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We are Work Safe, leading musculoskeletal specialists in manual handling who are passionate about providing evidence-based, job-specific manual handling and first aid training to individuals and organisations across the UK. Email Us enquiries@work-safe.co.uk Call Us 01284 748 288 Home: Headliner Home: Headliner SPECIALIST MANUAL HANDLING TRAINERS TRAINING WITH REAL PEOPLE IN MIND TRAINING WITH REAL PEOPLE IN MIND TRAINING WITH REAL PEOPLE IN MIND TRAINING WITH REAL PEOPLE IN MIND We are Work Safe, leading musculoskeletal specialists in manual handling who are passionate about providing evidence-based, job-specific manual handling and first aid training to individuals and organisations across the UK. Open Course Dates 2026 Open Course Dates 2026 Open Course Dates 2026 Open Course Dates 2026 DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM OUR COURSES OUR COURSES OUR COURSES OUR COURSES Find The Right Course CHOOSE YOUR SECTOR CHOOSE YOUR SECTOR CHOOSE YOUR SECTOR CHOOSE YOUR SECTOR Choose Your Sector CAREERS CAREERS CAREERS CAREERS Apply Today! PERSONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT PERSONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT PERSONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT PERSONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOMETIMES ONLY A HUMAN WILL DO. At Worksafe we take our customer service very seriously. That’s why every one of our courses gets a specialist trainer and dedicated administrative support to ensure you get the most out of our training. Meet The Team Sally Ann Wiseman Moving and Handling Practitioner Niamh McArdle Training Administrator Hayley Leveridge Administrator ACCREDITATIONS ACCREDITATIONS ACCREDITATIONS ACCREDITATIONS Home: Clients ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES? NSS PLUS LTD-Neuro Support Services, connects individuals with dedicated support workers specialising in brain injury. Get in touch today to discover our people-first approach. Visit our website www.neurosupportservices.uk for more details. GET IN TOUCH WITH NSS PLUS GET IN TOUCH... If you’re looking to get in contact with our team, you can fill out the contact form provided, or use the details below and a member of our team will get in contact with you. Telephone:01284 748288 Email: enquiries@work-safe.co.uk Address: 5 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3PH First name* Last name* Address Email* Phone Subject Type your message here... SUBMIT

Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge ADMINISTRATOR Phone: 01284 748288 Email: hayley.leveridge@work-safe.co.uk a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me Hayley has been with Worksafe for nearly 3 years and has a varied background in recruitment, business development and PA work. Hayley covers business administrative and marketing campaigns to universities, schools, care homes and NHS Trusts, as well as managing booking requests and HR. Hayley spends most of her weekend cheering on her footballer daughter from the sidelines and countryside walks with Penny Pug. Other interests include running, hiking up big peaks, gym, cooking, nutrition, travel and exploring Italy, and looking after their ‘mini-farm’.

MOVING & HANDLING PEOPLE Clinical Inductions NEW STARTER COURSE Bespoke to client requirements. This course is available nationwide and can be delivered on the client’s site. This training programme is for nurses, healthcare assistants, therapists and people handling staff who work in a hospital setting, a nursing/residential home or school where people handling is undertaken frequently. The aim of this induction programme is to introduce staff to the causes and prevention of musculoskeletal problems and manual handling injuries, and to demonstrate the principles of correct body mechanics and handling techniques for inanimate loads and people. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY Bespoke to client needs or requirements Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Led by experienced trainers Certificate of attendance issued KEY BENEFITS + Explain responsibilities to handling people (including Legislation) and explain MSDs preventative measures including dynamic risk assessment. Have demonstrated the importance of risk assessment and discuss the principles of common sense ergonomics. Be able to apply evidence based principles to job specific handling tasks. Explain importance of using manual handling equipment such as hoists, slide sheets etc. Demonstrate techniques for load handling. Demonstrate correct people handling techniques with and without equipment. Demonstrate the use of a variety of equipment. CERTIFICATION + On successful completion of the course the delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance. GET IN TOUCH

