Manual Handling E-Learning

Module 1: Introduction to Manual Handling
• What is Manual Handling?
• Who Does Manual Handling Affect?
• Injury and Ill-Health Effects
• Understanding the Musculoskeletal System
• Types of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
• Benefits of Safe Manual Handling
• Common Hazards and Risks
• Legal Duties and Responsibilities
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

Module 2: Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Understanding Risk Assessment
• Identifying Manual Handling Hazards
• Who May Be Harmed and How?
• Evaluating Levels of Risk
• Recording Findings
• Reviewing and Updating Assessments
• Introduction to the TILE Risk Assessment Method:
o Task
o Individual
o Load
o Environment

Module 3: Principles of Safe Manual Handling
• Safe Lifting Techniques
• Lifting and Carrying Loads
• Guidelines for Lifting and Lowering
• Safe Pushing and Pulling Techniques
• Use of Mechanical Handling Aids
• Equipment and Automation Controls
• Risk Reduction Strategies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintaining Good Posture During Handling Activities

Module 4: Team Lifting & Workplace Best Practices
• Team Lifting Principles
• Roles and Responsibilities During Joint Lifts
• Effective Communication During Team Handling Tasks
• Workplace Planning and Organisation
• Reducing Manual Handling Risks in Daily Activities
• Building Safe Manual Handling Habits
• Supporting Workplace Safety Culture

Final Assessment
Assessment Structure
• Multiple-choice assessment
• 15 questions
• Practical assessment component

Pass Mark
• 70% minimum pass rate required

Failure Handling
If unsuccessful, learners may:
• Review course content
• Retake the assessment
• Up to three assessment attempts available

This course is suitable for employees involved in manual handling activities across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Human Resources Managers & Directors
• HR Business Partners
• Facilities Managers
• Safety Managers & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Operations Managers
• General Management Teams
• Quality Management Professionals
• Warehouse & Logistics Personnel
• Healthcare Workers
• Retail Employees
• Hospitality Staff
• Construction Personnel
• Manufacturing Employees
• Office Personnel
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• New Employees as part of induction programmes

No previous manual handling training is required.

Injury Prevention
Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common causes of workplace accidents and musculoskeletal disorders in Ireland.

Legal Responsibility
Irish employers must assess manual handling risks and provide appropriate training to employees who undertake manual handling activities.

Risk Reduction
Understanding safe handling techniques helps reduce the likelihood of injury, lost working time, and associated workplace costs.

Workplace Safety Culture
Training promotes awareness, accountability, and safer working practices throughout the organisation.

Compliance
Supports organisational obligations under Irish workplace health and safety legislation.

Participants will:

• Define manual handling and recognise associated risks
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities
• Recognise common causes of manual handling injuries
• Apply the TILE risk assessment methodology
• Understand safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
• Identify workplace hazards and risk factors
• Understand the safe use of mechanical handling aids
• Support workplace compliance and injury prevention initiatives

Delivery Method
• 100% Online E-Learning
• Self-paced learning
• Accessible via desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices

Assessment
• Online multiple-choice assessment
• Practical assessment component
• Instant results upon completion

Participants who successfully complete the course receive a:
• Manual Handling E-Learning Certificate

This supports organisational training records and workplace compliance requirements.

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 – Chapter 4 Manual Handling of Loads

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Avoid manual handling activities where reasonably practicable
• Assess manual handling risks
• Implement suitable control measures
• Provide appropriate information, instruction, and training
• Protect employees from manual handling-related injuries

Samson Training delivers practical workplace safety training focused on reducing injury risk and improving organisational safety performance.

Our approach focuses on:

• Practical risk awareness
• Clear understanding of responsibilities
• Workplace-relevant learning
• Consistent professional delivery
• Compliance-focused training
• Supporting long-term safety behaviours

We position manual handling training as part of an organisation's overall safety culture and risk management framework rather than simply a compliance requirement.

Is Manual Handling training legally required in Ireland?
Where employees undertake manual handling activities that present a risk of injury, employers must provide appropriate training and instruction under Irish health and safety legislation.

Who should complete Manual Handling training?
Any employee who lifts, lowers, carries, pushes, pulls, or moves loads as part of their work duties should complete manual handling training.

What is the TILE assessment method?
TILE is a recognised risk assessment approach that considers the Task, Individual, Load, and Environment involved in manual handling activities.

How long does the course take?
The course typically takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Is there an assessment?
Yes. Learners complete a 15-question multiple-choice assessment and a practical assessment component.

What happens if I fail the assessment?
Learners can review the modules and retake the assessment up to three times.

Does this course include practical lifting guidance?
Yes. The course covers safe lifting principles, carrying techniques, pushing and pulling methods, and the use of handling aids.