Manual Handling Course

 

Course Aim:

To provide you with the information and training necessary to be competent in Manual Handling, in order to avoid injury to yourself and to others.

 

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course,
participants will be able to:

• Define Manual Handling
• State relevant Irish and EU Legislation
• Describe the basic Anatomy of the Spine
• Utilise correctly the 8 Principles of Safe Lifting

Course Programme:

• Manual Handling Legislation – as it applies to the employer and employee
• Dangers and harm caused by careless /unskilled methods of manual handling
• Principles of levers and laws of motion
• Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
• How to handle loads safely
• Practice in safe handling of loads

Who Should Attend:

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend Manual Handling training.

 

Assessment & Certification:

To receive certification for Manual Handling all participants must successfully complete a theory quiz and a practical lifting assessment. The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training.

 

Course Attendance:

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend Manual Handling training.

• Maximum of 12 participants
• ½ day duration