We provide practical, results-driven Manual Handling Training designed to protect your team and reduce the risk of workplace injuries. Tailored for organisations across sectors, our training helps you meet health and safety obligations while promoting a safer, more efficient working environment.
Your employees will gain the knowledge and techniques needed to lift, carry, and move loads correctly—minimising strain, improving posture, and reducing downtime caused by avoidable injuries. With a focus on real-world tasks and clear instruction, we ensure your team is not only compliant, but confident and capable.
Why Training Matters
By equipping your workforce with proper lifting techniques, posture awareness, and a strong understanding of manual handling risks, your business can:
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Reduce the risk of injury – Prevent avoidable strain and accidents by ensuring employees know how to lift, carry, and move loads safely.
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Improve productivity – A healthy team performs better. Fewer injuries mean fewer delays and a smoother workflow.
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Comply with health and safety legislation – Meet your legal obligations under current regulations while fostering a safety-first culture in the workplace.
What's Covered in This Course?
- Proper lifting techniques to minimize strain
- Posture awareness for safe handling
- Reducing the risk of workplace injuries
- Meeting health and safety regulations
- Real-world tasks and practical instruction
- Enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime
- Confidence and capability for your team
"Safety isn't just a requirement—it's a responsibility. In busy warehouses and logistics environments, every lift and every movement matters. When safety is built into daily operations, the entire business moves better."
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone whose role involves physical handling of goods or equipment, regardless of industry.
Employees who regularly lift, carry, push, or pull loads as part of their job
Warehouse and logistics staff involved in moving stock or equipment
Retail and hospitality workers handling deliveries or heavy items
Construction and tradespeople performing physical tasks on-site
Office staff who may occasionally move equipment, supplies, or furniture
Course Details
📍 Location: Delivered on-site at your workplace anywhere in Ireland
⏱ Duration: Half-day course (typically 2-4 hours)
📜 Certification: Manual Handling Certificate issued on successful completion
🔁 Recertification: Recommended every 3 years as per industry best practice
This training course is fully compliant with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Manual Handling Regulations (General Application Regulations 2007)
Ready to improve workplace safety?
Contact us today to book your Manual Handling Training or request a quote.
📞 01 8010217 / 085 1900852 | 📧 info@fasts.ie | 📍 Ashbourne, Co. Meath.