Blog
Straightforward articles on the legal duties, safe technique, risk assessment and certification — written by our training team.
Ireland
How online manual handling certification works for workers and employers outside the main cities, from Donegal to Kerry, and what an employer should keep on file.
15 September 2026 · 4 min read
Dublin
What manual handling training in Dublin usually costs, how long it takes, and how an online course with a recorded practical assessment compares to a classroom day.
14 September 2026 · 5 min read
Wellbeing
Back injuries build up over time. The habits, setups and early warning signs that keep workers out of the injury statistics.
13 September 2026 · 5 min read
Healthcare
Moving a person is not the same as moving a box. What patient and people handling training covers, and the equipment that should be in use.
12 September 2026 · 6 min read
Compliance
Risk assessments, avoidance, equipment, training records and reporting — a practical checklist for Irish employers.
11 September 2026 · 7 min read
Certification
Certificate validity in Ireland, why three years is the common cycle, and how to renew without repeating the whole course from scratch.
10 September 2026 · 4 min read
Buying guide
What online manual handling courses can and cannot do, how recorded practical assessment works, and what employers should ask before buying.
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Technique
A clear sequence for a safe lift: plan, position, grip, lift with the legs, move the feet, and set the load down under control.
6 September 2026 · 5 min read
Technique
Task, Individual, Load, Environment — how the TILE framework works in real workplaces and how to use it before you lift.
4 September 2026 · 5 min read
Compliance
Who needs manual handling training in Ireland, what the 2007 Regulations expect from employers, and how a course should be structured.
2 September 2026 · 6 min read