Manual handling — sample course (demo)

This lesson covers the legislation governing manual handling in Irish workplaces.

This lesson covers basic spinal anatomy and why the back is vulnerable during handling tasks.

This lesson covers early warning signs of manual handling injury and why reporting matters.

TILE is a structured way to assess any handling task before starting.

This lesson works through how TILE applies to realistic care scenarios.

This lesson covers the equipment available and when to use it.

This lesson covers recognising when a task should not proceed.

An introduction to manual handling and what makes it hazardous.

Sample vimeo video lesson

This Policy applies to all HSE employees, fixed term employees and temporary employees. It also
applies to agency workers, contractors or any other persons who carry out manual handling and people
handling activities as part of their work for the HSE.