Manual Handling Training

Manual Handling Training

Training 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.

Training 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.

Training 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.

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.

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.

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