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Manual Handling Training Course ....Half Day

For employees required to handle hazardous loads in the course of their employment.

Objective

The objective of the course is to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle hazardous loads in a safe manner.

Course Content

• Information on the law
• Anatomy and biomechanics of spine, injuries
• Guidance on fitness for task, exercises
• Specific hazards identified in safety statement, recognising hazardous loads
• Organisational solutions, mechanical solutions
• Good handling techniques
• Procedures for dealing with unfamiliar loads
• Appropriate clothing and footwear - PPE
• Maintenance of workplace in a safe condition

How you will learn

The emphasis throughout is on a practical approach with detailed presentations and demonstrations followed by individual exercises.

Number of participants

The number of participants will be limited to nine.

Fee

The fee for the half day course is €90 per participant.

Dates

For details on upcoming courses Email OHSS or Tel: Mary Murphy at 091-563207

Tutors

Mary Murphy MMedScOccHealth BSc MIITD CMIOSH
Brenda Harrington BSc PgDipEP

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