Consultation with the HSA.

ISHTN has been asked by the Health & Safety Authority for their assistance relating to the new Manual Handling System currently being developed by the authority.

The new system will comprise of two levels of standards and guidance. These are detailed below:

1. Development of a new Fetac Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Standard and a new Fetac Level 6 People Handling Instructor Standard.

2. Guidance and advice from the authority regarding standard learning outcomes for the Manual Handling Operatives and People Handling Operatives Courses.

ISHTN have been asked by the authority to identify members who are currently offering a Manual Handling Instructors Course, as these providers will then be contacted shortly by the authority advising them of the new standards.

ISHTN are asking all members who offer the Manual Handling Instructors Course to email safetytrainersnetwork@gmail.com with their full contact details and these details will in turn be passed onto the HSA for their records.

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