Manual Handling Training Programmes NEW GROUP RATE!

3-hour Training Programmes are available on demand at 9 High Street, Galway
between 9am and 9 pm Monday – Friday.

Fee per programme €200 (up to 5 learners) includes workbook and certification.

The tutor, Mary Murphy, is a FETAC certified Manual Handling Instructor with over 15 years experience instructing in the area of workplace health and safety

OHSS is a FETAC Registered Training Centre

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 €70 per participant.

Dates

Manual Handling Training

Venue: Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway
Date: Friday 5th August 2011 (and subsequent first Fridays of each month)
Time: 1 – 4.30 pm.
Fee: €60 (€50 for 2 or more participants)

Tutors

Mary Murphy MMedScOccHealth BSc MIITD CMIOSH LFOH
Brenda Harrington MA BSc PgDipEP

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