Manual Handling Refresher Course

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess the relative danger or safety of manual handling tasks
• Recommend preventive measures which can reduce the risk of injury.
• Lift and handle loads safely.
• Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures.
• Instruct others on the theory and techniques of safe manual handling.

This course is intended for manual handling instructors who are required to refresh their instructional skills.

Manual Handling

• Review of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Implications of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application)
• Regulation 2007 Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine Principles of levers and manual handling
• Manual Handling Task Assessment Practical Aspects of Kinetic Lifting

Ergonomics and Risk Assesment

• Revision of Ergonomic Principals
• Ergonomic Assessment and Auditing Techniques
• Reduction of Risks
• Risk Assessment and Case study
• Checklist for Manual Handling Assessment

Train The Trainer Module

Instructional Skills (Practical)

• What makes us learn Teaching Strategies
• How to structure a training module
• Use of learning aids and other support materials

Presentations by participants on manual handling modules

• Assessment of Instructional Skills
• Written Examination
• Practical Assessment

Mechanisims used to assimilate Knowledge

The course is highly participative and interactive. Participants practice the techniques of instruction as well as those of safe manual handling. Syndicate exercises, demonstrations and ergonomic assessments also form a major part of the programme.

2 days

Participants are examined by means of a written examination. Participants are also required to prepare and deliver a short presentation.

Full CMSE certification is provided on successful completion of the course.

FAS Funding may be available for Training Courses where applicable

Please contact CMSE Training Deparment For more Information on dates or any queries you may have,

Call 1850 315 415, or Send a Quick Enquiry located on the Side Navigation Bar.