People Moving
& Handling
A practical half-day blended programme ensuring the safe mobilisation of people in health and social care environments — fully compliant with Irish health and safety legislation.
Next programme: Thursday, 24th July 2026 — 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Online pre-work completed in advance. Practical session at the Forus Training office, Mullingar. Limited places available.
Reserve your placeWhat is this programme?
The People Moving and Handling Programme is designed to ensure the safety of everyone involved in moving people in health and social care environments. It covers the legal responsibilities of employers and employees, best practice in safe mobilisation, and practical skills in hazard identification and risk assessment.
Delivered in a blended format, participants complete an online component (2.5–3.5 hours) through our LMS platform in advance of the training day. The practical component then takes place at the Forus Training office in Mullingar, running 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, with assessment completed on the day.
This programme is suitable for anyone working in a health or social care setting, or those looking to enter the sector. The course runs six times per year, giving you flexibility to join at the right time for you.
This programme ensures participants understand their obligations under Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, the General Application (Manual Handling of Loads) Regulations 2007, the Work at Height Regulations 2007, and the Protection of Pregnant, Post Natal & Breastfeeding Employees Regulations 2007. Employers can be confident that participants have received training aligned with current legal requirements.
What you will learn
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
Explain the terms manual handling and people handling and the distinction between them.
Describe the responsibilities of both employer and employee in relation to manual and people handling.
Recognise the structure and function of the spine, how it can be injured, and how to maintain spinal health.
Carry out a risk assessment using the T.I.L.E approach (Task, Individual, Load, Environment).
Apply the principles of Safer Manual Handling in practical health and social care scenarios.
Complete effective hazard identification and risk assessment reports in line with best practice.
How this programme works
A blended approach — complete the online element at your own pace, then attend the practical training day in Mullingar.
Online Pre-Work
Complete before your training day — self-paced on our LMSPractical Training Session
Thursday, 24th July 2026 — Forus Training Office, MullingarDelivered to your door free of charge when you enrol — contains assessment instructions, course materials, and induction information.
Every Saturday our Digital Ambassador Team holds a Zoom session to assist learners with any technology-related queries — no question too small.
Trainers are active practitioners in health and social care, bringing current, real-world knowledge to every session.
Life happens. If you're unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or other circumstances, alternative dates and locations are available.
Who is this course for?
This programme is ideal for anyone in, or entering, a health or social care role where people moving and handling is part of the job.
Why choose Forus Training?
Trusted by learners across Ireland since 2000.
Frequently asked questions
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