Manual Handling in Bournemouth

Wednesday 29 August 2007

Our new Manual Handling Training Facility




Bournemouth now has an excellent Manual Handling facility right in the centre of town. Our accredited trainer is available for individual training and group sessions at a very reasonable price. Please call 01202 292995 and ask for Liz.

New Training Facility in Bournemouth

One Third of all injuries reported in the work place last year were due to incorrect manual handling and millions are lost every year though absence with injuries to discs, muscles, ligaments, etc.


Manual Handling injuries can have a significant impact on both you and your company.An injury can affect your lifestyle, your leisure activities, your ability to sleep and your job prospects. For the company, injuries can lead to wage costs, loss of reputation and civil liability costs.
A major contributing factor is lack of proper training, supervision, information and instruction.


The course we offer is ideal for anyone with responsibilities that include handling and moving elderly or infirm people? Not only will it help you understand how to do your job more safely but it will help you learn how to work more efficiently by studying the human body and ergonomics. You will also come to understand you’re legal obligations and rights.At Staff 2000 Recruitment, we are currently holding yearly Half Day Refresher Courses and Full Day People Handling courses, which are available to all our registered candidates’ as well as existing and new clients.Duration: 3 hoursMaximum attendees: Between 8 and 10Theory overview:


Laws and Legislation relating to Manual Handling and Health and Safety
Back Care in and out of work
Anatomy and Function
Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
Falls and Condemned Techniques
Safer Handling principles
Practical session:
Chair Manoeuvres
Bed Manoeuvres
Small Equipment demonstrations
Handling aids and equipment
Hoisting


Our organisation supply hospitals and residential/nursing homes throughout the South Coast with both permanent and temporary staff. We have found there is a growing need for better training facilities for our staff and have expanded into the training sector. With our in-house facilities and our accredited Manual Handling Trainer and Risk Assessor, we would like to offer your staff the opportunity to take advantage of our services.
Please note that we offer very compensative rates with discounts on groups. For course availability and pricing, Please contact us at:
Bournemouth Office:Staff 2000 RecruitmentGround floor172 Old Christchurch Road,Bournemouth, Dorset,BH1 1NUTel: 01202 292995Fax: 01202 292994Email: bournemouth@staff2000.info Website: www.staff2000.info

Liz Messiah receives trainer certificate


Liz Messiah is the newest official trainer for Staff 2000 Nursing services. She passed a recent course with flying colours. Here she is pictured with managing director Sally Wilton.