This course is suitable for:

• Employees in roles that involve manual handling, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads.
• Organisations looking to ensure staff meet legal manual handling training requirements.
• Individuals seeking to develop safe manual handling practices for the workplace.

Upon successful completion of the e-learning module and practical assessment, participants will:

• Understand the basics of manual handling, including anatomy, common injuries, and risk factors.
• Identify potential manual handling hazards and assess associated risks.
• Apply safe manual handling techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
• Recognise their responsibilities and best practices in manual handling tasks.

The Manual Handling e-learning course includes the following modules:

1. Introduction to Manual Handling – Overview of manual handling and its relevance to workplace safety.
2. Anatomy and Common Injuries – Understanding how manual handling tasks impact the body.
3. Risk Assessment – Identifying hazards and assessing risks in manual handling.
4. Safe Handling Techniques – Learning and applying proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving loads.

The e-learning portion is self-paced, allowing learners to complete it at their convenience. Typically, the online module takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

To achieve full certification, learners must complete a practical assessment in person. This hands-on session, guided by a certified instructor, enables learners to demonstrate safe manual handling techniques in a controlled environment. Practical sessions can be scheduled at our training centre or arranged on-site for group bookings.

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion for the e-learning module. Upon successful completion of both the e-learning module and the in-person practical assessment, participants will receive a full Manual Handling Completion Certificate, recognised as meeting workplace health and safety requirements.

For further details, to arrange a practical session, or to enquire about group bookings, please contact us at:

• Email: info@carraigsafety.ie
• Phone: 01 6293852