Manual Handling Course

Course Aim

The aim of this Manual Handling Course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and attitude to perform manual handling tasks safety. This is to ensure that the organisation is compliance with the HSA’s requirements.

Course learning outcomes:

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• List the duty of the employers and employees in relation to manual handling
• Explain the purpose composition and characteristics of the main parts of the spinal column and explain their
  relevance to manual handling
• Identify hazards associated with manual handling tasks
• List the equipment available to avoid or reduce the risks associated with manual handling tasks
• Explain the importance of good nutrition fitness to manual handling
• Perform manual handing tasks in accordance with the principles of safe manual handling.

Course Content:

• Legislation
• Anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Mechanical Equipment
• Nutrition
• Fitness & Flexibility
• Principles of safe Manual Handling

Course Certification:

On successful completion of this course learners will receive a Manual Handling certificate from Great Island Training Solutions valid for 3 years

Course Location:

The course can be delivered on your site or arrangements can be made by us to provide a room elsewhere at your request.

Course cost:

The cost of this manual handling course is 55 euro. 

Group discounts are available.