or they don’t look after themselves properly.

Time off work does nobody any good. But as well as the physical trauma, financial aspects need to be considered. If you are an employer, an employee can carry out legal action if the required manual handling training hasn’t taken place. Meanwhile, loss of earnings can be disastrous for employees who need to pay their bills

One of my occupational health sessions can help to alleviate any problems, especially if you have specific issues with your posture, back, shoulder, or neck. If you are looking for specific advice, book an osteopathy session with me and I will deliver what you need.

If you want to save money, improve the performance and health of your workforce and learn more about working better and smarter, contact Harmonic Osteopathy today and I would love to help.

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Find out more about Harmonic Osteopathy

"My skill as an Osteopath and member of the Association of Physiotherapists in Occupational Health is that I have expert knowledge in ergonomics, kinematic analysis and anatomy, which are integral to effective manual handling training. Both are statutorily regulated and I am bound by the professional standards of both. I also hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training."

I am proud to be a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE).

I am also the only Scottish MHT trainer in the private sector to be affiliated with the Scottish Manual Handling Forum.

If you want on-the-ground experience within a variety of industries, as well as clinical and technical expertise, book a manual handling training session and I can help your staff carry out physically exerting or awkward tasks.

I have a background in kinematic analysis and anatomy, so for more details on how I can help, get in touch.

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