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

MOVING & HANDLING PEOPLE Train The Trainer REFRESHER COURSE 1 Day This course is available nationwide, all courses can be delivered on the client’s site or trainers can register to join one of our scheduled open courses usually held at Worksafe Head Office, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This one day course is designed to update and increase the knowledge and skills of those who have previously completed the Worksafe 4 Day IOSH Moving and Handling of People & Equipment Certified Award. All courses can be delivered on the client’s site or trainers can register to join one of our scheduled open courses. Every course is unique. Our update centres on evidence-based practise and current thinking. Training will include a revision of topics covered in the Worksafe MHPE Award eg: legislation, guidelines, risk assessment , equipment use, techniques and training ideas. Emphasis will be on the practical including inanimate and people handling techniques, exploring new ways to deliver training, supporting solutions to everyday handling problems and promoting a range of further ideas. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY 1 day training update course Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Led by experienced trainers Worksafe certificate of attendance on completion KEY BENEFITS + Gain a revised knowledge of manual handling theory (causes, prevention, management) Reviewed responsibilities Consider and practise the principles of handling when moving and handling loads, equipment and people Include a range of handling equipment and considered handling approaches for problem solving scenarios Discuss concerns encountered in day to day working including complex handling scenarios To attend this six hour update session you will have completed the IOSH Moving and Handling People and Equipment four-day award or similar. Ideally, you will need to be in a position of a training role or one of leadership to be able to make changes within your organisation. CERTIFICATION + On successful completion of the course the trainers will be given a certificate of attendance. BOOKING FORM Click the button below to download a copy of our booking form. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM

CARE HOME Job Specific Training Using job-specific scenarios, we listen to delegates manual handling problems and make training relevant to their job roles. Prior to any training session we will visit you to ensure we have an expert understanding of the jobs your staff do, along with the specific manual handling issues in their workplace. The training is delivered by experienced, well-qualified staff who understand delegates’ jobs. They listen to your employees’ moving and handling issues and give practical cost-effective solutions to ensure residents are safe and injury is prevented. Following the moving and handling training we give personalised written advice on recommended action you can take to reduce manual handling risk. Our hassle-free administrative systems ensure relevant training documentation is recorded and returned to you fast. You can count on our professional and friendly booking service for peace of mind. Our flexible and reliable service will also ensure you get an annual reminder of training updates. WHO WE TRAIN We have experience of training: Nurses Mental Health Nurses Carers Care Support Staff Matrons Home Managers Community Health Care Support Services Care Agency Workers 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

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

CAREERS We’re Hiring Contract Trainers required throughout the UK Suffolk, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire Brighton & Sussex West London North London Oxford Worcester Birmingham Nottingham IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM PLASE EMAIL US YOUR CV TO: enquiries@work-safe.co.uk locations locations locations locations come join our team! come join our team! come join our team! come join our team! IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY, AND LOOKING FOR A CHANCE TO WORK ALONGSIDE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TRAINERS WITH DIVERSE EXPERIENCE, WORKSAFE COULD WELL HAVE THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. WHAT WE OFFER… Excellent rates of pay Diverse client base Working with highly qualified, exceptional trainers Caring team Responsive admin team with easy to use admin process Relaxed, interactive training style Mentoring and training offered with regular training updates Exceptional Self-employed Moving & Handling Trainers providing: Moving and Handling of People and Equipment Basic Life Support Work Safe are looking for an independent, positive and upbeat professional individuals who are passionate about training to work on a self-employed/contract basis. required required required required Find Out More Flexible to suit your lifestyle Manage your own workload, choose when and where to work Fantastic team with kind and caring colleagues Enjoy going to work, see the impact of your training, and know that you are making a positive difference In house CPD training days Work alongside our very supportive and knowledgeable senior management team the perks the perks the perks the perks Find Out More

