Integrated Manual Handling + Safety Awareness
Manual Handling & Safety Awareness prepares learners to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace, showing how to effectively identify, assess and control risks arising from manual handling tasks while raising awareness of safety considerations in the workplace with a focus on the legal obligations of employers and employees to ensure a safe workplace for everyone. Learners will be prepared to correctly lift, place down and move objects safely from one place to another while making sure that they themselves are safe and not likely to cause injury to others.
Entry Requirements
- Over 16 years old
- Good spoken and written English
Qualification
2 Certifications
Duration
Full day
Assessment
Skills Demonstration / Examination - Theory
Participants must have:
- Proof of name and date of birth
- PPS Number
Cancellation fee:
- 100% price for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance, or in case of no-show
- No fee for cancellations made 7 or more days in advance
It is recommended that refresher training takes place every three years or when there is a change in work practices resulting in the introduction of a new system of work related to manual handling or use of equipment to handle load.
Learners will have an understanding of:
Manual Handling:
- Manual handling Legislation
- Anatomy & back care
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Principles of Lifting
- Practical skills: Lifting, Moving, Carrying, Push & Pull
Safety Awareness:
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Risk Assessment & Signage
- Workplace Accidents
- Manual Handling
- Electrical Safety
- First Aid Awareness
Price
€95
Funding
Course funding options may be available, depending on eligibility. Contact your local Intreo office or Local Employment services.
Protection for Learners
Glin National College (GNC) offers students learner protection insurance, which ensures that learners of a validated programme of three months or longer leading to a QQI award have an opportunity to complete that programme, or are refunded the money most recently paid if that programme ends before they complete it. Each learner receives a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name and we will notify them in writing of any change in information within 14 days of becoming aware of that change.
Complaints Procedure
It is our policy to deal with any expression of dissatisfaction concerning our services or their provision in a fair manner. Complainants should raise their concerns as soon as possible, and where the conduct complained of is violent or criminal in nature, the Gardai will be contacted without delay.
While in no way diminishing the issue or the effects on individuals, an informal approach should be the first course of action as it can often easily resolve matters. If the situation or behaviour continues, the complainant can proceed to making a formal complaint. If a hearing by investigation is required, its results evaluate whether the complaint is valid or invalid, or is malicious, or whether there is insufficient evidence. If a complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, it may be referred again for internal review by Glin National College or in writing to the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.