For warehouse, logistics & distribution
Warehouse & logistics safety
Practical manual handling training, ergonomic assessments and Functional Capacity Evaluations for Irish warehouse, distribution and logistics operations. Onsite on your dock and floor — using your real loads, trolleys and aids.
Qualified instructors · Shift-flexible · Galway HQ, nationwide
Since 1995
Workplace safety services for Irish employers
Manual handling
Employee training delivered by appropriately qualified instructors
DSE assessments
Documented onsite and remote workstation assessment options
HSE guidance
HSE guidance says classroom-based training is delivered by HSE instructors where available, or by Usafety
Usafety delivers practical manual handling training and ergonomic assessments to Irish warehouse, logistics and distribution operations. Our instructors come onsite to your dock and floor and work with your real loads, trolleys and aids — not classroom theory. Programmes scale from a single-shift refresher to multi-site, multi-shift rollouts. Underpinned by our specialist ergonomics team, with Usafety serving Irish workplaces since 1995.
What we deliver
For warehouse and logistics
Manual handling training
Practical employee training delivered onsite on your dock or floor using your actual loads, trolleys and aids.
See manual handlingErgonomic assessments
Picking, packing, processing, line and dock-role ergonomic assessments. Programmatic or individual.
See ergonomic assessmentsFunctional Capacity Evaluation
Return-to-work and pre-employment fitness assessments for physically demanding roles.
See FCEWhere we work
Logistics settings
Distribution centres
Large DC operations — picking, packing, pallet handling, roll cages.
Logistics & transport
Loading and unloading, delivery rounds, multi-drop, post and parcel.
Warehouse operations
Storage, retrieval, replenishment, dock-to-stock and cross-dock.
High-risk roles
Bariatric handling, repetitive lifting, pre-employment screening for physically demanding posts.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What does warehouse manual handling training cover?
Practical manual handling training for warehouse, logistics and distribution staff covers safe lifting and lowering, team-handling protocols, pallet and load assessment, trolley and roll-cage technique, push-pull biomechanics, and the use of mechanical aids. It is delivered by instructors with the relevant QQI Level 6 instructor qualification and includes an employee completion certificate.
How often does manual handling training need refreshing?
The HSA says there is no set legal requirement, but recommends refresher training at intervals of not more than three years and sooner when work practices, handling systems or equipment change. The employer should also use the risk assessment, supervision and observed competence to decide the scope and timing, while following any additional sector or company policy.
Do you do ergonomic assessments for picking and packing roles?
Yes. Ergonomic assessments for picking, packing, processing, line and dock roles look at biomechanical load, repetition, posture, reach, and how the workstation or process design contributes to musculoskeletal risk. We can deliver assessments for specific high-risk individuals (return-to-work, reported pain) or as a programmatic audit of a department or shift.
Can you train across multiple shifts?
Yes — we routinely deliver training across day, late and night shifts so the whole workforce is covered without disrupting operations. Tell us your shift pattern and we will quote accordingly.
What about return-to-work after a lifting injury?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) assesses the worker's physical capacity against the demands of their role and provides objective documentation for return-to-work and accommodation decisions. Useful where occupational health has flagged uncertainty, where insurance is involved, or where pre-employment screening for physically demanding roles is needed.
How quickly can you respond?
Quotes typically come back within 4 working hours from our Galway or Dublin office. Available training dates depend on your location, shift pattern, group size and instructor availability.
Get a warehouse training quote
Tell us your site, shift pattern and how many staff need training. We'll come back to you with a quotation and available trainer dates.
- Quotation + dates within 4 working hours
- Shift-flexible delivery
- Onsite on your dock and floor