Manual Handling/Lifting

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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The 1992 Manual Handling Regulations state that it is the duty of the employer to ensure all his staff are properly trained in correct lifting techniques.

This half or one day course is to instruct employers or employees how to lift, carry, manoeuvre and lower heavy loads safely, using aids or assistance appropriate to their particular type of work. They will also learn about techniques that can be utilised to minimise effort and risk of injury when handling loads.

Course prerequisite: None

Certificating Body: Lantra or NPORS

Course Length: 1/2 day or full day

Course Times: 9.00am to 1.00 pm or 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Various

Cost: £100 + VAT or in house course prices on application.

Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client

Maximum Trainees: 6

By the end of our course you'll be able to:

  • State the principles of safe lifting to minimise risk of injury
  • Be aware of parts of your body that are at risk of injury due to poor handling techniques and understand common injuries and how they occur
  • Better recognise the you handle of manual handling and how to help reduce them in your workplace.

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