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Julie Rainey

Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist
  • What is Ergonomics & Human Factors?
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Ergonomics
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Workplace Assessments
  • Ergonomics-as-a-Service
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Building Safety Human Factors
  • Expert Witness Services
  • Blogs
  • About
  • Contact Julie

Ergonomics & Human Factors Insights from a Chartered Ergonomist

Practical workplace Ergonomics and Human Factors advice for manufacturing, food production, engineering, logistics and office environments across Northern Ireland, UK and Ireland. My latest content covers MSD prevention, manual handling, production line Ergonomics, DSE assessments and building the business case for proactive workplace safety.

Expert Manual Handling Training by Chartered Ergonomist

September 8, 2025

Manual Handling Training Across Northern Ireland: Belfast, Ballymena, Lisburn & Beyond

Ergo & Wellbeing provides customised manual handling training across Northern Ireland. Unlike generic courses, our training is delivered by a Chartered Ergonomist with comprehensive understanding of workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.

Two Training Options

Standard Manual Handling Training
Expert-led training for your workplace

Assessment-Led Training
Combines workplace assessment with tailored training for maximum effectiveness

Why Choose Chartered Ergonomist-Led Training?

🎓 Chartered Professional
Training delivered by a Chartered Ergonomist, not general trainers

🏭 Industry Experience
Extensive experience across manufacturing and production lines

📍 Northern Ireland Wide
Serving businesses from Belfast to Ballymena, Newtownards to Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn to Newry and everywhere in between

⚖ Full Compliance
Training aligned to HSE requirements and Manual Handling Operations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992

Standard Manual Handling Training

On-Site Training | 1-2 hours
Your workplace, your equipment, up to 8 attendees per session

Online Training | Flexible duration
Cost-effective, convenient scheduling

Hybrid Training | Blended approach
Theory online, practical hands-on assessment

Assessment-Led Training

Workplace Assessment + Tailored Training

Professional ergonomic assessment of your manual handling tasks, followed by customised training based on findings. This approach addresses your actual workplace challenges, not generic scenarios—delivering maximum effectiveness and relevance.

How it works:

  1. Professional ergonomic assessment targeting manual handling areas

  2. Training customised based on assessment findings

  3. Training addresses your actual workplace challenges

What's Included

✅ Safe handling techniques (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling including TILE and Power Zone)
✅ Practical assessment with individual technique correction by Chartered Ergonomist
✅ Full compliance with Northern Ireland regulations and HSE guidelines
✅ Sector-relevant, bespoke training for your specific industry

Locations Served

We deliver expert manual handling training throughout Northern Ireland including:

Greater Belfast | Lisburn | Newtownabbey | Newtownards | Bangor | Ards Peninsula | Antrim | Ballymena | Mid Ulster | Derry/Londonderry | Newry

Get Expert Training for Your Team

Ready for manual handling training that goes beyond basic compliance? Our Chartered Ergonomist approach means better techniques, reduced injuries and lasting workplace improvements.

📞 Contact us for a customised quote today.

Training provided by local Chartered Ergonomist and aligned to HSE requirements

In Training Services Tags Manual Handling, Manual Handling Training Belfast, Manual Handling Training Northern Ireland, Chartered Ergonomist, Workplace Safety, HSE Compliance, MSDs, MSD Prevention
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