Manual Handling Trainer Course

About This Course

The Manual Handling Trainer course qualifies you to deliver accredited manual handling training to employees across Ireland. Musculoskeletal injuries from manual handling are the most common cause of workplace injury in Ireland — as a qualified trainer you will play a vital role in protecting your colleagues and organisation.

This course is fully adapted for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (Part 2, Chapter 4) and HSA guidelines on manual handling. On completion you will hold a nationally recognised SafeCert Level 3 qualification accepted by employers across all sectors in Ireland.

What You Will Learn

• Irish manual handling legislation and employer duties
• Anatomy of the spine and musculoskeletal system
• Risk assessment for manual handling tasks
• Safe lifting technique — the kinetic lift
• Carrying, pushing and pulling techniques
• Team lifting and assisted handling
• Use of mechanical aids and equipment
• Manual handling in specific work environments
• Ergonomic principles and workstation design
• Practical demonstration and coaching skills
• Training delivery and lesson planning
• Assessment and certification of delegates

Who Is This Course For?

• Health and safety officers and managers
• Warehouse supervisors and logistics managers
• Construction site supervisors
• Healthcare and care home staff
• Retail and hospitality managers
• Independent trainers building a training business

What's Included in the Price

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