Online Manual Handling Theory Course
Our online manual handling theory course is
suited for employees who are involved in low risk work that does not require practical manual handling lifting or those who have already arranged a practical lifting session via video link, video upload or in person. Our online manual handling theory course explains the requirements of Irish manual handling law including anatomy,
injury, dynamic risk assessment and explains lifting techniques in detail. Our course teaches employees and employers to identify hazardous manual handling and
implement appropriate solutions to avoid the need to lift.
Online Manual Handling Key Points
Online Manual Handling Theory Course, Whats included?
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5 Modules
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1 Theory Certification
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30 Questions
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56 Micro Learning Video
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8 Support Documents
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Manual Handling Book Incl
Course Aim
The aim of this online Manual Handling Theory Course is to teach employees and employers about:
- Manual handling law in Ireland
- Basic anatomy
- Types of injuries caused by manual handling
- Risk of injury from manual handling
- How to identify manual handling risks
- Solutions to manual handling hazard
- The correct lifting techniques
Course Objective
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- explain the legislation relating to manual handling
- understand what makes a good manual handling lift
- identify manual handling hazards
- understand the type of injuries you are likely to get from manual handling
- Identify solutions to manual handling problems
- Understand the principle of safe lifting
Who Should Attend This Online Manual Handling Theory Course and Why?
Course contents
Meet the instructor
Jason Kearns
This online manual handling theory course has been developed and delivered by Jason Kearns. Jason has been involved in health and safety training since 1995. And has been teaching QQI level VI manual handling instructors for the past 10 years.
As a health and safety consultant Jason has conducted hundreds of manual handling risk assessments and identified solutions to problems and helping companies implement solutions to avoid risk from manual handling.
As a health and safety consultant Jason has conducted hundreds of manual handling risk assessments and identified solutions to problems and helping companies implement solutions to avoid risk from manual handling.
Jason Kearns - Course author and presenter