Ireland · Manual handling
Do I need a Manual Handling certificate to work in Ireland?
Who must train you and what the law actually requires.
English
If your job involves manual handling with a risk of injury, your employer must assess the tasks and give you information and training specific to them (General Application Regulations 2007, Reg. 69). The law does not require you to bring your own certificate, and the HSA does not approve or endorse individual training programmes. Training must be task-specific.
Our Manual Handling course in Ireland includes a practical part.
Manual handling basics — try it free
Three short lessons and a final test, in English. No sign-up. Continue to the full course with certificate only if you want to.
Need relevant training?
Online course from Safety Courses, the operator of this guide. Check that it fits your tasks.
Find the courseExternal course website · safetycoursesonline.ie · Course-link transparency
Official sources
- Manual Handling FAQsHSA · hsa.ie · Checked 2026-10-06
- Guide — Manual Handling of LoadsHSA · hsa.ie · Checked 2026-10-06