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Under Irish legislation, you are required as an employer to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health, and welfare of your employees.
Manual Handling Training must be delivered to all employees who may be required to perform any Manual Handling activities as described in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act (General Application) Regulations 2007, Chapter 4 Manual Handling of Loads.
6th September 2023, Wednesday
30th September 2023, Saturday
18th October 2023, Wednesday
1st November 2023, Wednesday
15th November 2023, Wednesday
6th December 2023, Wednesday
The duration of the course is 1 day and is classroom based.
Start Time 08:00
Finish Time 17:00
Who Should Attend
This course is required for those who perform any lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, or pulling of loads in the workplace.
Duration of course: Half Day
Course Outline
• Legislation.
• Anatomy of the Back.
• Back Injuries: Good Back Care.
• Ergonomics and Risk Assessment.
• Manual Handling Principles and Techniques.
• Problem solving
• Practical Demonstrations
• Assessment – Theory -Practical
Certification & Assessment
All attendees who successfully complete the course and both the Theory and Practical assessment will receive a Training Certificate which is valid for three years.
Additional Information
Candidates are advised that this course involves practical exercises in lifting, moving, carrying, and pulling loads. Comfortable clothing should be worn.
