- Location: frs training Ltd , National Office, Derryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Duration: 1 Day
Course details
Health & Safety
Manual handling training is required under (General Application Regulations)
Candidate Criteria
Clothing
It is recommended that all participants wear suitable loose clothing such as a tracksuit and suitable footwear, Gloves may also be required depending on the type of activities in the workplace.
Course Content
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Legislation on manual handling - 2005 Act:
- The Manual Handling Regulations 2007:
- Structure and functions of the spine
- How various parts of the human body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
- Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of spinal injury
- Muscle action
- Principles of lifting and moving techniques
- Work place organisation to avoid obstructions to safe handling
- Identify the main risks associated with manual handling operations
- Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks
Practical- dealing with different types of Load:
- Lifting from the floor
- Lifting from the table
- Lifting from low to high
- Handling sacks and drums
- Pushing and pulling
Examination:
- Practical Assessment
- Feedback on Examination
Course Location
About FRS Training
FRS Training offers a wide range of FETAC accredited training programs nationwide.
Responding to the training needs of Irish Industry They offer industry leading construction skills and health and safety courses, including safe pass, forklift training, manual handling, CSCS, machine ticket training to the industry sector and practical skills, people skills, communication skills, customer service, IT skills, managing people, train the trainer, craft skills (to name a few)to the wider public who wish to broaden their career or personal development.
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Our clients include Corporate Businesses, Industrial Companies, Community Employment Schemes training and Inpidual People who want to upskill. FRS has been serving customers since and has changed and adapted to meet market demand.
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