A training course on safe handling especially developed for those in the Theatre and Event industry, delivered in the work place by City and Guilds accredited trainers.Committed to providing top quality customer service, support and the development of skills and safety within our industry, Lighting and Technical Production specialist Matt-LX have launched a Manual Handling course
specifically developed for those in the Theatre and Event Industry..

Developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the training covers key aspects of safe handling, legal responsibility, human factors, risk assessment and safe systems of work. Carried out in the workplace the course is relevant to all departments, from stage crew and wardrobe to ticket sales and marketing.

Many courses available are designed around other industries and not focused on either the operational parameters of a performance venue or the diverse nature of what we do in the entertainment world.

“If we are lucky enough not to have those progressively regular little aches and pains ourselves, we all know somebody who is affected by a handling related injury - with 41% of work related injuries in this country being put down to poor manual handling and the catastrophic effect these injuries can have on the individual and the organisation, we decided it was time an industry
specific course was available to support our greatest asset.. Our people. So we designed one.
Rob Clutterham, Training Manager.

Why Provide Manual Handling Training?
Apart from the recognised long term cost benefit, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 impose a legal duty on an employer to provide safe systems of work and that Every employer shall ensure that his
employees are provided with adequate health and safety training-

Why choose Matt-LX to provide your training requirements?
Matt-LX Ltd is owned and operated by experienced industry professionals, specialising in technical production and the management of Health & Safety for theatre and live events. The Matt-LX Manual Handling course is a cost effective solution that follows the current HSE guidelines, designed for our industry, tailored to each employer’s needs and specific workplace issues,
and delivered by a City & Guilds qualified trainer.

Who is the course for?
The training is relevant to all employees, technical, box office, front of house, sales, admin, marketing, catering, wardrobe and management – with up to fifteen persons accommodated at each 3 to 4 hour session.

Need more information?
Contact Rob Clutterham +44 (0)7904 336 589
rob@mattlx.com