Manual Handling

Manual Handling Training is a legal requirement in Ireland. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, (General Application) Regulations 2007 all appropriate staff members must be given regular training in safe Manual Handling techniques. At Safeco, we provide solutions for employers who need to comply with the regulation and deliver practical courses to their staff.

Our courses are designed to provide employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to minimise the risk of injury while conducting Manual Handling. In addition, we make participates aware of the consequences of lifting incorrectly.
Our Manual Handling Training Courses can be taken at one of our training centres or at the learner’s place of work. This course helps the learner identify possible injury risks, along with preparing them for how to lift objects properly.

Course Contents:

  • The Fundamentals of Proper Manual Handling

  • The Importance of Following the Correct Procedure

  • The Anatomy of the Human Spine and the Fundamentals of Human Movement

  • Risk Assessments

  • How to Handle Loads Safely

  • Lifting to and from Ground Level

  • Lifting to and from a Height

  • Pushing

  • Pulling

  • Correct Manual Handling Techniques

  • Other Organisation Specific Tasks

  • Competency Testing

The duration of this course is 2 hours. Each participant will be tested on the above and a completed assessment form will be provided along with a Manual Handling Certificate. All participants are fully certified for 3 years.

For More Information or to Make a Booking Contact the Team at Safeco

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