AMBULANCE Job Specific Training We understand that every Ambulance Trust is different, that’s why, prior to any training, we will visit you to ensure we have an expert understanding of the types of transfers and equipment used that are specific to that Trust. We also aim to gain an understanding of any specific handling issues that may be present. Using job-specific scenarios, we listen to delegates moving and handling problems and make training relevant to their job roles. Worksafe’s moving and handling training is evidence based with a focus on risk assessment, equipment use and patient safety. Employees will also understand how to manage and prevent musculoskeletal injury in the future. We use a problem solving approach to ensure paramedics can solve moving and handling problems in any number of environments they work. Our reliable and professional training is delivered by approachable trainers who have vast experience in moving and handling people in the ambulance service. WHO WE TRAIN We have experience of training: Student Paramedics Paramedics Patient Transport Services Administrators Ambulance support staff HAVE A QUESTION? CALL OUR TEAM: 01284 748288 Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

TERMS & CONDITIONS Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Worksafe’s relationship with you in relation to this website. DEFINITIONS The term ‘Worksafe Training & Consultancy Ltd’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 5 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3PH. Our company registration number is 06456995. The term ‘client’ or ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. ORDERS AND PAYMENTS 1. Firm Bookings and Acceptance The completion of the on-line booking form and submission (electronic or otherwise) to Worksafe constitutes your order for the consultancy/training as referred to in the booking form whether or not you intend to make a payment on-line. For all booking made on-line via our website full payment is required either by credit/debit card. All booking forms sent in by post need to be accompanied by a purchase order or cheque for the full amount made payable to Worksafe Training & Consultancy Ltd. For all telephone and email bookings a purchase order will be required Worksafe will acknowledge receipt of all bookings either electronically or by letter. All bookings are subject to our written confirmation. In the event of us not accepting any booking, any monies paid to us from your credit/debit card will be refunded as soon as possible. 2. Prices The prices payable for bookings can be obtained via a quote from Worksafe. VAT is charged at the current rate. 3. Invoices For all bookings placed and paid for via our website or a cheque submitted with a booking form an invoice marked “PAID “ will be sent to you by post or email within 5 working days. For all other bookings a invoice will be sent to you upon receipt of the booking. For all work conducted on the clients site an invoice will be raised once the service has been completed unless different arrangements are made at the time of the booking. 4. Payment Bookings made via the website need to be paid with a credit/debit card. If you are sending us a booking form by post please enclose a cheque unless you are providing a purchase order in which case we will send you an invoice. For all bookings made by telephone, email or letter, an invoice will be sent to the company, payment will be due 30 days from date of invoice. SERVICES All outlines of consultancy or courses are intended as guides only. All our services are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect any changes in legislation, business development as well as improvements to the services we offer. 1. DELEGATE NUMBERS Our training courses are run by experienced training consultants and are intended to be participative where appropriate. To assist this, the number of delegates per course is restricted, so to enable those attending to obtain the full benefit of discussion and interaction between delegates and training consultants. 2. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE Please see individual service/course/proposal description for details 3. COURSE MATERIALS Course handouts or books are sometimes provided as a learning aid and to help with note taking. They are only available to those booked on a course. Handouts and books may not be reproduced in any part without written permission from Worksafe. 4. CHANGE OR CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS Worksafe acknowledges that changes in circumstances can mean services may be cancelled. To be eligible for a refund we require 10 working days notice of cancellations. However cancellations can cause us complications and therefore are subject to the following conditions: Delegates on training courses can be substituted at any time prior to the course with the prior approval of Worksafe. Worksafe will consider a transfer to another training course providing we are given 48 hours notice and dependent on circumstances. A business may cancel their booking without charge providing the necessary notice of 10 working days is given all monies will be refunded. Services conducted at the clients site – cancellation or postponement received less than 10 working days before the commencement of the service will incur a 100% charge. Once we arrive on site should it not be possible to conduct the agreed service a full charge will be made. However our Consultant can carry out alternative work if required. Occasionally Worksafe may need to cancel. In this event we will give as much notice as circumstances permit and alternative dates will be offered. 5. DATA PROTECTION Your personal data will be added to our database for the purpose of processing your booking and to inform or update you with any relevant details of the services we offer. 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CUSTOMER SERVICES To contact us please do so between 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday Tel: 01284 748288 Email: enquiries@work-safe.co.uk Postal address: Worksafe Training & Consultancy Ltd 5 St Andrew’s Street South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3PH

