Manual handling injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace absence, compensation claims, and long-term health issues in Ireland. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers are legally required to assess manual handling risks and provide appropriate controls โ not just training.
At Philip & Son Training Consultants (PSTC), we provide professional Manual Handling Risk Reviews tailored to your workplace, tasks, and staff. This service goes beyond classroom training โ we visit your site, observe the actual work being carried out, and provide expert guidance on safer handling practices, equipment use, and task design.
Whether your staff are lifting boxes in a storeroom, moving residents in a care facility, or handling materials on a construction site, weโll help you identify high-risk activities, evaluate current controls, and suggest real, cost-effective improvements.
Our review focuses on the TILE principles (Task, Individual, Load, Environment), in line with HSA guidelines, and includes photos (if needed), posture observations, and control suggestions. We also review the layout of workstations, storage, and access routes to reduce unnecessary strain or risk.
We frequently carry out this service for schools, crรจches, healthcare providers, logistics firms, charities, trades, and manufacturing settings. Whether youโve recently trained your staff or not, you still have a legal obligation to review manual handling risk on site and document your findings.
This service integrates smoothly with your Workplace Risk Assessment and feeds into your Safety Statement.
If you’re unsure whether your manual handling procedures are up to standard, PSTC will help you assess them properly, keep your staff safe, and stay legally protected.
Employers with staff involved in lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling tasks
Childcare providers (e.g. lifting children, equipment)
Healthcare, residential care, and nursing homes
Warehouses, logistics, and delivery operations
Schools and community organisations
Construction and trades where materials are moved on-site
Any business wanting to reduce strain, injury, and insurance exposure
On-site visit by a qualified manual handling consultant
Observation of key manual handling tasks
Evaluation using TILE risk assessment method
Identification of hazardous movements, postures, and techniques
Review of workplace layout, equipment use, and load placement
Recommendations for control measures, aids, or process changes
Photo documentation of findings (optional)
Summary report for internal use or inclusion in your Safety Statement
Optional integration with manual handling refresher training
All reviews are carried out in line with HSA Code of Practice for Manual Handling and best industry practice.
โ Meet your legal obligations under Irish health & safety law
โ Identify risks before they lead to injury or claims
โ Improve staff safety, wellbeing, and performance
โ Tailored advice for your specific tasks and environment
โ Minimise absenteeism and long-term musculoskeletal issues
โ Reduce potential insurance costs and legal exposure
โ Show proactive compliance during inspections or audits
โ Strengthen your overall health and safety documentation
โ Combine with refresher training for a complete safety approach
โ Delivered by experienced consultants with practical insight
Bundle this service with a Workplace Risk Assessment, Safety Statement Preparation, or Manual Handling Training for added impact.
From โฌ275 + VAT โ includes on-site risk review, feedback report, and improvement recommendations.
Multi-site and bundle pricing available upon request.
PSTC Bundle & Compliance Service
