Manual Handling Course Cork

Module 1: Understanding Manual Handling

• ✓ Definition of manual handling under Irish law
• ✓ Common manual handling injuries in Cork workplaces
• ✓ Anatomy of the spine and back muscles
• ✓ Risk factors: weight, shape, grip, frequency

Module 2: Safe Lifting Techniques

• ✓ Proper lifting posture and technique
• ✓ Load assessment before lifting
• ✓ Team lifting procedures
• ✓ Pushing, pulling, and carrying loads

Module 3: Risk Assessment & Prevention

• ✓ Manual handling risk assessments
• ✓ Using mechanical aids and equipment
• ✓ Workplace ergonomics
• ✓ Injury prevention strategies

Irish Health & Safety Legislation

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Cork employers have a legal duty to provide manual handling training to employees whose work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) actively inspects Cork workplaces and can issue improvement notices or prosecute employers who fail to provide adequate manual handling training.

Our Manual Handling Course Cork meets all HSA requirements and provides documented evidence of training for workplace inspections.

Who Needs Training in Cork?

• ✓ Warehouse Workers – Cork logistics and distribution centres
• ✓ Healthcare Staff – Patient handling and care
• ✓ Retail Workers – Stock handling and shelf stacking
• ✓ Construction Workers – Material handling on sites
• ✓ Factory Workers – Cork manufacturing facilities
• ✓ Office Workers – Moving equipment and supplies