Schedule

Course Information

This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to lift and move appropriate loads to avoid the risk of injury. Throughout the course participants will be encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards manual handling that can benefit the whole workplace.

Certification

Participants will receive Sensible Safety certificate of attendance on completion of a written and practical assessment.  Certification is valid for 3 years from a QQI qualified Manual Handling tutor.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours

Training Aim:

The aim of the Manual Handling Training programme is to ensure that learners gain the skills required to carry out the key principles of the Kinetic Lifting Technique in a safe manner.

Course Content

  • Legislation
  • Anatomy of Spine, vertebrae and intervertebral discs.
  • Manual Handling risk assessments
  • TILE Principle
  • Fitness and Flexibility
  • Ergonomics
  • 8 Principles of Lifting
  • Demonstrate the correct technique for lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying loads by hand and team lifting.
  • Practical Demonstration and Assessment

Prerequisites

Credits

Location & Prices

Location:

Price:

€ 350

Duration:

Delivery Mode:

Classroom

Delivery Language:

English