HSE 28535
Manual & people handling training
Training for healthcare employees. Reappointed in 2026 for the 2026–2031 contract.
Arrange HSE trainingSpecialists in making work fit people.
Through expert ergonomics consultancy, assessment and training, we help organisations reduce risk and improve work across workplace design, DSE, manual handling and people handling.
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What we do
Display Screen Assessments
Individual workstation assessments for office and homeworking, on site or through assessor-led virtual sessions.
- Employee consultation and documented findings
- Practical corrective actions
- Employee booking and organisation-level reporting
Ergonomics
Practical ergonomic solutions for tasks, equipment and the working environment that reduce musculoskeletal risk.
- Workplace design and ways of working
- Individual assessments and functional capacity evaluations
- Rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes
Training
Practical workplace training for healthcare, industry and Irish public bodies, delivered by subject specialists since 1995.
- Manual handling, people moving and handling, first aid
- Fire safety, ergonomics, DSE, managing aggression and violence
- Tailored to your organisation’s activities, risks and staff
HSE contracts & OGP framework
Appointed to support
Ireland’s public services.
Our public-sector appointments cover handling training, specialist ergonomics and DSE assessments. Find the contract that applies to your team and the right way to arrange the work.
HSE 12770 · Lots 1 & 2
Specialist ergonomic services
Specialist ergonomic services for HSE staff in acute, community and national services.
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THR075F · Lot 8
Workplace & home DSE assessments
Appointed framework supplier for DSE ergonomic assessments in the workplace and at home.
Use the OGP frameworkClinical expertise. Practical experience.
Every assessment and course is delivered by a clinician, ergonomist or health and safety consultant matched to the work involved.
Meet Lisa Thomas, Managing DirectorPhysiotherapists
Manual handling and people handling training, functional capacity evaluations and return-to-work support.
Occupational therapists
Individual assessments where health, ability or rehabilitation needs shape the recommendations.
Ergonomists
Task, equipment and workstation design, DSE programmes and workplace layout.
Paramedics
First aid and emergency response training.
Public course dates. Manual handling and people handling dates are published as they are confirmed. On-site training is available nationwide.
Practical guidance for your workplace
All articles
11 min read
DSE Assessment Requirements in Ireland
Irish DSE duties, workstation analysis, eye tests, review triggers, records and remote-worker coverage.
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Template & guidance
Manual handling risk assessment template
A practical starting point for recording the task, load, environment and controls.
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10 min read
Ergonomic assessment vs DSE assessment
When an employee needs a DSE assessment, and when a specialist ergonomic assessment is the right call.
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Tell us what you need. We’ll help you find the right service.