OUR COURSES WORKSAFE TRAINING COURSES Evidence-based training courses for a healthier, safer future. Our manual handling and first aid training courses and services blend evidence-based and job-specific methodologies, so our team of specialist trainers can provide you with the tools and understanding to make the best health and well-being decisions. MANUAL HANDLING & FIRST AID TRAINING COURSES Manual Handling Services Manual Handling Services From basic information to bespoke programmes, our specialist team of trainers and academics are able to help. FIND OUT MORE Moving & Handling People Train The Trainer REFRESHER COURSE Duration: 1 Day FIND OUT MORE Moving & Handling People Clinical Update REFRESHER COURSE Duration: 3 Hours FIND OUT MORE IOSH Moving & Handling People & Equipment Train The Trainer AWARD Duration: 4 Days FIND OUT MORE Manual Handling Inanimate Loads Duration: 3 Hours FIND OUT MORE Universal Moving & Handling People & Loads Non Clinical REFRESHER COURSE Duration: 1 Day FIND OUT MORE Moving & Handling People Clinical Inductions NEW STARTER COURSE Duration: Bespoke FIND OUT MORE Basic Life Support Training Basic First Aid Duration: 3 Hours FIND OUT MORE

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

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MOVING & HANDLING PEOPLE Clinical Update REFRESHER COURSE 3 hours This Clinical Update course is available nationwide and can be delivered on the client’s site. This programme is for nurses, healthcare assistants, therapists and people handling staff who work in a hospital setting, a nursing/residential home or a school where people handling is undertaken frequently. The aim of this clinical update programme is to review the causes and prevention of musculoskeletal problems and manual handling injuries, to review principles of correct body mechanics and handling techniques for inanimate loads and people, risk assessments and daily handling practices. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY 3 hour training update course Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Led by experienced trainers Certificate of attendance issued KEY BENEFITS + On completion of the programme staff will have been able to: Review and understand causes, prevention measures and responsibilities. List four rules of body mechanics and demonstrate the power position. Demonstrate body mechanics and principles of handling. Be able to apply evidence based principles to job specific handling tasks. Be able to assess people’s manual handling requirements, and plan and implement safe transfer methods. Be able to demonstrate some of the practical skills relevant to their work areas. CERTIFICATION + On successful completion of the course the delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance. GET IN TOUCH

IOSH MOVING & HANDLING PEOPLE & EQUIPMENT Train The Trainer AWARD COURSE 4 Days This Train the Trainer course is available nationwide, all courses can be delivered on the client’s site or trainers can register to join one of our scheduled open courses usually held at Worksafe Head Office, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This four day IOSH Moving and Handling of People & Equipment Certified Award is designed to inform and train key personnel to become competent and effective manual handling trainers within their organisation. The course creates a clear understanding of the need to risk assess, use equipment and offers a range of moving and handling techniques for delegates to solve day to day and complex handling tasks. All courses can be delivered on the client’s site or trainers can register to join one of our scheduled open courses. On successful completion, delegates will be able to problem-solve various handling tasks and provide realistic solutions. Delegates will also be able to demonstrate to smaller groups the correct moving and handling principles, as well as demonstrate how to use generic equipment. DURATION DURATION DURATION DURATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SUMMARY 4 day training course Suitable for all sectors we work with Available to clients nationwide Led by experienced trainers IOSH approved certificate on completion KEY BENEFITS + Course content is done in modular format, and includes: Understanding the moving and handling risk assessment process. Principles of handling, equipment use, legislation, guidelines, techniques and training ideas Techniques for moving and handling people and loads and teaching these techniques Problem solving moving and handling tasks using the TILE risk assessment and a variety of moving and handling equipment to find realistic solutions The course is to inform and train clinical staff who work in hospitals, the community, nursing and care homes and paramedics/EFR’s working for the emergency services. If you do not have a clinical background please contact us to discuss if this course will be suitable for you to attend. CERTIFICATION + Support, assessment and feedback is given at regular intervals during the course. Delegates will need to be able to perform all moving and handling tasks safely for the practical assessment scenarios. On successful completion of the course you will receive an IOSH Accredited & Certificated Award. BOOKING FORM Click the button below to download a copy of our booking form. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM HAVE A QUESTION? CALL OUR TEAM: 01284 748288 Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm SPEAK TO ON OF OUR EXPERTS SPEAK TO ON OF OUR EXPERTS SPEAK TO ON OF OUR EXPERTS SPEAK TO ON OF OUR EXPERTS