Manual Handling Training Ireland for Safer Workplaces

Poor manual handling costs Irish businesses through lost productivity, rising insurance premiums, and HSA enforcement. Professional training helps you:

Our certified manual handling course is practical and role-specific:

• Irish legislation: Legal duties under General Application Regulations 2007, Chapter 4, Part 2.
• T.I.L.E.O. risk assessment: Task, Individual, Load, Environment, and Organisational factors.
• Safe lifting principles: Spinal anatomy, injury mechanisms, posture, and the 8 principles of safe lifting.
• Practical sessions: Hands-on exercises using your actual workplace loads and tasks.

Any employee whose work involves manual handling requires this training. Key sectors include:

PurpleTree offers flexible manual handling training that can be scheduled with minimal disruption:

PurpleTree provides high-quality, practical training that makes a real difference in Irish workplaces:

Investing in quality manual handling training with PurpleTree delivers clear, measurable benefits:

Manual handling training is not a one-off requirement. HSA guidance recommends refresher training at intervals not exceeding three years, or sooner if work practices change. PurpleTree helps establish an effective schedule for your business.

Manual handling training should be part of a broader risk management approach. PurpleTree advises on eliminating or reducing manual handling tasks where possible, using mechanical aids, and integrating training into your overall Safety Statement and H&S system.

Prevent manual handling injuries and meet your legal obligations. Contact PurpleTree to arrange certified training for your team, delivered on-site at your convenience.