Manual Handling Training for employees protects the most important tool you have at work: your body. If your job involves lifting, carrying or moving anything, this training teaches you how to do it without hurting your back. Here is what you will learn and how to get certified online.
Your employer must provide this training, and you can complete it online in about 45 minutes - then carry the certificate with you from job to job.
Key takeaways
- Employers are responsible for providing manual handling training to at-risk staff.
- Yes - you can complete the online course and get your own certificate, which is useful when job-hunting.
- About 45 minutes, at your own pace, on any device.
- Yes, it carries your name and is stored in your account to re-download whenever an employer asks.
Manual Handling Course: the key facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online Manual Handling Training - phone, tablet or laptop |
| Time to complete | Around 45 minutes, at your own pace, start and stop anytime |
| Price | From EUR 35 per person, with bulk pricing for teams |
| Certificate | Download your Manual Handling Certificate instantly on passing |
| Standards | HSA compliant and QQI-compliant, CPD & RoSPA accredited |
| Valid for | 3 years, then a Manual Handling Refresher is recommended |
What you will learn
You will learn how the spine works and is injured, the principles of safe lifting, how to assess a load before you move it, and what to do when something is too heavy or awkward. See correct lifting technique for the core moves.
Your rights and responsibilities
Your employer must train you and assess the risks. You must use the training, follow safe systems of work and report problems. Read employee responsibilities in Ireland for the detail.
Ready to get certified? Complete the Manual Handling Course Online Ireland online in about 45 minutes and download your Manual Handling Certificate the moment you pass.
Getting certified online
Complete the online Manual Handling Course on any device, pass the short assessment and download your certificate immediately. It is yours to keep and show any employer.
Why it is worth it
A single back injury can affect you for years. Twenty minutes of attention now - plus the certificate that proves you are trained - is one of the best investments you can make in your working life.
What this online course does and does not replace
This online course supports awareness and understanding of safe manual handling principles, correct lifting technique, common hazards and your responsibilities at work. You finish with a recognised Manual Handling Certificate you can show an employer.
Employers may still need to provide task-specific training, supervision and a written manual handling risk assessment for the actual loads and tasks in your workplace. Workers should always follow their employer's procedures, on-site manual handling assessments and internal safety rules. This course does not automatically replace workplace-specific training or practical instruction where these are required by the role.
Frequently asked questions
Does my employer have to pay for my training?
Employers are responsible for providing manual handling training to at-risk staff. Many cover the cost directly through team enrolment.
Can I do the training myself?
Yes - you can complete the online course and get your own certificate, which is useful when job-hunting.
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes, at your own pace, on any device.
Is the certificate mine to keep?
Yes, it carries your name and is stored in your account to re-download whenever an employer asks.
Related Manual Handling guides
- Manual Handling Training for Staff: An Employer Guide
- Correct Lifting Technique: A Manual Handling Guide
- Manual Handling Employee Responsibilities in Ireland
- Manual Handling Course Online Ireland: Train in 45 Minutes
Start your Manual Handling Training today
Join the workers across Ireland who train with Irish Manual Handling. Get your Manual Handling Certificate online from any device, or train your whole team with bulk certificates and central tracking.
