Manual Handling Training - Portadown, Dublin & On-Site
Duration: 1/2 Days
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | On Site
Price: £65 (ex VAT)
Prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations with our Manual Handling Training. This course is essential for anyone required to perform manual handling tasks as part of their role, helping reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders – one of the leading causes of workplace injury.
Our training is available at Portadown, Northern Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, or on-site at your workplace, making it convenient for all organisations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all employees tasked with manual handling activities, including:
- Warehouse operatives
- Construction workers
- Care workers
- Office staff handling materials
- Any personnel required to lift, carry, or move loads manually
No prior qualifications are required.
Course Aim
The aim of this Manual Handling Training is to:
- Raise awareness of manual handling issues in the workplace
- Teach safe lifting and moving techniques
- Reduce risk of work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will understand:
- Manual Handling Operations and the risks involved
- Anatomy and physiology related to lifting and handling
- Duties and responsibilities under health and safety regulations
- Strategies to avoid manual handling where possible
- How to assess the task, the load, and the working environment
- Individual capacity and limitations
- Use of handling aids and equipment
- Guidelines for general risk assessment
Assessment Method
- Group activity workshop to practice safe handling techniques
- Classroom-based tutorials
- Multiple-choice question paper
Successful delegates will receive an in-house ITS accreditation, valid for 3 years.