September 15, 2026
British Drilling Association (BDA) members are being offered the opportunity to attend FREE manual handling training delivered by Pristine Condition International, with forthcoming courses taking place in Glasgow and Gloucester.
Places are available on a first come, first served basis and members are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited for each course.
The training focuses on the Pristine Principles, a practical approach to manual handling which challenges long-standing assumptions around lifting, movement and workplace technique. The courses are designed to help delegates understand how correct manual handling can reduce the pressure placed on the body, support safer working behaviours and help reduce the risk of injury during workplace and everyday tasks.
Two course options are available:
Passing on the Principles Staff Course (POPS Coach Course)
This one-day programme is designed for nominated staff who will help pass on the Pristine Principles within their organisation.
The course includes manual handling theory, practical coaching, use of supporting POPS materials, identifying correct and incorrect manual handling techniques, providing corrective coaching and understanding the role of TRACA®. It also incorporates Pristine Condition’s Level 1 slips, trips and falls programme.
Manual Handling ‘Elite’ Training Course
This shorter, focused practical course of up to three hours introduces delegates to the Pristine Principles and demonstrates how these can be applied to manual handling tasks both at work and at home.
The course covers the main causes of injury, the body’s failings, the Jam Doughnut analogy, posture and balance, slips, trips and falls, together with practical demonstrations relevant to the working environment.
Confirmed dates are:
Glasgow
Gloucester
Both courses include practical elements, so delegates must be capable of taking part in workplace-based practical tasks. Appropriate PPE should be provided in line with company policy.
Training is FREE to BDA members, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To register your interest, contact joel@britishdrillingassociation.co.uk.