Ireland Has Nationwide Material Handling Training

The Health and Safety Authority of Ireland has scheduled nationwide material handling training. They have 6 nationwide seminars scheduled for October 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th 28th and 29th. This is only part of their planned new "Material Handling Training System" which will be introduced over the next two years.

The goal of the seminars is to give an update on the current status and give information on the elements of the new system.

Included in these will be:

-Approval and release of two new FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) Level 6 Material Handling and People Handling Instruction Standards.

-FETAC Registration: Need for training Providers who currently deliver Manual Handling and People Handling Instruction to register with FETAC.

-Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Process for existing Manual Handling and People Handling Instructors to gain recognition for existing skills, knowledge and experience.

-RPL Providers: Need for FETAC registered training providers with appropriate track record to apply to become RPL providers.

-FETAC Validation of new Manual Handling/People Handling Instruction Programs.

This is important for any employees who are responsible for training or responsible for the management of manual handling in the workplace.

http://www.hsa.ie/eng/News_and_Events/Events/Manual_Handling_Seminars_09.pdf

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