Manual Handling & Ergonomics

Course Content:

• Manual handling related injuries in the workplace
• Legislation, employer & employee duties
• Risk assessment
• Safe manual handling principles
• Ergonomics and handling
• Exercise & musculoskeletal injuries
• Practical manual handling techniques
• Object handling, surgical kits, manoeuvring microscopes waste bins etc
• People Handling
• Assisting patient from wheelchair to operating table using a gait belt
• Assisting patient onto trolley using a slide sheet
• Moving the patient to the centre of the bed – bridging
• Turning the patient on the operating table
• Sitting the patient forwards on the operating table
• Trolley transfer using rollerboard or pat-slide
• Positioning patient supine to prone using pro-turner
• Positioning patient prone to supine using slide sheets & tilt table
• Positioning patient from supine to lithotomy using slide sheets
• Lifting supporting patients head neck, shoulders or limbs
• Cervical log roll
• Falling and Fallen patients

Course Content:

• Musculoskeletal ill-health & manual handling at work
• Legislation, employer & employee duties
• Ergonomics and handling
• Risk assessment
• Safe manual handling principles
• Lifting and carrying loads alone
• Lifting with help from colleagues Pushing and pulling loads
• Workplace Specific Manual Handling

Course Criteria:
Duration: 3 hours blended online learning
Number of Participants: 10 per instructor
Certification: HealthCo certificate
Eligibility: The course is delivered in English & involves practical elements
Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

Course Content:

• Moving People in Care
• Transferring people 
• Assisting to stand & sit
• Assisting to walk
• Using walking & standing aids
• Hoisting transfers Sliding transfers 
• Re-positioning people 
• Using motorised beds
• Turning the person
• Using slide sheets & Wendy Letts
• Assisting the person sit up and out of bed
• Repositioning the person in a chair
• Legislation, employer & employee duties
• Risk Assessment
• Safe manual handling principles
• Lifting with help or alone

Course Content:

• When to consider using a hoist or stand aid?
• Which hoist is suitable for the task?
• Sling options and choosing the correct sling for the person in care.
• Practice using stand aids – RoMedic ReTurn, Arjo Sara Steady etc.
• Practice using stand hoists – RoMedic Quick Rasier, Invacare Reliant etc.
• Practice using full lift hoists – Novacare prolift, Arjo Maxi move etc.
• Practice using ceiling mounted hoists
• Emergency lowering functions
• At the end of the programme the tutor submits a report sheet (attached) to the organisation detailing what was completed during each programme.

Course Criteria:
Duration: up to 2 hours is recommended
Participants: 12 per instructor
Certification: HealthCo certificate
Eligibility: The course is delivered in English & involves practical elements
Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) and Video Display Units (VDU) are widely used in workplaces and can contribute to back injuries, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Poor workstation ergonomics can impact employee well-being and productivity, but effective ergonomic management enhances business success.

HealthCo’s DSE/VDU Ergonomic Risk Assessments help identify workplace hazards and implement practical solutions to reduce risks. We offer cost-effective, scalable assessments—from individual workstations to large, multisite programs.

Assessment Process:

• Our qualified ergonomic consultants conduct on-site evaluations covering:
• Workstation Design – Monitor, keyboard, and mouse positioning
• Workplace Layout – Desk space and equipment arrangement
• Lighting Levels – Impact on eye strain and visibility
• Work Routine – Rest breaks and work habits
• Posture Correction – Sitting, standing, and movement techniques
• Environmental Factors – Temperature, noise, and airflow
• A detailed report outlines findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with DSE/VDU regulations.

This Evacuation Safety Chair Training course equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely assist individuals with reduced mobility during an emergency evacuation. Building on core fire safety and manual handling principles, this course focuses on the correct use of evacuation chairs to ensure a safe, controlled, and efficient evacuation process.

Learners will gain confidence in assessing evacuation risks, operating evacuation chairs correctly, and supporting vulnerable individuals in high-pressure situations. The course also reinforces the importance of planning, communication, and teamwork during emergency evacuations, while ensuring alignment with your organisation’s fire safety procedures and legal responsibilities.

Course Benefits:

• Equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to safely manage emergency evacuations using evacuation chairs
• Reduce the risk of injury to both evacuees and those assisting during an evacuation
• Improve the speed and efficiency of evacuations through correct use of equipment
• Build confidence in supporting individuals with reduced mobility in emergency situations
• Encourage a more organised and proactive approach to workplace evacuation procedures