Manual Handling
Who should Attend
All Employees
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend Manual Handling training.
This course is for any employees who need knowledge of safe manual handling in the areas such as:
- Lift to and from ground level.
- Lift to and from a bench.
- Lift to and from a height.
- Push a load and pull a load.
- Team lifting technique.
- Lifting bags/sacks (if appropriate).
What will be Covered
- Manual Handling Legislation – applicable to the employer and the employee.
- Dangers and Harm Caused by Careless / Unskilled Methods of Manual Handling.
- Principles of Levers and Laws of Motion.
- Anatomy of the Spine and Muscular System.
- How to Handle Loads Safely.
- Practice in Safe Handling of Loads.
Duration & Attendance
This is a ½ day course with a maximum of 12 participants.
Additional Information
This course can be held at your own facility or at our training facility in Ballyconnell. Each course is subject to course booking conditions. Please contact our office for further details.
Certification
Delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded a TMTS Certificate of Training Achievement in the category of Manual Handling, which is valid for 3 years.
