Manual Handling

Manual Handling for Employer and Employees


Our manual handling course is designed to ensure the safety of workers who perform the task of heavy lifting. Incorrect lifting accounts for numerous injuries each year. This online course provides guidance on the correct lifting techniques in detail. Well executed manual handling training is pivotal for staff protection. That’s why we provide courses which are taught by subject matter experts.

Our online courses are designed to give you the best knowledge and skills, in the most efficient way. This digital way of learning is structured to make the courses not only an informative experience, but also an enjoyable one. Various tools and approaches to e-learning are used to offer a high-quality training experience. A safe workplace can comfort and instil confidence in your staff. This happy workforce in turn encourages productivity and increases profit margins. Protect your staff and propel your business with our online manual handling training.

"Manual handling is a mandatory requirement for an employer to provide is Manual Handling for all staff irrespective of their employment sector."

This online manual handling course covers all elements of manual handling. Included is the requirements of Irish manual handling law, proper lifting techniques and identification of hazardous manual handling. Any employee, employer or individual with an interest in manual handling can partake. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certification which proves your participation. 

Manual Handling for Employer and Employees


Course Content

  • Legislation
  • Injury to Spine
  • Fitness
  • Ergonomics
  • Manual Handling of Loads (Practical)
  • Basic anatomy
  • Types of injuries caused by manual handling
  • Risk of injury from manual handling
  • How to identify manual handling risks
  • Solutions to manual handling hazard
  • The correct lifting techniques

Course Objectives

  • Explain the legislation relating to manual handling
  • Understand what makes a good manual handling lift
  • Identify manual handling hazards
  • Understand the type of injuries you are likely to get from manual handling
  • Identify solutions to manual handling problems
  • Understand the principle of safe lifting


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