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1/2-Day Safer People Handling Awareness (SPHA) Refresher Course

A half-day course that provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for safe moving and handling, tailored to their unique work environments.

£400.00

PLUS VAT £480.00

Course duration: 3 Hours

Course date: A date and time of your choice

Location: Your business premises

Delegates: Maximum of 10

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This course runs for 3 hours, with an additional 15-minute break. To ensure personalized attention and effective learning, we limit the class size to a maximum of 10 participants. The course covers essential procedures tailored to different work environments, allowing participants to directly apply their learning to their roles.

Course highlights

  • Legislation Review – We start with an in-depth review of key legislation, including the ‘Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended).’ A solid understanding of these regulations is essential for ensuring compliance and promoting safe practices in the workplace.
  • Addressing Controversial Techniques – The course includes a review of controversial manual handling techniques. By examining these methods, participants will understand why some should be avoided to prevent injuries and enhance safety.
  • Refresher on Safer Manual Handling Techniques – Refresh your understanding of safer manual handling techniques, with an emphasis on biomechanics principles. This refresher is especially useful for those who have previously completed training and need to update their skills. Practical demonstrations will also reinforce the correct techniques, helping to minimize the risk of injury.

* The trainer will demonstrate and provide small manual handling aids. For larger moving and handling tasks, practical training will be conducted using the site’s own equipment, where applicable.

Why choose this course?

Our 1/2-Day Safer People Handling Awareness course is ideal for those looking to refresh their skills quickly without taking a full day off work. It delivers essential updates and training in a concise, effective format. The content is directly relevant to a wide range of work environments, making it suitable for professionals across various sectors. Whether you work in healthcare, education, or any field involving people handling, this course will be beneficial. Our instructors use interactive teaching methods to engage participants, ensuring the learning experience is both enjoyable and effective, and helping to reinforce the knowledge and skills gained.

Enroll today

Boost your understanding of safer people handling techniques and stay up to date with current legislation. Enrol in our Half-Day Safer People Handling Course to refresh your skills and deepen your knowledge. Reserve your spot today to help create a safer work environment for yourself and your colleagues.

The cost of this comprehensive training is £400 (+VAT), providing excellent value for expert-led instruction and hands-on practice.

*These prices apply to Wales and mainland England. For any island locations, additional travel costs will be calculated separately. Please contact us for further details.

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