Manual Handling Training

Service Description

Manual Handling Training Manual handling injuries are among the most common workplace injuries across healthcare, construction, retail, logistics, childcare, hospitality, warehousing, manufacturing and many other industries. Our practical Manual Handling Training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to lift, move, carry, push and pull loads safely while reducing the risk of injury to themselves and others. Delivered by experienced instructors, this engaging course combines current legislation with practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to help participants apply safe manual handling techniques confidently in real workplace situations. Whether you are starting a new job, renewing your certification or improving workplace safety, this course provides the practical skills required to work safely and effectively. Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for: ✔ Healthcare Assistants ✔ Nurses ✔ Social Care Workers ✔ Support Workers ✔ Home Care Staff ✔ Residential Care Staff ✔ Warehouse Operatives ✔ Retail Staff ✔ Hospitality Workers ✔ Childcare Professionals ✔ Construction Workers ✔ Office Staff ✔ Manufacturing Employees ✔ Logistics and Transport Staff ✔ Anyone who performs manual handling activities at work What You Will Learn ✔ Principles of safe manual handling ✔ Current Irish health and safety legislation ✔ Anatomy of the spine and musculoskeletal system ✔ Causes of workplace injuries ✔ Risk assessment before lifting ✔ Correct lifting techniques ✔ Safe pushing and pulling techniques ✔ Carrying loads safely ✔ Team lifting procedures ✔ Good posture and body mechanics ✔ Preventing back injuries ✔ Practical manual handling exercises ✔ Workplace ergonomics ✔ Reducing manual handling risks Course Includes ✔ Instructor-led classroom training ✔ Practical demonstrations ✔ Hands-on lifting techniques ✔ Interactive learning ✔ Course assessment ✔ Certificate of Completion ✔ Refreshments (where applicable) Why Train With Global Family Healthcare Training Academy? ✔ Experienced Professional Trainers ✔ Practical Hands-on Training ✔ Small Class Sizes ✔ Affordable Course Fees ✔ Friendly Learning Environment ✔ Modern Training Facilities ✔ Corporate On-site Training Available ✔ Ongoing Student Support Certification Participants who complete the course will receive a Manual Handling Certificate of Completion.