People must want to change

2. PEOPLE MUST WANT TO CHANGE One of the main problems with manual handling training is not in the quality of the training, but the fact that people simply don’t follow the message that is being delivered. And this is important, because even after we have set up...

Control the workplace first

….continuation from previous post – Effective Manual Handling 1.  Control the workplace first If you can avoid asking workers to bend, then you can avoid having to teach them how to.  This may be a tall order, but the principle is sound.  The single thing...

Effective Manual Handling Training

Why don’t people follow good manual handling advice? Most of us know have heard the basics of safe lifting techniques.  It’s the classic “bend your knees and keep your back straight” message, or a variation on the same theme.  But who actually does this?  In my...

New Look Website

We have a new look website up and running now that should hopefully have those of you using internet explorer back and in the picture. We apologise for for any inconveniences caused here. Stay in touch now and look for more regular updates.