Do you need Moving & Handling Training?

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All of our Moving & Handling Training is delivered onsite at your premises, with your equipment. This means your staff are being trained on equipment they will actually be using in their job and in an environment they will actually be working in

Moving & Handling (of objects) Training

Moving & Assisting (of people) Training

Safe. Confident. Compliant

Course duration: 4 hrs

Max No of delegates: 12

Course cost: £300

At CPS Activities Ltd, we empower teams across Scotland with practical, engaging Moving & Handling of Objects Training designed to reduce injuries, build confidence, and keep workplaces compliant.

Our  Moving & Handling training combines clear instruction with hands‑on practice, giving staff the skills they need to move loads safely and efficiently — every day, in every environment.

Why Safe Moving & Handling Matters?

Musculoskeletal injuries remain one of the biggest causes of staff absence in the UK. Most are preventable. Our training helps your team:

  • Protect themselves from strains, sprains, and back injuries
  • Understand their responsibilities under UK health & safety law
  • Use safe, effective techniques for lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling
  • Assess risks using the TILEE approach
  • Choose and use the right equipment
  • Work safely alone or as part of a team

We make safety simple, memorable, and practical.

What Your Team Will Learn?

Core Knowledge

  • Principles of safe movement
  • How the spine works — and how injuries happen
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them
  • TILEE risk assessment (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Equipment)

Hands‑On Practice

  • Safe lifting and lowering
  • Pushing vs pulling
  • Team handling
  • Using trolleys, dollies, and other aids
  • Real workplace scenarios tailored to your organisation

Legal Compliance

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
  • Employer and employee duties
  • When to stop, report, and request support

Who This Training Is For?

If your staff move anything — boxes, equipment, deliveries, furniture, stock — this course is for you. Ideal for:

  • Offices
  • Retail & hospitality
  • Warehousing & logistics
  • Schools & community organisations
  • Facilities & maintenance teams

Clear, practical skills suitable for all experience levels.

Training Delivered Across Scotland

We provide on‑site training throughout Scotland, including:

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Fife
  • Falkirk & Stirling
  • West Lothian
  • Borders
  • Highlands & Islands (remote options available)

Flexible delivery for small groups, full teams, or part of wider safety training packages.

Why Choose CPS Activities Ltd?

  • Friendly, experienced trainers
  • Clear, simple techniques staff remember
  • Fully compliant with UK regulations
  • Real‑world practice that makes an immediate difference
  • Supportive, confidence‑building learning environment

We don’t just teach safe movement — we help create safer workplaces.

Book Your Training

Ready to protect your staff and strengthen your organisation’s safety culture? Contact CPS Activities Ltd today to arrange Moving & Handling of Objects Training anywhere in Scotland.

Safe. Dignified. Person-Centred Support

Course duration: 6 hrs

Max No of delegates: 8

Course cost: £375

At CPS Activities Ltd, we deliver high‑quality Moving & Assisting of People Training to care providers across Scotland. Our courses give staff the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to support individuals safely, respectfully, and in line with current legislation and best practice.

Whether you work in social care, health care, education, or community support, we help your team provide safer assistance while protecting both the individual and the worker.

Why This Training Matters

Incorrect moving and assisting techniques can lead to serious injuries for staff and distress or harm for the people being supported. Quality training reduces risks, improves dignity, and strengthens care standards.

Our course helps your team:

  • Support individuals safely and comfortably
  • Reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Understand their responsibilities under UK health & safety law
  • Use correct techniques for assisting movement
  • Carry out person‑centred risk assessments
  • Choose and use appropriate equipment
  • Work confidently as part of a care team

We focus on safe practice that protects everyone involved.

What the Course Covers

Core Learning

  • Principles of safe movement
  • Anatomy basics: how the spine works
  • Understanding mobility needs and limitations
  • Person‑centred communication and consent
  • TILEE risk assessment (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Equipment)

Practical Skills

  • Assisting individuals to stand, sit, and reposition
  • Using slide sheets and transfer aids
  • Hoist awareness and safe use
  • Bed mobility techniques
  • Team assisting and coordinated movement
  • Real‑world care scenarios tailored to your setting

Legal & Best Practice Requirements

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
  • Health & Social Care Standards
  • Employer and employee responsibilities
  • When to stop, report, and request support

Who This Training Is For

This course is ideal for anyone involved in supporting people with mobility needs, including:

  • Care home staff
  • Home care workers
  • Support workers
  • Nurses and healthcare assistants
  • School and additional support staff
  • Community organisations

Suitable for new staff, refresher training, or part of wider induction programmes.

Training Delivered Across Scotland

We provide training throughout Scotland, including:

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Fife
  • Falkirk & Stirling
  • West Lothian
  • Borders
  • Highlands & Islands (remote delivery options available)

Sessions can be delivered on‑site, in small groups, or as part of a full moving & handling training package.

Why Choose CPS Activities Ltd?

  • Experienced, qualified trainers
  • Practical, hands‑on learning
  • Clear, simple techniques staff remember
  • Fully compliant with UK regulations and care standards
  • Professional, friendly delivery
  • Real‑world practice that improves safety and confidence

We help your team provide safer, more dignified support — every day.

Book Your Training

Ready to strengthen safety, improve care quality, and support your staff?

Contact CPS Activities Ltd today to arrange Moving & Assisting of People Training for your organisation.