Manual Handling (Face to Face)
Course Description
Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling. The weight of the item is an important factor, but many other factors can create a risk of injury, for example the number of times you have to pick up or carry an item, the distance you are carrying it, where you are picking it up from or putting it down (picking it up from the floor, putting it on a shelf above shoulder level) and any twisting, bending, stretching or other awkward posture you may adopt while doing a task.
Course Delivery Method: Face to Face
For essential services, or where authorised, On Site training can be conducted depending on which current level of the National Framework for Living with Covid-19 is in place and once the minimum infection controls below can be observed:
- A minimum of 2 metres between each trainee
- A well aired room with windows that can be open
- Hand sanitiser or/and gloves made available to all trainees
- All hard surfaces cleaned before and after the training course
- No other personnel allowed in the room until the course has finished
- No entry of personnel showing any symptoms of COVID-19
- Pre-screening Covid-19 questionnaire completed and approved before course commencement
- All Government, HSE, WHO & CIF guidelines can be adhered to
The Manual handling of loads regulations 2007 requires that all employees are trained in safe lifting of loads in the workplace. The course will meet the guidelines set out in the Health and Safety Authority publications, Safe Manual Handling. The course is designed to ensure employees develop an understanding of the basic techniques in safe lifting
The course incorporates practical exercises and classroom training. The course is presented using overheads, slides and group exercises. Course materials are provided for all participants. Course content includes the following:
- Introduction & Welcome
- Module 1 – Manual Handling Legislation
- Module 2 – Anatomy of the Back & Injuries
- Module 3 – Postures & Fitness
- Module 4 – Ergonomics & Risk Assessment
- Module 5 – Manual Handling Principles & Techniques
- Module 6 – Manaual Handling Assessments
Additional modules & information can be included on request. On successful completion of the programme the attendants will be issued with a SMT certificate.
Who should attend?
All employees in any sector
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge is required
Pre-course preparation
Learners are required to:
- Complete our Pre-Course Questionnaire 3 days prior to course
- Complete our COVID-19 Training Commencement form 3 days prior to course (On Site courses only)
Need a Quote?
Need a group of employees trained? A member of the team will contact you to discuss your requirements and issue a quote.