General Industry – Manual Handling
Course Particulars
Duration: 4 Hours
Student/Instructor Ratio: 12:1
Training Compliance: HSA, HSA, OSHA.
Working AT Height – Academy ™ are proud to introduce our Manual Handling Course for your convenience.
The manual handling training course is a 4 hour course. It covers a range of topics in order to give the learner confidence to risk assess manual handling tasks and perform said tasks within their workplace.
Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for people who wish to receive the theory and practical skills required for correct manual handling.
Course Topics Include :
Module 1 – Introduction & Course Information
Module 2 – Who is QQI
Module 3 – Legislation
Module 4 – What Is Manual Handling?
Module 5 – Risk & Hazards
Module 6 – Risk Assessments
Module 7 – Spinal Anatomy, Posture & Shoulder
Module 8 – Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Module 9 – Planning Lifts
Module 10 – Preparing for Lifts
Module 11 – Risk Control & Lifting Techniques
Module 12 – Safe Lifting Techniques
Module 13 – Behavioural Safety
Module 14 – Q & A
Module 15– Written Examination
Module 16 – Practical Skill Evaluation
This Course is only delivered by a competent and certified;
- QQI Level 6 Instructor
- EDF Level 5 Instructor
Working at Height Group Training Courses
All Working at Height Group training exercises are implemented under a “Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Based Evolution Process” which the delegate experiences as a layering approach.
All training can be conducted in accordance with the following Legislations;
(IE) Ireland – Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005
(IE) Ireland – HSA Guidance on the Management of Manual Handling in the Workplace
(EU) Europe – EU Directive 90/269/EEC
(USA) United States of America – OSHA 1910 Section 5(a) (1) & NIOSH Publication No. 2007-131
Note:
Students must be medically and physically fit to do Manual Handling.
All training programs are structured upon a pass or fail determination criteria and are in accordance with Manual Handling Criteria for accepted practices in safety, health, and environmental training and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.