Manual Handling
The Manual Handling course is suitable for any employee whose work involves occasional or regular lifting and moving of loads of any description either by hand or with the aid of a mechanical device.
On completion of this course participants will:
- Understand the importance of correct Manual Handling
- Understand the correct methods of Manual Handling
- Understand their responsibility in carrying out safe Manual Handling practices
- Reinforce proper lifting techniques
Additional Information: Where possible, manual handling risk assessments should be provided in advance of training. It is also very helpful (if possible) for attendees to bring relevant materials handled by them to the course in their work vehicle. This course is interactive and involves a degree of physical fitness and mobility. Attendants should ensure that they are physically safe to undertake training and they wear any safety clothing supplied as part of their work and/or comfortable clothing and footwear.
Certification: A certificate of attendance is awarded to each participant on successful completion of this course. Certificates are valid for three years, in keeping with H.S.A. guidelines on training.
Duration
3 hours approximately.
Location
Enterprise Centre, Gorey Business Park (Y25 Y2 C8).
A.V. Requirements
Digital projector, laptop, and screen.
Room Layout
COVID SAFE classroom-style layout with individual desks.
Course Tutor(s)
Suitably qualified and experienced tutors.
Numbers
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 10
Training Method
Theory and practical application.
Confirmation
Written questions and observation.
Details
- Statistics
- Evolution
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 – Employer and Employee Duties, Consultation, H.S.A.
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007–2020
- Manual handling risk assessments
- Anatomy of the human spine
- Musculoskeletal system
- Posture
- Top-heavy bending
- Back care
- Principles of safe lifting (kinetic method)
- Practical demonstration by tutor
- Practical exercises based on risk assessments
- Team lifting
- Fitness for Work
- Post-course evaluation
- Questions and answers
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Manual Handling Training Ireland — Practical Workplace Lifting Course
WorkSafe delivers practical Manual Handling training for Irish employers, staff and groups who lift, carry, push or pull loads at work.
Course lengthHalf-day training with theory, demonstration and practical assessment.
Best forWarehouse, healthcare, hospitality, retail, construction, office and facilities teams.
Legal contextSupports employer duties under Irish workplace safety and manual handling requirements.
DeliveryPublic dates and on-site group training available across Ireland.
Manual Handling training for Irish workplaces
Manual Handling training helps workers understand safe lifting principles, avoid unnecessary strain, assess loads before moving them and use practical techniques that reduce injury risk. The training is relevant to any employee who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports a load during work.
WorkSafe's course is designed for real workplaces, not generic theory. Employers can use it for new starters, refresher training, compliance records and team-wide risk reduction. It links naturally with SOLAS Safe Pass for construction teams, First Aid Responder for workplace emergency cover, and WorkSafe's booking team for group quotes.
Manual Handling FAQs
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 Manual Handling training?
Most Manual Handling courses are completed in a half day, including practical demonstration and assessment.
Who should complete Manual Handling training?
Anyone who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports loads at work should complete suitable Manual Handling training.
Can WorkSafe train our staff on-site?
Yes. WorkSafe can deliver on-site Manual Handling training for employer groups, subject to group size, location and availability.
Book Manual Handling trainingView upcoming datesRequest group quote
Manual Handling Training Ireland — Practical Workplace Lifting Course
WorkSafe delivers practical Manual Handling training for Irish employers, staff and groups who lift, carry, push or pull loads at work.
Course lengthHalf-day training with theory, demonstration and practical assessment.
Best forWarehouse, healthcare, hospitality, retail, construction, office and facilities teams.
Legal contextSupports employer duties under Irish workplace safety and manual handling requirements.
DeliveryPublic dates and on-site group training available across Ireland.
Manual Handling training for Irish workplaces
Manual Handling training helps workers understand safe lifting principles, avoid unnecessary strain, assess loads before moving them and use practical techniques that reduce injury risk. The training is relevant to any employee who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports a load during work.
