Our Manual Handling Course is designed to meet the specific needs of various workplaces. This engaging course combines theoretical and practical sessions, ensuring an interactive learning experience. The instructor will evaluate participants on safe handling techniques and the core principles of effective manual handling.

According to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), over 30% of reported workplace accidents are related to manual handling. Furthermore, 50% of individuals who take time off work due to back pain experience a recurrence within a year, with 5% of these cases leading to prolonged disability. These issues affect both men and women equally.

Manual handling is defined in the Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Chapter 4 of Part 2: Manual Handling of Loads.

‘any transporting or supporting of a load by one or more employees and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving a load, which, because of its characteristics or of unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of a back injury, to employees’

Course Aims

• Learners will know the concept of manual handling.
• Inform learners of the extent of back pain and its cause.
• Demonstrate to learners how to lift and carry loads safely.
• To highlight measures to reduce manual handling through organisational solutions, such as reduced loads or assisted manual handling techniques and the use of mechanical devices.

Course Objectives

• Recognise unsafe lifting situations.
• Carry out a manual handling risk assessment (TILE).
• Understand and apply the 8 principles of safe lifting.
• Understand the relevant manual handling legislation in Ireland.
• Understand the basic anatomy of the spine.
• How to reduce common manual handling injuries in the workplace.
• To ensure employers are compliant with the relevant legislation.

Who Should Attend This Course?

All staff who perform tasks involving manual handling at their place of work.

Pre-Course Requirements

• English is the language in which training is delivered, and you must be fluent in English.
• Please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
• You should wear appropriate clothing for an interactive and practical course.

Course Programme

• Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• General Application Regulations 2007.
• Ergonomics.
• Musculoskeletal system.
• Anatomy, structure & function of the spine.
• Posture.
• 8 principles of safe handling.
• Safe handling techniques.
• Maintaining fitness.
• Practical manual handling techniques.
• Practical assessment.

Training Methods

• Classroom-based PowerPoint presentation
• Demonstration
• Practice

Assessment

Full participation in the course is required to receive certification.

Certification

• You will receive a Phoenix STS Training certificate upon completing the Manual Handling Course.
• The certificate will be valid for three (3) years.