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Manual Handling Training Ireland Edition

Learn safe lifting and carrying technique under Irish legislation, reducing the risk of manual handling injury at work.

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Overview

What this course covers

Manual handling injuries remain a leading cause of workplace absence, and employees in Ireland carry a legal duty to use safe techniques and follow HSA guidance. This programme covers correct and incorrect methods for lifting, lowering, carrying and moving loads, with a focus on the legislative framework specific to the Republic of Ireland.

Learners cover how to assess manual handling risk and apply practical methods for reducing it, including the use of aids. The course suits induction training or a periodic refresher for staff in warehousing, retail, healthcare and construction.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify Irish legislation governing manual handling
  • Recognise common injuries caused by poor technique
  • Apply a structured approach to assessing handling risk
  • Demonstrate correct lifting, lowering and carrying technique
  • Describe practical methods for reducing handling risk
  • Confirm understanding through skill-check questions
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees in the Republic of Ireland doing manual handling
  • Warehousing, retail and construction staff
  • Managers responsible for training compliance
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to manual handling and Irish legislation
  2. 02 How the body is injured by poor technique
  3. 03 Assessing manual handling risk
  4. 04 Correct and incorrect lifting and carrying technique
  5. 05 Reducing risk through better practice and aids
  6. 06 Interactive scenarios and skill-check questions
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment, alongside a self-test paper, checks understanding of safe manual handling practice.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a certificate to download instantly on completing the course.

Aligned with
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.
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