This Manual Handling Training Course provides participants with the information and training necessary to be competent in Manual Handling, in order to avoid injury to themselves and others.
Who Should Attend:
- Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend a Manual Handling Training Course
Course Objectives:
On completion of this Manual Handling 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.
Assessment & Certification:
To receive certification for this Manual Handling Course, all participants must successfully complete a theory quiz and a practical lifting assessment. The Allied Training certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training.
Course Attendance:
- Maximum of 12 participants.
- ½ day duration.
*Funding may be available for training courses, where applicable. Don’t delay, call us today on 1850 255433, or email us at info@alliedtraining.ie or book online*
