Manual handling training
To provide you with the information and training necessary to be competent in Manual Handling, in order to avoid injury to yourself and to others.
Training Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Manual Handling.
- State relevant Irish and EU Legislation.
- Describe the basic Anatomy of the Spine.
- Utilise correctly the 8 Principles of Safe Lifting.
Training Programme:
- Manual Handling Legislation – as it applies to the employer and 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.
Assessment & Certification:
To receive certification for Manual Handling all participants must successfully complete a theory quiz and a practical lifting assessment. The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training.
Who Should Attend:
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations) 2007, it is a requirement that ALL employees attend Manual Handling training.
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