Manual Handling Course Dublin — Practical 3-Hour Course
Book our Manual Handling Course Dublin — practical training for employers, staff and groups who lift, carry, push or pull loads at work. Theory, demonstration and a practical assessment in one session.
- ≈3 hrs total
- Cert valid 3 yrs
- Monthly Tallaght dates
- On-site for groups
About the course
Our Manual Handling Course Dublin programme helps workers understand safe lifting principles, avoid unnecessary strain, assess loads before moving them and use practical techniques that reduce injury risk. It is relevant to any employee who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports a load during work — by hand or with the aid of a mechanical device. WorkSafe Ireland's course is designed for real workplaces rather than generic theory, and can be used for new starters, refresher training and compliance records. Where possible, manual handling risk assessments should be provided in advance of training.
Course length and format
The Manual Handling Course Dublin session runs for approximately 3 hours and includes theory, demonstration and a practical assessment. The course is interactive and involves a degree of physical fitness and mobility — attendees should wear comfortable clothing and footwear, along with any safety clothing supplied as part of their work. Employers commonly book it alongside SOLAS Safe Pass for construction teams and First Aid Responder for workplace emergency cover.
Manual Handling Course Dublin — venue and dates
Public Manual Handling Course Dublin dates run monthly at our training venue on the Belgard Road in Tallaght (dwec.ie), with free all-day parking and a Luas stop close by. Public courses also run weekly at our Gorey training centre in Co. Wexford. Both venues are equipped with the audio-visual equipment and practical training aids used across all our courses.
On-site delivery across Dublin
WorkSafe Ireland delivers the Manual Handling Course Dublin on-site for employer groups across the county and nationwide, subject to group size, location and availability. This suits warehouse, healthcare, hospitality, retail, office and facilities teams who prefer training in their own workplace — anywhere in the Dublin area, from the city centre to the M50 business parks.
Guidance and certification
The Manual Handling Course Dublin supports employer duties under Irish workplace safety and manual handling requirements and is aligned with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) manual handling guidance. A certificate of attendance is awarded to each participant on successful completion.
Approx. 3 hours
The Manual Handling Course Dublin covers theory, demonstration and a practical assessment in a single session.
Public or on-site
Monthly public dates at our Belgard Road, Tallaght venue — or on-site at your workplace.
Aligned with HSA guidance
Supports employer duties under Irish workplace safety and manual handling requirements.
Free parking · Luas close by
Dublin training venue on the Belgard Road, Tallaght, with free all-day parking.
Manual Handling Course Dublin · Details at a glance
| Certification | WorkSafe Ireland certificate of attendance |
| Validity | 3 years (per HSA guidance) |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours (theory, demonstration and practical assessment) |
| Price | See Upcoming Courses for public dates · contact for group quotes |
| Dublin venue | Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (dwec.ie) · monthly public dates · free all-day parking · Luas close by |
| Also runs | Weekly at our Gorey training centre, Co. Wexford |
| On-site delivery | Available for employer group bookings, subject to group size, location and availability |
| Group size (public) | Minimum 4, maximum 10 attendees |
| What to wear | Comfortable clothing and footwear, plus any safety clothing supplied for your work |
| Guidance | HSA manual handling guidance |
Dublin areas we cover
This page is the hub for the Manual Handling Course Dublin employers and workers book with WorkSafe Ireland. Public course dates run at our Tallaght venue, and on-site group delivery is available throughout Dublin — including Tallaght, Citywest, Sandyford, Ballymount, Clondalkin, Blanchardstown, Swords, Dublin city centre and everywhere in between. As dedicated area pages go live, they'll be linked here.
Frequently asked questions
Manual Handling Course Dublin — everything people ask before booking.
Is Manual Handling training required in Ireland?
Employers must provide appropriate instruction and training where staff carry out manual handling tasks. The course helps businesses meet that duty and reduce injury risk.
How long is the Manual Handling course?
The Manual Handling Course Dublin runs for approximately 3 hours, including theory, practical demonstration and assessment.
Who should complete Manual Handling training?
Anyone who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports loads at work — including warehouse, healthcare, hospitality, retail, construction, office and facilities teams.
Where do you run Manual Handling training in Dublin?
Public Dublin dates run monthly at our Dublin training venue on the Belgard Road, Tallaght (dwec.ie), with free all-day parking and a Luas stop close by. Public courses also run weekly at our Gorey training centre in Co. Wexford.
Can WorkSafe train our staff on-site?
Yes. WorkSafe Ireland delivers on-site Manual Handling training for employer groups across Dublin and nationwide, subject to group size, location and availability.
How much does the course cost?
Pricing depends on whether you book onto a public date or arrange an on-site group course. See live dates and pricing on Upcoming Courses, or email info@worksafe.ie / call 053 94 81445 for a group quote.
What guidance is the course aligned with?
It supports employer duties under Irish workplace safety and manual handling requirements and is aligned with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) guidance. A certificate of attendance is awarded on successful completion.
Ready to book your Manual Handling Course Dublin place?
Monthly public dates in Tallaght · weekly in Gorey · on-site delivery for groups across Dublin.
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