Manual Handling
Manual Handling Training provides candidates with information & instruction on safe manual handling techniques which, if used correctly, may help prevent injury. Manual handling training is required under the 2007 (General Application Regulations)
Description
•Introduction to Manual Handling
•Legislation on manual handling - 2005 Act:
•The Manual Handling Regulations 2007:
•Structure and functions of the spine
•How various parts of the human body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
•Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of spinal injury
•Muscle action
•Principles of lifting and moving techniques
•Work place organisation to avoid obstructions to safe handling
•Identify the main risks associated with manual handling operations
•Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks
Practical- dealing with different types of Load:
•Lifting from the floor
•Lifting from the table
•Lifting from low to high
•Handling sacks and drums
•Pushing and pulling
Examination:
•Practical Assessment
•Feedback on Examination
Contents
•Introduction to Manual Handling
•Legislation on manual handling - 2005 Act:
•The Manual Handling Regulations 2007
•Structure and functions of the spine
•How various parts of the human body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
•Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of spinal injury
•Muscle action
•Principles of lifting and moving techniques
•Work place organisation to avoid obstructions to safe handling
•Identify the main risks associated with manual handling operations
•Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks Practical- dealing with different types of Load
•Lifting from the floor
•Lifting from the table
•Lifting from low to high
•Handling sacks and drums
Assessment will include:
Pushing and pulling Examination:
Practical Assessment
Candidate Criteria
Clothing
It is recommended that all participants wear suitable loose clothing such as a tracksuit and suitable footwear, Gloves may also be required depending on the type of activities in the workplace.
Course Notes
All learning material will be provided by FRS Training.
Successful candidates will receive an FRS certificate of completion.
Course schedule.
Below you will find all dates and locations that this course is running.
Manual Handling
23 February 2019
Main St, Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim, N41H5P1- Coordinator: Anita Keville
- Email: akeville@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 071 966 3952
- Mobile Tel: 08764 11240
Manual Handling
28 February 2019
Derryvale, Roscrea, Tipperary- Coordinator: Mary Berkery
- Email: mberkery@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 050531586
- Mobile Tel: 0871202235
Manual Handling
28 February 2019
Swan Point, Abbeyquarter North, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 NCA4- Coordinator: Anita Keville
- Email: akeville@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 071 966 3952
- Mobile Tel: 08764 11240
Manual Handling
5 March 2019
Carraigeen Industrial Estate, Cahir, Cahir, Tipperary- Coordinator: Aoife Kinsella
- Email: akinsella@frstraining.com
- Mobile Tel: 0872589705
Manual Handling
6 March 2019
Carraigeen Industrial Estate, Cahir, Cahir, Tipperary- Coordinator: Aoife Kinsella
- Email: akinsella@frstraining.com
- Mobile Tel: 0872589705
Manual Handling
8 March 2019
Main St, Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim, N41H5P1- Coordinator: Anita Keville
- Email: akeville@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 071 966 3952
- Mobile Tel: 08764 11240
Manual Handling
8 March 2019
Castlecara Rd, Attifinlay, Carrick-On-Shannon, N41Y422, Leitrim- Coordinator: Anita Keville
- Email: akeville@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 071 966 3952
- Mobile Tel: 08764 11240
Manual Handling
27 March 2019
Maldron Hotel Limerick City- Coordinator: Mairead Hickey
- Email: mhickey@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 066 7163879
- Mobile Tel: 0872168656
Manual Handling
27 March 2019
Tralee Rd, Castleisland, Kerry- Coordinator: Mairead Hickey
- Email: mhickey@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 066 7163879
- Mobile Tel: 0872168656
Manual Handling
27 March 2019
Mitchelstown, Co Cork, Cork- Coordinator: Mairead Hickey
- Email: mhickey@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 066 7163879
- Mobile Tel: 0872168656
Manual Handling
27 March 2019
O'Connell Street, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Clare- Coordinator: Mairead Hickey
- Email: mhickey@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 066 7163879
- Mobile Tel: 0872168656
Manual Handling
27 March 2019
Jurys hotel parnell st dublin 1- Coordinator: Mairead Hickey
- Email: mhickey@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 066 7163879
- Mobile Tel: 0872168656
Manual Handling
29 March 2019
Swan Point, Abbeyquarter North, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 NCA4- Coordinator: Anita Keville
- Email: akeville@frstraining.com
- Telephone: 071 966 3952
- Mobile Tel: 08764 11240
Manual Handling
10 April 2019
Carraigeen Industrial Estate, Cahir, Cahir, Tipperary- Coordinator: Aoife Kinsella
- Email: akinsella@frstraining.com
- Mobile Tel: 0872589705
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