SafeHands provides practical, onsite Manual Handling training for businesses and organisations throughout Ireland. Our face-to-face Manual Handling course gives employees the knowledge and practical instruction needed to carry out manual handling tasks more safely and reduce the risk of workplace injury.
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers have responsibilities to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible and to assess and reduce the risk of injury where it cannot be avoided. Appropriate information and training can form an important part of these measures.
Our training is suitable for businesses across a wide range of industries and includes practical, hands-on instruction, giving participants the opportunity to learn and practise appropriate Manual Handling techniques under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Training Delivered Onsite at Your Company’s Premises
SafeHands provides practical, face-to-face Manual Handling training at your workplace, making it convenient to train groups of employees without the need to travel to an external venue.
- Course Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Group Size: Up to 12 participants
- Certification Validity: 3 years
- Delivery: Onsite, face-to-face training
Why Choose SafeHands for Onsite Manual Handling Training?
Our practical, face-to-face approach gives participants the opportunity to learn and practise appropriate Manual Handling techniques under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Here’s why businesses across Ireland choose SafeHands:
- Practical Instruction: Participants learn and practise appropriate Manual Handling techniques with guidance from an experienced instructor.
- Experienced Trainers: Our trainers bring practical knowledge of Manual Handling techniques and workplace safety.
- Workplace Focus: Training can reflect the types of Manual Handling tasks employees encounter as part of their work.
- Convenient Delivery: Training at your premises makes it easier to train groups of employees while minimising disruption to your operations.
- Three-Year Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course receive Manual Handling certification valid for three years.
- Established Provider: SafeHands has more than 20 years’ experience providing health and safety training to businesses and organisations across Ireland.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Manual Handling Training is suitable for employees whose work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving loads where there may be a risk of injury. This can include:
- Warehouse and logistics staff
- Healthcare and childcare professionals
- Retail and hospitality employees
- Office workers who handle equipment or supplies
Appropriate training can help employees understand manual handling risks and develop safer techniques for carrying out relevant tasks in the workplace.
Contact Information
For more information about our Manual Handling Training or to discuss your specific needs, please get in touch with our team:
- Address: Cian House, 1 Cian Park, Drumcondra, Dublin D09 K7F8
- Phone: +353 1 7979836 / +353 87 3823223
- Email: info@safehands.ie
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Manual Handling Training – Frequently Asked Questions
The SafeHands onsite Manual Handling Training Course takes approximately three hours to complete.
Our onsite Manual Handling Training Course can accommodate up to 12 participants, making it suitable for businesses and organisations looking to train groups of employees at their workplace.
Participants who successfully complete the SafeHands Manual Handling Training Course receive certification valid for three years.
Yes. SafeHands delivers Manual Handling training onsite at your workplace, providing convenient, face-to-face instruction without employees having to travel to an external training venue.
Yes. Practical instruction is an important part of the course, with participants given the opportunity to learn and practise appropriate Manual Handling techniques under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
What Does the Onsite Manual Handling Course Cover?
Our onsite Manual Handling Training Course combines essential theory with practical instruction to help participants understand workplace manual handling risks and apply appropriate techniques.
Topics covered include:
- Manual handling hazards and common causes of injury
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Assessing manual handling tasks and identifying potential risks
- Principles of safer lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
- Appropriate use of mechanical aids and handling equipment
- The importance of good posture and body mechanics
- Practical manual handling techniques
- Applying safer handling principles to workplace tasks
Participants also take part in practical instruction, giving them the opportunity to learn and practise appropriate Manual Handling techniques under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Further Manual Handling Guidance
SafeHands has produced a range of practical guides to help employers understand their responsibilities and manage Manual Handling risks in the workplace.
Read our Manual Handling Training Requirements in Ireland | Employer’s Guide for guidance on employer responsibilities and when training may be required.
Our Manual Handling Risk Assessments | Employer’s Guide explains how employers can identify, assess and reduce risks associated with Manual Handling tasks.
For practical advice on lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and other common handling activities, read our Principles of Safer Manual Handling – A Practical Guide.
Related Courses
Some workplaces have more specialised handling requirements. SafeHands also provides:
- Manual Handling for Childcare: Specialised training for childcare professionals who handle children or equipment.
- People/Patient Handling: Training designed for healthcare workers and caregivers who assist with the movement of patients or individuals with reduced mobility.