Manual Handling
Certified manual handling training to prevent workplace musculoskeletal injuries across all industries.
About This Course
Manual handling injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace absence in Ireland. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers must provide adequate manual handling training for any employee involved in the manual handling of loads.
Our Manual Handling programme covers both the theoretical and practical elements required by legislation. Participants learn the principles of safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, and apply these to their own working environment.
The course is delivered by certified instructors and is suitable for all industries including construction, healthcare, warehousing, retail, and office environments.
What You Will Learn
- Legal requirements around manual handling in Ireland
- Anatomy of the spine and common injuries
- Risk assessment of manual handling tasks
- Correct lifting and carrying techniques
- Team lifting procedures
- Use of mechanical aids
- Ergonomic principles in the workplace
- Practical lifting exercises assessed by instructor
Who Is This Course For?
Employees in all industries who are required to lift, carry, push, or pull loads as part of their role. Suitable for new starters and as a refresher for existing staff.
