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.
20 minute 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 with adherence to all Covid19 safety and distancing protocols. Maximum 10 people.
1/2 Day and includes Practical Assessment.
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Manual Handling Theory – Online Course
€25
Manual Handling – Practical Assessment
€25
Manual Handling – Online Course and Practical Assessment
€45
Live trainer delivery options for Groups of upto 10 people.
The theory and the practical are conducted with a trainer.
Group Classroom
4 Hours
€poa
Group Zoom
3 Hours
€poa