Our Manual Handling Course, tailored to the unique demands of various workplaces, equips you with the practical skills you need. This dynamic course blends theory with hands-on practice, ensuring an engaging and interactive learning experience. Our expert instructor will guide you through safe handling techniques and the fundamental principles of effective manual handling, empowering you to confidently handle any task.

As per the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), more than 30% of reported workplace accidents are linked to manual handling. This is a significant concern, as 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, underlining the importance of our Manual Handling Course in your daily work.

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.”

Within 72 hours of booking, learners will receive a link to complete the online training programme session.

Course Aims

• Learners will understand the concept of manual handling.
• Inform learners about the extent and causes of back pain.
• Demonstrate to learners how to lift and carry loads safely.
• Highlight measures to reduce manual handling through organisational solutions, such as reduced loads, assisted manual handling techniques, and the use of mechanical devices.

Course Objectives

• Recognise unsafe lifting situations.
• Conduct a manual handling risk assessment (TILE).
• Understand and apply the 8 principles of safe lifting.
• Comprehend the relevant manual handling legislation in Ireland.
• Understand the basic anatomy of the spine.
• Learn how to reduce common manual handling injuries in the workplace.
• 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

• Training is delivered in English, so fluency in English is required.
• Notify us of any specific requirements.
• Wear appropriate clothing for an interactive and practical course.

Online Theory: Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Online Theory: Duration

75 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Online Theory: Modules

• What is Manual Handling? – 75% pass required.
• Manual Handling Regulations – 75% pass required.
• Safe Handling – 75% pass required.
• Learning Safe Handling Habits – 75% pass required.
• Practical Manual Handling Solutions – 75% pass required.
• Use of Mechanical Aids – 75% pass required.

Assessment

Please note that the online course is an awareness course only. This course includes a practical manual handling assessment at our Longford training centre at Unit 11 Leader House, Leader Park, Dublin Road, Longford, Co. Longford, N39 T6P0.

Certification

• Upon completing the theory and practical assessment, you will receive a Phoenix STS Training certificate.
• The certificate will be valid for three (3) years.