EDUCATION Job Specific Training The team at Work Safe are highly skilled in delivering mandatory moving and handling, basic life support and first aid training for universities and schools. We can comply with any national guidelines you require, to ensure your students are well prepared for their practice placements. These include, but are not limited to: Resuscitation Council National Back Exchange Royal College of Nursing All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scottish Manual Handling Passport Our moving and handling training is evidence-based with a focus on risk assessment, equipment use and patient safety. We focus on branch specific issues using a problem-solving approach in a fun and enthusiastic manner to ensure your students remain engaged throughout. Training is delivered in an easy to understand manner by experienced and professional clinical trainers. Booking courses is hassle free, and we are always ready to talk with you to help solve any problems. Our reliable, dependable service will give you peace of mind knowing your students receive engaging evidence-based training that complies with your specific requirements. WHO WE TRAIN We have experience of training: Nurses Midwives Community Nurses Mental Health Nurses School Staff Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Paramedics Learning Disability Nurses Child Nurses Dentists Return to Practice Nurses Podiatry Chiropody Practice Nurses Physician Associates Radiography Operating Department Practitioners Speech & Language Therapists Sport Rehabilitation HAVE A QUESTION? CALL OUR TEAM: 01284 748288 Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

niamh mcardle niamh mcardle niamh mcardle niamh mcardle TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR Phone: 01284 748288 Email: niamh.mcardle@work-safe.co.uk a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me Niamh has been with Worksafe since 2009 and has a varied background in construction and administration. Niamh takes on most of the admin functions and is always looking for simple ways to do complicated tasks as well as a little marketing and website building. Niamh loves nature, the arts, film and culture and all things travel and can often be found with a book in hand with her dogs by her side. She also has a passion for Psychology and has studied this independently. qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications BTEC National Diploma Business & Finance

INDUSTRY Job Specific Training Your employees will be guided through a training experience that focuses on applying evidence-based manual handling principles to the jobs they do on a day-to-day basis. This ensures that training is ‘real’ and relevant to each employee. With a focus on risk assessment and the use of equipment that is available in the workplace, we help you comply with your legal requirements. Employees will also understand how to manage and prevent musculoskeletal injury in the future. Following the manual handling training you will receive written feedback on recommended action you can take to reduce manual handling risk. We will also stay in contact and remind you when updates are needed. WHO WE TRAIN We have experience of training: Utilities Heavy Industry Light Industry Equestrian Manufacturing Services Laboratories Cleaners Housekeeping Warehousing Administrators Catering HAVE A QUESTION? CALL OUR TEAM: 01284 748288 Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

NHS Job Specific Training Many of our experienced trainers are still working in NHS Trusts across the country, so we understand the physical demands that NHS staff are facing. Prior to any training session we visit our clients to ensure that we have an expert understanding of the jobs our delegates do, along with the specific moving and handling issues and equipment in their workplace. Using job specific scenarios, we listen to our delegates’ moving and handling problems and make training relevant to their job roles. Delegates will also gain knowledge on how to manage and prevent musculoskeletal injury in the future. Our moving and handling training is evidence-based with a focus on dynamic risk assessment and equipment use. Our training will help ensure you comply with your legal obligations. Our skilled, experienced and approachable Trainers have years of experience in the demands of handling patients in healthcare. This is used to help delegates solve branch-specific handling problems. You can expect a reliable and professional service from your first interaction with our team. From hassle-free booking, to evidence-based training, personalised feedback and support, we will ensure you receive a bespoke training experience for your organisation. WHO WE TRAIN We have experience of training: Nurses Midwives Community Nurses Mental Health Nurses Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Paramedics Theater Staff Physician Associate Community Health Care Support Services Porters Learning Disability Nurses Dentists Podiatry Chiropady GP’s /Practice Nurses Radiography Operating Department Practitioners Speech & Language Therapists Administrators HAVE A QUESTION? CALL OUR TEAM: 01284 748288 Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

