Manual Handling Training Course Athlone

Under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, there is a legal requirement for all staff involved in manual handling operations to be trained in Manual Handling. 

The training and knowledge provided will enable the learner to risk assess and safely carry out manual handling tasks. This will reduce the risk of injuries, particularly to the back. Back injuries caused by incorrect manual handling techniques are one of the most frequent causes of workers compensation claims.

Our instructors are experienced trainers and are fully compliant with the latest QQI Level 6 Instructor requirements.

• Manual Handling Injuries: Types of injury, immediate injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

• Risk Assessments for Safe Manual Handling: What is a risk assessment?, who should carry out a risk assessment?, identifying hazards, TILE, factors that increase the risk of harm, deciding who may be harmed and how, occupations most at risk, evaluating risks, recording the significant findings, reviewing and updating, results of your risk assessment.

• Avoiding and Controlling the Risks: Employer duties, avoiding manual handling, reducing the risk, team handling, mechanical and automation precautions, personal protective equipment and TILE.

• Safe Manual Handling Techniques: Lifting and lowering techniques, safe weights for lifting and lowering, carrying, risk assessments and HSE tools, pushing and pulling, and team handling.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by manual handling.

• Be able to explain the common causes of injury and potential long-term damages to health as a result of poor manual handling techniques.

• Understand the legal responsibilities and the duties placed upon employers and employees.

• Be able to identify manual handling hazards.

• Understand how to carry out an effective manual handling risk assessment.

• Understand the control measures that can be put in place to reduce the risk of harm.

• Understand and practise the best way to handle loads to maintain a safe working environment.

• Warehouse and factory staff

• Heavy manual labourers

• Healthcare staff

• Construction and building site workers

• Office employees

• Delivery drivers

• Agricultural workers

• Practical Assessment: Carryout a manual handling, lifting and moving tasks as demonstrated on the course

• Theory Assessment:  Multiple Choice Question

• To successfully pass, you’ll need to achieve a minimum score of 90%. 

• On successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Manual Handling Certificate

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• Certification is valid for 3 years.

Price: €45

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Athlone Buccaneers Rugby Club- Lower Deck Training Room, The Bounty, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland N37KOT9

Questions: If you have any questions, please contact: John Bruton 085 8323404 or email info@multiskill.ie