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- Work Safe | musculoskeletal specialists in manual handling | United Kingdom
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
- MHPE Train the Trainer - Refresher | Work Safe
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 | Work Safe
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
- Why Work Safe
WHY WORKSAFE? We’re all about improving lives and providing tailored solutions for a healthier, safer future. We work with specialist sectors across the country to make the best decisions for the health and well-being of their colleagues or patients. Our manual handling and first aid training courses and services blend evidence-based and job-specific methodologies, so our specialist trainers and academics can make sure you find the right training for your particular needs. AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVIDENCE BASED TRAINING Worksafe are leading musculoskeletal specialists We excel at training employees in the safe manual handling of people and equipment. We have implemented robust systems into organisations to enable them to stand alone in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Our main focus is moving and handling training, and we are regarded as specialists in the area of healthcare. We deliver all of our moving and handling training to National Back Exchange Guidelines . A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US... A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US... A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US... A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US... Worksafe was established in 1994 and is based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We have over 20 years’ experience in providing moving and handling training to clients across the UK. We’re passionate about delivering fun, easy to digest training that makes a difference for our clients and delegates. Our training is evidence-based, job-specific and in line with relevant national guidelines. We love finding out what you do and understanding your specific needs. This ensures that all of our training and consultancy is tailored to your organisation, and that they help to solve any issues you may have. OUR VALUES OUR VALUES OUR VALUES OUR VALUES We improve lives by providing tailored training solutions centred around individual needs. Blending evidence-based and job-specific methodologies, we provide the necessary tools and understanding to enable people to make the best health and well-being decisions. WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE Providing excellent customer service is what we’re good at, so you won’t need to worry about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of delivering training. Our clients value our quality of service, and our team’s reliable personable approach. We’re all about giving you peace of mind in real life situations.
- Privacy Statement | Work Safe
PRIVACY STATEMENT This privacy statement sets out how Worksafe Training & Consultancy Ltd uses and protects any information that you give when you use this website. Worksafe is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Worksafe may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from May 2014. WHAT WE COLLECT We may collect the following information: name and job title contact information including email address demographic information such as postcode, other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers WHAT WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION GATHERED We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: Internal record keeping. We may use the information to improve our products and services. We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. SECURITY We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at enquiries@work-safe.co.uk We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Worksafe Training & Consultancy Ltd, 5 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3PH. Email: enquiries@work-safe.co.uk If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
- Meet The Team | Work Safe
MEET THE TEAM sallyann wiseman sallyann wiseman sallyann wiseman sallyann wiseman MOVING & HANDLING PRACTITIONER Read More about Sally here... sallyann.wiseman@work-safe.co.uk 01284 748288 niamh mcardle niamh mcardle niamh mcardle niamh mcardle TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR Read More about Niamh here... niamh.mcardle@work-safe.co.uk 01284 748288 Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge Hayley Leveridge ADMINISTRATOR Read More about Hayley here... hayley.leveridge@work-safe.co.uk 01284 748288
- Contact | Work Safe
CONTACT US TRAINING & CONSULTANCY WITH REAL PEOPLE IN MIND 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 CERTIFICATE ENQUIRIES For any enquiries from organisations who are not classified as current Work Safe clients, please visit our Certificate Enquiries page. WHY DO WE NEED THIS INFORMATION? The contact details you provide will only be used to contact you in regards to your enquiry. If you would like to receive our occasional newsletter with news and updates regarding our courses and changes to legislation, please sign up to our Newsletter. For more information on how we store data please read our Privacy Statement . ACCREDITATIONS
- NHS | Work Safe
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 | Work Safe
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 | Work Safe
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 | Work Safe
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
- MHPE Clinical Inductions-New Starter | Work Safe
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