sally ann wiseman sally ann wiseman sally ann wiseman sally ann wiseman Moving and Handling Practitioner / Clinical Lead Phone: 01284 748288 Email: sallyann.wiseman@work-safe.co.uk a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me a bit about me Sally Ann is an energetic, dedicated, conscientious practitioner, constantly exploring ways to develop and share knowledge and skills in moving and handling people and loads. She enjoys lots of variety in her working life by seeking out new opportunities and challenges. Sally Ann is Mental Handicap nurse (learning disabilities) and has been a moving and handling practitioner for over fifteen years, using evidence based, ergonomic and a best practice approach. She is an advanced member of National Back Exchange, sits on the Patient Affairs subcommittee and is the secretary of the East Anglian group. In her day to day working life, Sally Ann undertakes ‘hands on’ training, and has spoken nationally at different conferences sharing ideas on health, well-being and handling. Sally Ann loves the open air; walking, camping, exploring. She has been an Akela for over twenty five years and thoroughly enjoys working with young people building skills for life. When she can, she reads, knits and goes to the cinema or live performances. Recently she has discovered Zumba and the fact that she has no sense qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications Dip Mgnt | NeBOSH | Cert. Ed | BTec MHPE | ENMH | IOSH Advanced Member of National Back Exchange

MANUAL HANDLING INANIMATE LOADS 3 hours This Manual Handling Inanimate Load course is available nationwide and can be delivered on the client’s site. The practical elements of the course are conducted in the delegate’s workplace, doing tasks they need to do on a day to day basis. Our manual handling training will help you manage and prevent musculoskeletal injury in your workplace. The evidence-based training focuses on risk assessment and use of equipment available in the workplace. The aim of this course is to teach delegates the causes, prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders and to revise the principles of correct body mechanics and a range of techniques for handling inanimate loads. All training is job-specific that is in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s current strategy, and will help you comply with your legal requirements. This entails training delegates in their normal place of work doing jobs they do on a day to day basis. Additionally, following the manual handling training we give written feedback on recommended action you can take to reduce manual handling risk. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY 3 hour training course Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Available at client’s location/site Led by experienced trainers Certificate of attendance issued KEY BENEFITS + On completion of the programme delegates will be able to: List the five causes musculoskeletal ill-health and state how problems can be prevented and managed. The importance of exercise in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. How to manage musculoskeletal conditions. Be able to apply evidence based principles to job specific handling tasks. Perform a 1 minute LITE risk assessment. Demonstrate correct lifting techniques in the workplace by applying principles of moving and handling. Explain importance of using equipment available such as trolleys etc. CERTIFICATION + On successful completion of the course the delegates will be issued with a certificate of competence. GET IN TOUCH

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING Basic First Aid 3 hours This Basic Life Support Training (BLS) course is available nationwide, and is ran as on on-site course for up to 12 delegates at a clients venue on a date of your choice. The training rooms needs to be large enough to accommodate all your delegates with adequate room to practice CPR. This is a short course in Basic Life Support and is ideal for those looking to gain basic first aid knowledge and skills. The aim of the course is to enable all students to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally, and how to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally. Who should attend? Suitable for all clinical staff and clinical students working in: NHS hospitals (large hospitals and community hospitals) Private hospitals Clinics Nursing homes Universities with clinical students Social care – care staff *A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Led by experienced trainers KEY BENEFITS + For the duration of this course delegates will learn the following: Dealing with a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing normally (Primary Assessment) Top to toe survey (Secondary Assessment) Recovery/safe airway position Dealing with a casualty who’s unconscious and breathing normally CPR AED – defibrillation awareness/demonstration Choking mild and severe CERTIFICATION + Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance. GET IN TOUCH