Manual Handling Workshop

Manual Handling – Compliant, Practical, Professional

Half-Day Certified Workshop | HSA-Aligned | QQI Level 6 Instructors

Join Inspire Training Solutions, health & safety training provider for a comprehensive manual handling certification workshop. Learn evidence-based techniques that protect you in the work place and ensure full regulatory compliance.

📅 Date: Wednesday 14 January 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2.00 PM (4.5 hours including breaks)
📍 Location: Shamrock Lodge Hotel
👥 Group Size: Maximum 12 participants per instructor
🏆 Certification: 3-Year Valid Manual Handling Certificate (HSA-Compliant)

✅ Expert-Led Training
Led by QQI Level 6 Certified Manual Handling Instructors with extensive industrial and commercial experience. Our instructors understand real workplace challenges, not just theory.

✅ Workplace-Focused Practical Sessions
Hands-on practice with actual workplace scenarios relevant to your industry. We don't just teach technique—we teach application.

✅ Full Regulatory Compliance
Fully aligned with Irish Health & Safety Authority (HSA) guidelines and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. Your certification meets all employer legal obligations.

✅ Small Group Advantage
Maximum 12 participants ensures individual attention, proper technique correction, and genuine skill acquisition—not just a tick-box exercise.

✅ Professional Healthcare Standards
Delivered by senior operations professionals in commercial and industrial industries who understand quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance from the inside.

Essential for:

• Healthcare workers, carers, and support staff
• Warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing personnel
• Retail and hospitality staff handling deliveries
• Office workers with manual handling duties
• Anyone requiring manual handling certification for employment
• Safety officers and HR managers coordinating team training

Perfect for both individuals seeking certification and companies training staff groups.

Theory Module (90 minutes)

• Legal responsibilities under Irish health & safety legislation
• Understanding musculoskeletal injury risk factors
• Anatomy and biomechanics of safe movement
• Hazard identification and risk assessment principles
• Employer and employee duties

Practical Skills Module (2.5 hours)

• Safe lifting techniques for loads of varying size and weight
• Team lifting procedures and communication
• Pushing and pulling mechanics
• Lifting from different heights and confined spaces
• Load carrying and placement techniques
• Use of mechanical aids and equipment
• Personal protective considerations

Assessment & Certification

• Individual practical skills assessment
• Multiple-choice theory evaluation
• Immediate feedback and technique refinement
• Certificate issued on successful completion
  

💼 Individual Booking
€75 per person
Includes all training materials, assessment, and certification

🏢 Small Group Rate (3-5 people from same organisation)
€65 per person (€325 total)
Ideal for small teams or departments

🏭 Corporate Group Rate (6-12 people)
€450 per course (€37.50–€75 per person depending on numbers)
Maximum value for training entire teams
Travel surcharge may apply as necessary

📅 Multiple Course Discount
Book 3+ sessions in advance and receive 10% off each course

✓ Money-Back Guarantee
If you're not completely satisfied with the training quality, we'll refund your fee—no questions asked.

✓ Free Refresher Reminder Service
We'll notify you when your certification is approaching expiry.

✓ Post-Training Support
Email support for 30 days after training for any workplace manual handling questions.

Lee Johnston
QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor | VDU Assessor | NISO Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work | First Aid Responder

Lee Johnston is a seasoned Health and Safety trainer, specializing in practical, workplace-focused safety programs across healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. With QQI Level 6 qualifications and hands-on experience delivering compliant manual handling, risk assessments, and work-related safety training, Lee combines medical operations insight with a passion for clear, engaging instruction. A proactive communicator and safety advocate, Lee designs scalable training that reduces risk, enhances compliance, and supports organizational safety cultures.

📞 Phone: 087 771 5503
📧 Email: aXRyYWluaW5nc29sdXRpb25zMjAgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==

Registration closes 48 hours before event date
Minimum 6 participants required to run each workshop

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Quality-assured health & safety training for Ireland's workforce

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