Manual Handling Course Claregalway

,Manual Handling Training Courses Claregalway.
Complete your Manual Handling Theory Virtually Online from the comfort of your own environment and reduce down the attendance and travel time by up to two hours.

The Manual Handling Course is recorded from our Galway Studio, and on successful completion you will receive a 3 year certification in your e-mail or via post after successful completion. 

Please Note: All Practical Demonstration Assessments will take place live in front of a Fetac/QQI qualified Instructor before receiving your certification.Therefore all our assessments are carried out virtually live online or on-site at your workplace.

Please Note:For online live Practical Demonstrations to take place in order for you to receive your 3 year certification you will need a second-person with recording equipment ( Mobile Phone, Ipad,) to record you live so our tutor can view your movements from all 360-degree angles.

We also provide Bespoke On-site Training delivered to suit your workplace Environment.

Workplace assessments T&C apply
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Please Be Aware: They are Manual Handling Courses Online that will Not Meet HSA Standard Requirements.

Call Michelle on 087-7950282 to Book !!

Manual Handling Course €50 pp
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Course Subjects
  • Manual Handling - introduction and definition
  • Structure and function of the human spine
  • Causes of back injuries
  • Prevention of back injuries
  • Ergonomic aspects of manual handling
  • Lifting skills - theory and practice
  • Reducing manual handling injuries
  • Current legislation, EU directives and statistics
  • Manual handling quiz/assessment
  • Programme summary
Learner Outcomes
  • Understand the structure and functions of the human spine
  • Understand the main causes of back injuries in the workplace
  • Know the main causes of soft tissue injuries and cumulative strain
  • Have learned the correct posture for sitting and standing
  • Have learned the correct skills and techniques for lifting materials/equipment safely
  • Be able to identify and eliminate the causes of strain and injury in their workplace
  • Understand current legislation, and employer/employee responsibilities

DURATION: up to 2 Hours "depending on number of attendees"

PARTICIPANTS: 12 per class

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS: Live

VENUE: Virtually Online or at your Workplace

CERTIFICATION: Lasts for 3 Years

PRICE: Call Michelle 087-7950282

If you have a query regarding any of our courses, Please do not hesitate to Contact us 
by E-mail: [email protected]
 or Call: 087-7950282



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Who Should Take This Manual Handling Training Course ?The manual handling course is aimed at all levels of employees who may undertake manual handling operations, including the transporting of a load of items by lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof by hand or by bodily force. This includes, but is not limited to, professions such as:
  • Warehouse and factory staff
  • Heavy manual labourers
  • Unloading and loading of vehicles
  • Construction and building site workers
  • Office workers
  • Delivery drivers
  • Farmhands​

If you have a query regarding any of our courses, Please do not hesitate to Contact us 
by E-mail: [email protected]
 or Call: 087-7950282

Manual Handling accounts for 33% of Accidents reported to the Health and Safety Authority. Manual handling includes the use of the human body to lift, lower, fill, empty, or carry loads and also includes climbing, pushing, pulling, and pivoting, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. The load can be inanimate (an object) or animate (animal or person) and manual handling injuries occurs in most industrial sectors including manufacturing and warehousing, retail, construction,transportation, agriculture and the health care sector.

All Our Trainers Are Accredited