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.

THIS COURSE CARRIES CITB GRANT APPROVAL FOR LEVY PAYING MEMBERS