This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to train others in safe manual handling practices, in line with health and safety regulations (such as Ireland’s Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 or equivalent standards elsewhere).
Manual Handling Instructors Course Content
This manual handling instructors course expands on the basics and shows learners how to teach others safe lifting techniques in the workplace. The training covers the principles of manual handling and explains how poor practices can lead to injuries that affect both staff and productivity. Participants explore the structure of a training course, how to plan lessons, and how to support learners with different levels of experience. By understanding the role of a manual handling instructor, participants gain the confidence to deliver clear and effective sessions.
Teaching Manual Handling and Practical Instruction
The training includes demonstrations on safe lifting, posture, and movement. Learners practise giving handling instruction, guiding others through each stage of a task, and correcting unsafe habits. The session also looks at how to assess the needs of a group, how to communicate key points, and how to manage a safe learning environment. These skills prepare handling instructors to deliver manual handling training that is both engaging and compliant with workplace safety requirements.
Instructor Skills, Refresher Needs and Training Materials
Participants receive guidance on creating a simple training manual and using visual aids to support their sessions. The course also explains when instructors refresher sessions are needed to keep skills aligned with legislation and best practice. By the end of the programme, learners understand how manual handling training fits into wider workplace safety systems and how to deliver courses that promote safe handling across different roles and industries.