Approximately 8.9 million days were lost through musculoskeletal disorders in 2016/17.

The Health and Safety Executive and employers have made tackling MSDs a priority over the past few years.

By meeting manual handling legislation, you can take a big step in reducing injuries.

This training is for staff who transport or support a load/person, including; lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling and carrying as well as moving by hand or by bodily force and staff who support pupils who use a wheelchair, walking frame, standing equipment or are manually handled.

The course will last from 9:30am - 4pm. 

Open to OGAT staff only. The charge is £95 per person.