Irish legislation states that all persons in the workplace must be trained in manual handling. The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to safely move and handle inanimate loads competently and to a recognised standard.

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Manual Handling Course Objectives:

• To understand the anatomy of the spine and causes of common back injuries

• To understand the principles of safe manual handling

• To be able to carry out tasks requiring manual handling correctly

Manual Handling Course Content

• Manual Handling Legislation

• Anatomy of the back

• Common back injuries as a result of incorrect manual handling

• Biomechanics of manual handling

• Manual handling risk assessment

• Safe manual handling

• Manual handling demonstration

• Manual handling assessment

• Back care in everyday life

• Exercises

Duration

4 hours

Number of Candidates

Up to 12 People per course

Manual Handling Course Certification

The candidates are presented with a certificate of attendance.