Manual Handling Skills In The Construction Industry
PROGRAMME
INTRODUCTION AND COURSE AIMS
INTERPRETATION OF REGULATIONS 1 TO 7
VIDEO PRESENTATION: Don't pick up an injury
EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFE MANUAL HANDLING
SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUES
RISK ASSESSMENTS
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
This course is designed for anyone who is involved in moving equipment, materials and loads by manual effort in the Construction Industry.
The course covers good lifting techniques with emphasis on Caring For the Back
Training in risk assessment ensures that individuals are aware of the hazards and associated risks when using manual effort to move objects. The course follows the T.I.L.E. method of assessment and includes a number of practical risk assessment task and load moving exercises, which demonstrates the six steps to a good lifting technique.
