Employee Manual Handling | Cork & Dublin
Our Manual Handling Training Course in Cork and Dublin is a practical, half-day course designed for employees who carry out manual handling tasks as part of their work. This course teaches participants the correct techniques to lift, lower, carry, push, pull and move loads safely while complying with Irish health and safety legislation.
Occupli has been delivering Manual Handling training in Ireland since 2002, helping thousands of workers and employers reduce workplace injuries and meet their legal obligations.
Whether you work in construction, healthcare, warehousing, retail, manufacturing or office environments, this course ensures you understand how to handle loads safely and reduce the risk of back injuries.
No of Participants
12
Cost
€95
Length of Course
1/2 day
Training Locations
We run regular Manual Handling Courses in Cork and Dublin.
Cork Manual Handling Course
Occupli Training Centre
Euro Business Park
Little Island
Co. Cork
Dublin Manual Handling Course
Occupli Training Centre
Ballymount House
Parkway Business Centre
Ballymount
Dublin 24
Duration: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Participants: Up to 12 participants
Assessment: Practical assessment.
Accreditation: Occupli Training Certification
Course Objectives
By completing our Manual Handling Course in Cork or Dublin, participants will learn how to:
- Perform manual handling tasks safely and competently
- Carry out a basic manual handling risk assessment
- Identify ergonomic hazards in the workplace
- Apply correct lifting and handling techniques
- Improve strength, flexibility and posture for safe manual handling
- These skills help reduce workplace injuries and improve overall safety performance
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for any employee involved in manual handling activities, including:
- Construction workers
- Warehouse staff
- Retail employees
- Healthcare workers
- Delivery drivers
- Manufacturing staff
- Office employees moving equipment or materials
If your job requires you to lift, carry, push, pull, or move loads, this course is essential for safe working practices.
Course Content
The course includes both theory and practical instruction.
Key topics covered include:
- Anatomy of the spine and musculoskeletal system
- Common causes of manual handling injuries
- Irish health and safety legislation
- Risk assessment for manual handling tasks
- Ergonomics in the workplace
- Safe lifting techniques
- Practical manual handling exercises
Participants will also complete practical demonstrations of safe lifting techniques under instructor supervision
Legal Requirements
Manual handling training is required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the General Application Regulations 2007.
Employers must ensure employees receive appropriate training where manual handling cannot be avoided.
Completing this course helps companies meet these legal obligations and protect employees from injury.
Manual Handling Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an Occupli Manual Handling Training Certificate.
This certificate demonstrates competency in safe manual handling techniques and can be used as evidence of training for workplace compliance.
Upcoming Dates
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Become an Instructor
Do you need a private manual handling course for your team?
This option is designed for businesses that would like an Occupli instructor to deliver manual handling training on-site for their teams.
