Manual Handling
Avoid risk to your business and injury to your employees. Our online Manual Handling course provides your staff with the knowledge and skills to conduct all Manual Handling activities safely.
Our courses are designed by QQI accredited experienced trainers, so you can rest assured you are fully compliant.
Course Details
Course Duration
The Manual Handling course lasts an average of 45 minutes.
Course Content
Section 1
– Duties of the employer
– Define Manual Handling
– Importance of Manual Handling
– Understand the human and financial consequences of injury
Section 2
– Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Spine
– Common Injuries associated with Manual Handling
– Define fitness and flexibility
– Describe what good posture is
– Explain what ergonomics involve
Section 3
– Principles of Manual Handling
– Assessing Loads
– Risk Assessments using TILE
– Manual Handling Safety Guidelines
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, employees will have a theoretical knowledge of the principles of manual handling. This includes the importance of manual handling, principles of good posture and risk assessment