Manual Handling Training for Construction Workers in Ireland

The Health and Safety Authority places significant emphasis on manual handling risk in the construction sector. PASS (Project Awareness Safety Scheme) and Safe-T-Cert audits routinely check that site workers have received appropriate training. For principal contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring manual handling training is in place is part of meeting your duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.

Construction manual handling extends far beyond simple lifting. Workers carry awkward and heavy loads across uneven ground, lift materials overhead during installation, manoeuvre equipment in confined spaces, and push or pull loads on inclines. Our construction-focused course addresses all of these scenarios, using examples and language relevant to building and civil engineering work rather than generic warehouse content.

Each course runs for approximately half a day, covering HSA legislation, anatomy and injury mechanisms, the TILE risk assessment approach, and hands-on practical exercises. Participants practise technique for a range of load types and working positions, receive individual instructor feedback, and complete both written and practical assessments. Certificates are valid for 3 years.

On-site delivery on your construction project or at your depot is the most practical option for most construction companies. We work around site start times and can deliver courses at site welfare facilities. For contractors with multiple sites, we can plan an efficient schedule to train all teams with minimum travel disruption. Pre-commencement training for new site starts can be arranged at short notice.