Manual Handling

You’ll learn how to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury. The course will also explain the consequences of lifting incorrectly.

Knowledge you'll take away

What is the current legislation

Anatomy and Bio-mechanics

Principles of Manual Handling and the TILE system

How to lift correctly and Lifting Techniques

Dangers of careless and unskilled methods

How to conduct a manual handling risk assessment

This course covers

Manual Handling Basics
  • What is Manual Handling
  • Manual Handling Injuries
  • Employer and Employee Duties
Injuries and Fitness
  • Common injuries
  • What is fitness
Manual Handling Techniques
  • Mechanics of movement
  • The 8 Steps of lifting
  • Lifting from low levels
  • Lifting from a height
  • Carrying
  • Pushing and Pulling
Ergonomics and Bio-mechanics
  • Ergonomics and the spinal column
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Secondary liability
  • Bio-mechanics
Risk Assessments
  • What is a Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Principles of Manual Handling
  • Risk Assessments  – TILE

Course detail

Legislation

This course covers and complies with The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Expert Trainer

Course and Assessment created and approved by a QQI Level 6 Fully Certified Expert Trainer.

Certificate Expiry

Course and Assessment must be completed every 2 years as per industry best practice.

Course options

eLearning

Self-paced online learning delivered via our secure eLearning portal. 1 Year access.

1 Hour Practical Assessment must be done via Zoom upon completion of the eLearning course.

Virtual

Live Zoom session with one of our expert Trainers. Just like the classroom.

4 Hours and includes Practical Assessment.

Classroom Group

Face to face onsite with adherence to all Covid19 safety and distancing protocols.

1/2 Day and includes Practical Assessment.

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Manual Handling – Online Course and Practical Assessment

45

Live trainer delivery options for groups

The theory and the practical are conducted with a trainer.

Group Classroom

4 Hours

€poa

Group Zoom

3 Hours

€poa

Training Available 7 Days a Week

Daytime and Evening Options

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