MANUAL HANDLING

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OVERVIEW

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, it is the duty of an employer to ensure that no employee is put at risk while manually handling a load.
Under the act, it is a requirement that all employees be trained in how to safely handle loads without mechanical assistance. The Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
The course deals with informing participants on the consequences of lifting incorrectly, the philosophy being that if persons understand the consequences of incorrect lifting, they will pay more attention to lifting correctly and avoid personal injury.

REQUIREMENTS

This course has been designed for:

  • Employers who wish to gain correct knowledge of manual handling procedures.
  • Persons in employment whereby manual handling is required.
  • Individuals needing a certificate in Manual Handling to gain employment

CONTENT

INDICATIVE CONTENT

This course covers:

  • Employer and employee obligations in the areas of personal and organisational Health and Safety remit
  • Understanding the structure and function of the spine to include types and causes of back pain and how to avoid backache
  • Understanding the mechanics of the spine and muscular system
  • Understand the consequences of incorrect lifting and best practice in methods of lifting, putting down, loading & unloading
  • Understand the 8 principles of safe lifting – methods for pushing, pulling and reaching
  • Dealing with different load types and alternative methods of moving loads
  • Safe packaging of loads
  • Basic manual handling rules & exercises before commencing work

CERTIFICATION

CPD Certificate of Completion

ASSESSMENT

  • Online assessment
  • Skills Demonstration

METHOD OF DELIVERY/DURATION

  • Online and Customised for Organisations

COST

€95.00

PROGRESSION

This course will allow participants to improve their manual handling skills and the learner will have a manual handling certificate on completion. Contact our coaching department for help with an individual progression plan.

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