Manual Handing Training
(3-4 Hours Duration)
"Minimise the Risk of Injury"
About this course:
In order for businesses and organisations to comply with the 2007 Manual Handling Regulations, all employees engaged in manual handling tasks must undertake proper training to ensure the safe handling of loads.
At Secusafe, we offer a complete Manual Handling Training course designed to equip your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform manual handling tasks safely and efficiently.
By investing in this training, you not only ensure compliance with health and safety regulations but you also creating a proper safety culture within the workplace that yields to many benefits for you and your staff alike.
Our in-person classroom training program is tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various industries, providing practical, hands-on instruction that empowers employees to minimise the risk of injury and promote a safe efficient culture.
Aim of the course?
This Manual Handling Training course will enable participants to lift and handle loads safely and recognise a load that is too heavy or awkward.
Who should attend Manual Handling Training?
Under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend Manual Handling Training with particular emphasis on anyone who is engaged in the lifting and handling of loads.
Course Content:
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Health and Safety Legislation
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The Musculoskeletal System Posture and Back Pain
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Manual Handling Risk Assessment T.I.L.E.
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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E)
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Statistics concerning Manual Handling
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Manual Handling Injuries
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Safe Manual Handling
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Manual Handling demonstration
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Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
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The basic principles of Safe Lifting
On completion of this Manual Handling Training Course, the participants will be able to:
● Recognise a load that is too heavy, awkward, slip, or cold.
● Understand the limitations of the spine and the muscular system
● Competently carry out a Manual Handling Risk Assessment
● Competently lift and handle loads safely
● Awareness of the dangers of careless and unskilled methods of Manual Handling techniques
● Overview of the legislation relating to Manual Handling
● Competently carry out Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
● Understand the importance of Personal Protective Equipment
The practical element of this training incorporates: -
● Lifting to and from ground level
● Lifting to and from a height
● Lifting from waist height
● Pushing
● Pulling
● Team lift
Delivery:
This course is delivered in person at our training centres in Dublin and Cork.
We can also deliver this course off-site upon request.
Duration of Course:
This course is 4 hours long.
Assessment:
Examination 10 Multi-choice questions.
Course Certification:
Upon the successful completion of the Theory of Practical Elements of Manual Handling Training, the participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Delivery:
The delivery of this course through a classroom setting is due to the practical exercises involved.
This course is open to individuals who need to complete Manual Handling Training or are looking to renew their certification.
If you are making a group booking please ensure to provide the final number for your group at the time of booking.
All participants must be available at the time of training.
Cost
The cost for Individuals is €50.00. For group rates and bookings please contact us through the links below.
Course Frequency
This course is delivered twice weekly and spaces are available. We also offer additional sessions subject to demand.
We offer training to companies or organisations that are looking to have their staff trained in the early morning before work, in the evening after work, or on weekends. We will work to your schedule. Please contact us below to discuss further.
Further Assistance:
If you have any questions about the above course, please do not hesitate to contact us through the link below.