Course Description
The Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury. The course deals with informing participants on the consequences of lifting incorrectly, the philosophy being that if persons understand the consequences of incorrect lifting they will pay more attention to lifting correctly.
Course Content
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Legislation on Manual Handling - 2005 Act
- Manual Handling Regulations 2007
- Manual Handling and the effects on the body
- Principles of lifting and moving techniques
- Work place structure in relation to Manual Handling
- Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the risks involved
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Here is why...
Did you know that 33% of people in Ireland are absent from work for 3 or more days due to injury is as a direct result of a manual handling injury? Manual Handling training provides knowledge, skills and attitude to enable safe techniques for the movements of loads protecting both employees from risk of injury and employers for days lost due to injury or legal costs. Complete training, reduce risk.
NCTS Ltd. Online version of the course delivers the training required by law to instruct employees in the safe lifting and manual handling of loads. The course is built around six basic moves which can be applied to any lift, and also includes examination of the structure of the back and the risk factors.
NCTS Ltd. Manual Handling Online Course meets the training requirements of the Health Safety Welfare at Work Act (2005), Manual Handling of Loads (General Applications) 2007. This course is delivered in the easy-to-use video based platform.
All employees in all industries should be trained in Manual Handling prior to starting work and at intervals of 2-3 years. Many positions now require Manual Handling Certification on job advertisements. Get it now and you will not need to worry about it later!
Get Your Certificate
The Fastest and most reliable Service in Ireland. QQI Approved and delivered by FETAC Level 6 Instructor. In order to successfully gain a certificate of competence in Manual Handling, learners must complete our Manual Handling course online and then complete the practical elements of the course. The practical session will be done via video and marked by our instructor. This is a legal requirement for full certification. Certification is in line with the HSA guidelines.
In 1 Hour Only
Get fully certified and in only 1 hour. Full course can be completed in approximately 1 hour online going through easy-to-follow theory in a format of a video, followed by a practical assessment. The time in completing the course does depend on every individual but with our user friendly online programme you can pick up where you left off. 1 hour at any time you choose. Work through this course at your own pace.
In the Comfort of Your Own Home
Study from Home. Stay Safe. Avoid crowded classrooms. Learn at a pace that suits you. Learn where you want, when you want. NCTS Ltd. Manual Handling training provides knowledge, skills and attitude to enable safe techniques for the movements of loads protecting both employees from risk of injury and employers for days lost due to injury or legal costs.. Complete training, reduce risk.
Course Curriculum
- Lifting an object (2:18)
- Lifting an Object Practical (0:56)
- The Don'ts (0:40)
- Team Lifting (1:41)
- Team Lifting - Practical (1:24)
- Pulling & Pushing (1:50)
- Pulling & Pushing Practical (1:10)
- Lifting from Heights (0:47)
- Lifting from Heights Practical (1:09)
- Summary of the Basic Principles (2:14)
- Course Summary (0:34)