Safecon - An Expert Provider of Manual Handling Courses
Safecon is a leading provider of Manual Handling, Manual Handling Courses, and Manual Handling Training in Ireland. Safecon deliver both Private and Public manual handling training and instructor courses in Ireland. We have training centres based in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway at which we carry out regular public courses at monthly intervals. We are experts in safe manual handling & lifting practices, manual handling regulations, manual handling risk assessments and principles. If you wish to become a Manual Handling Instructor, choose Safecon. All course participants receive extensive course material that is widely recognised as being the best in the business.
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Manual Handling Training Details:
To comply with current Health and Safety legislation, SHW at Work (General App) Regulations 2007, Part 2 Workplace and Work Equipment, Chapter 4 “Manual Handling of Loads” and Amendment Regulations 2007.
Staff engaged in manual handling must be given training in safe lifting techniques. This training will show your staff how to lift correctly and therefore avoid back injuries. By training your staff how to lift safely you can avoid costly compensation claims.
Manual Handling Training Objective:
On completion of the course participants will be able to:
· Lift and handle loads safely
· Recognise a load which is too heavy or awkward
· Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
Manual Handling Training Programme:
· Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
· Principles of levers and laws of motion
· Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
· How the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques
· How to handle loads safely
· Practice in safe handling of loads:
- Lifting to and from ground level
- Lifting to and from a height
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting bags/sacks
This Manual Handling training combines lecture methods with “hands-on” practical work with different types of materials.
Who Should Attend the Manual Handling Training:
All staff engaged in lifting loads during their working day
Manual Handling Pre-Course Requirements:
None
Manual Handling Training Assessment / Certification:
Each participant will be assessed on their practical lifting techniques.
A certificate of awareness will be issued to the various participants.
A completed manual handling assessment form for each participant will be supplied to their employer.
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