WorkSafe's course is designed for real workplaces, not generic theory. Employers can use it for new starters, refresher training, compliance records and team-wide risk reduction. It links naturally with SOLAS Safe Pass for construction teams, First Aid Responder for workplace emergency cover, and WorkSafe's booking team for group quotes.
Manual Handling FAQs
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 Manual Handling training?
Most Manual Handling courses are completed in a half day, including practical demonstration and assessment.
Who should complete Manual Handling training?
Anyone who lifts, lowers, pushes, pulls, carries or supports loads at work should complete suitable Manual Handling training.
Can WorkSafe train our staff on-site?
Yes. WorkSafe can deliver on-site Manual Handling training for employer groups, subject to group size, location and availability.
Book Manual Handling trainingView upcoming datesRequest group quote
Manual handling training questions answered
Manual handling training is required wherever employees lift, carry, push or pull as part of the job. Our course combines the theory of safe lifting with practical, instructor-assessed technique, and each participant receives a certificate on successful completion.
Who needs a manual handling course?
Construction, warehouse, retail, healthcare, hospitality, school and office staff all fall within scope. Employer duties on manual handling are set out by the Health and Safety Authority.
Where our courses run
Tallaght training centre
Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Gorey training centre
Gorey Business Park, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
We also deliver this training on site at your own premises, and run dedicated pages for manual handling in Dublin and the Safe Pass and manual handling bundle.
Manual handling certificate renewal
Certificates are dated on the day of assessment. Most employers refresh manual handling training every three years, or sooner if tasks, loads or equipment change. See our manual handling certificate guide.
Book manual handling training
Pick a date on the live calendar, or call 053 94 81445 to arrange a closed course for your team. Related training: ladder safety and SOLAS Safe Pass.
Manual Handling Training Ireland — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below are the ones Google shows most often for manual handling training in Ireland. Every answer comes from our own published course details, the live booking calendar, or the Health and Safety Authority.
Can I do my manual handling course online?
Partly. The theory can be covered online, but a manual handling certificate requires a practical assessment carried out in person — you are observed lifting and handling correctly. WorkSafe Ireland runs the full course in the classroom at Gorey Business Park and at Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, with theory and practical application confirmed by written questions and observation. See manual handling course online in Ireland for how the online option works.
How long does it take to do a manual handling course?
Approximately three hours. That is the published duration of the WorkSafe Ireland Manual Handling course, covering the theory, correct lifting technique and the practical assessment.
How much does the Manual Handling course cost in Ireland?
WorkSafe Ireland lists Manual Handling at €50.00 on the live public course calendar. In-company and group rates are quoted on request — call 053 94 81445. We do not publish other providers’ prices, so compare directly with them.
How long does a manual handling certificate last in Ireland?
Three years. Certificates issued by WorkSafe Ireland are valid for three years, in keeping with Health and Safety Authority guidelines on training. Full detail is on our manual handling certificate Ireland page.
Is manual handling training a legal requirement in Ireland?
Employers have duties on manual handling under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the associated General Application Regulations, which include assessing manual handling risks and providing employees with information and training. The Health and Safety Authority sets out those duties on its manual handling guidance pages — read those for the legal position rather than relying on any provider’s summary.
How to get a manual handling certificate free?
We are not aware of any free course in Ireland that includes the in-person practical assessment a certificate requires, and WorkSafe Ireland does not offer one. Free online modules can be useful awareness material, but they are not a substitute for an assessed certificate. Our assessed course is listed at €50.00 on the live calendar.
What are the 7 principles of manual handling?
Different providers number the steps differently, so rather than publish our own list we teach the correct methods and have each participant demonstrate them under observation. For the official guidance on assessing and reducing manual handling risk, see the Health and Safety Authority.
How do I find my manual handling certificate?
If WorkSafe Ireland trained you, email info@worksafe.ie or call 053 94 81445 with your full name and the approximate date and venue of the course and we will check our records. If another provider trained you, they hold your record, not us.
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