SAMSON TRAINING
Where Experience Meets Excellence
Reduce workplace injuries, inconsistent training standards, compliance risks, and manual handling incidents through practical instructor training designed to develop competent Manual Handling Instructors who can deliver effective training and support organisational safety performance.
Course Outline
The Real Cost of Manual Handling Injuries
• Common causes of manual handling injuries in Irish workplaces
• Financial and operational impact of musculoskeletal disorders
• Lost productivity, absenteeism, and employee wellbeing considerations
• Consequences of ineffective manual handling training programmes
• Lessons learned from workplace incidents and enforcement actions
Understanding the Manual Handling Instructor Role
• Responsibilities of a Manual Handling Instructor
• Supporting organisational health and safety objectives
• Understanding adult learning principles
• Trainer responsibilities and professional standards
• Delivering training that drives behavioural change
Manual Handling Legislation & Organisational Responsibilities
• Overview of Irish manual handling legislation
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Manual handling risk assessment requirements
• The role of training within organisational risk management
• Supporting workplace compliance obligations
Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness
• Identifying hazardous manual handling activities
• Assessing task, load, individual, and environmental factors (TILE)
• Recognising common injury causes and risk factors
• Evaluating workplace handling practices
• Supporting risk reduction through effective training
Anatomy, Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
• Basic anatomy of the spine and musculoskeletal system
• How manual handling injuries occur
• Understanding posture, movement, and body mechanics
• Early indicators of musculoskeletal strain and injury
• Applying ergonomic principles to manual handling activities
Safe Working Practices & Control Measures
• Principles of safe manual handling
• Safe lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques
• Team handling principles
• Reducing risk through planning and preparation
• Promoting safe movement patterns within the workplace
Delivering Effective Manual Handling Training
• Planning and structuring training sessions
• Developing engaging training delivery techniques
• Practical demonstration methods
• Managing participant engagement
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching
Practical Instruction & Skills Assessment
• Demonstrating manual handling techniques effectively
• Facilitating practical exercises
• Assessing participant competence
• Correcting unsafe practices
• Building confidence as an instructor
Organisational Responsibility & Safety Culture
• Creating a positive safety culture through training
• Encouraging employee engagement in safety practices
• Supporting supervisors and management teams
• Reporting hazards and trends identified during training
• Promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety
Manual Handling Training as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining instructor competence
• Reviewing training effectiveness
• Monitoring workplace handling practices
• Updating training to reflect workplace changes
• Embedding manual handling awareness into organisational culture
Who the Course Is For
This course is suitable for individuals responsible for delivering manual handling training within organisations.
Participants may include:
• Health & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Training Managers and Coordinators
• HR Managers and Learning & Development professionals
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Facilities Managers
• Workplace safety representatives
• Individuals responsible for internal safety training
Participants should ideally have experience in workplace safety or manual handling activities.
Why This Training Is Important
Injury Prevention
Manual handling injuries are among the most common causes of workplace accidents. Proper training helps reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Workplace Safety
Trained instructors can deliver consistent manual handling training that supports safe working practices across organisations.
Compliance
Employers must ensure employees receive appropriate manual handling training where manual handling tasks are involved.
Organisational Capability
Training in-house instructors enables organisations to deliver regular training and maintain workplace safety standards.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the principles of safe manual handling
• Learn how to identify and assess manual handling risks
• Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques
• Understand the causes of musculoskeletal injuries
• Develop the skills required to deliver manual handling training
• Design and deliver structured manual handling training sessions
Promote safe manual handling practices in the workplace
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led training with practical demonstrations.
Includes:
• Practical manual handling exercises
• Training delivery practice sessions
• Group discussions and scenario analysis
• Presentation and instructional skills development
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar
Irish Legislation Supported
This training supports employer obligations under:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 – Part 2: Manual Handling of Loads
Irish legislation requires employers to:
• Avoid hazardous manual handling where possible
• Assess risks associated with manual handling tasks
• Implement control measures to reduce risks
• Provide appropriate manual handling training to employees
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training designed to support practical risk reduction and organisational safety culture.
Our training focuses on:
• Practical manual handling techniques
• Real workplace lifting scenarios
• Trainer development and instructional skills
• Interactive and engaging training delivery
• Professional and experienced safety trainers
We emphasise building confidence, competence, and effective training delivery skills for individuals responsible for workplace safety training.
FAQ's
What is Manual Handling Instructor training?
Manual Handling Instructor training prepares individuals to deliver manual handling training within their organisations, including teaching safe lifting techniques and risk awareness.
Who should attend Manual Handling Instructor training?
Health and safety professionals, supervisors, HR personnel, and individuals responsible for delivering workplace safety training can benefit from this course.
How long is the Manual Handling Instructor course?
The course is delivered over five days and includes both theory and practical training sessions.
Does the course include practical lifting techniques?
Yes. Participants learn and practise correct lifting techniques and demonstrate these skills as part of the training.
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