manual handling Training
Manual handling training is a legal requirement under the 2005 H&S At Work Act. This course meets HSA guidelines and is to a QQI standard.
Online & onsite blended learning
Due to Covid-19 restrictions this course will be delivered through our online platform and live zoom classes. Students will complete the course online and then will complete an assessment live 1-1 via zoom.
Manual Handling Training helps organisations to protect the welfare of employees who have a responsibility to handle, lift and carry items. This is delivered to QQI standard. This course take approximately 1 hour to complete and is delivered online. Once you have successfully completed the online assessment you will then be inducted to our live zoom or onsite assessment followed by questions and answers.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions this course is currently being delivered through our online platform and live zoom classes. Please enroll now for class time, dates and locations.
This course can be modified and made company specific, giving your employees the opportunity to download materials unique to your organisation.
Course Objectives:
- Help you lift and handle a load safely.
- Help you understand TILE.
- Help you to understand when a load is too heavy.
- Help you understand the employer's responsibility.
- Help you understand the employee's responsibility.
- The course must be completed fully, and progress is validated and recorded through our BET technology system and stored for two years.
Key Topics:
- The Legislation
- The Risk Factors
- Reducing Risks
- Structure of the Spine
- Lifting & Handling Techniques
- Correct Procedure
- The Seesaw Principal
- Risk Assessment
Certification
Our trainers are certified by various awarding bodies including QQI & IFE. Students will receive certification from Darren Whelan Training or relevant awarding bodies if applicable.
