After requests from customers we now offer manual handling train the trainer. 

The Manual handling 'Train the Trainer' course has been developed by ABTAC to provide training to in-house trainers to enable them to provide accurate, up to date Manual handling training to their staff and for training companies who wish to increase the courses they offer.

Why should your employees take this course?
Manual handling awareness training should be provided to anyone who may be involved in their day to day work (from picking and packing in a warehouse, or handling products in a factory, to carrying everyday objects in an office. That's pretty much everyone of your employees- including yourself.
Depending on the number of employees you have it can sometimes be more cost and time effective for some of your employees to attend the train the trainer course, and then impart their knowledge to everyone else.
The course can be adapted to suit: Supervisors, Managers, and company trainers (Previous training experience is a benefit, but not essential. This course covers both trainer and abrasive training). There is no pre-course work and no previous qualifications are required.

What does the course include?

• Participant inclusion
• How to avoid 'death by PowerPoint'
• Learning styles
• Telling vs teaching
• Assessments
  
• Active Learning
• Training guidance and support

• The real costs of Manual Handling injuries
  
• How manual handling can cause injuries (risk factors)
  
• Causes of back pain
  
• The spine, its structure and function
  
• Understanding good handling techniques
  
• Pushing and pulling, team handling, lifting lowering and carrying
  
• Practical element- the safe lifting method 'Verification of competence'
  
• Awareness of risk assessments (TILE)
  
• How to plan your lift (FLUENCY)
  
• The principles for controlling manual handling risk and applying these to a practical situation.

To ensure that you get a consistent experience across all the devices that you use, we have restyled abtac.co.uk so that it is responsive. 

Whilst we were at it, we also improved the search availability so that you can now search on almost every page.

We hope you find the changes useful. 

Abrasive safety training: new open courses in Leicester (East Midlands/Blaby)- 27th July, 7th September, 5th October, 9th November

ABTAC are pleased to announce four new abrasive safety training open courses in Leicester (East Midlands/Blaby) on Monday 27th July, Monday 7th September, 5th October, 9th November.

As with all ABTAC abrasive safety training courses are accredited by the British Abrasive Federation (BAF), all successful candidates will receive a BAF accredited certificate and their details placed on the BAF national register (after the completion of a validation consisting of a theory test and a practical observation).

The course is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of using abrasives and promote good practice in the workplace. It includes:

• A comprehensive set of BAF approved course notes for each trainee.
• Hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels
• Types and design of wheels (including specification, to avoid incorrect selection)
• Inspection, testing and storage (including damaged/fault wheel checks and ring test)
• Mounting of wheels (including a practical 'verification of competence' test, ensuring safe mounting procedures are followed and tool care is adhered)
• Ensuring a safe working environment
• PPE
• Safe use of abrasive wheels
• A test at the end of the course to ensure the participant has understood the content.