Manual handling in the construction industry
Course objectives
A course 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 tasks and load moving exercises, which demonstrate the six steps to good lifting technique.
Our clients will need to provide a suitable range of equipment and a safe area to allow us to undertake the load moving exercises in this course.
Programme
- Introduction and course aims
- Interpretation of regulations 1 to 7
- Video presentation: “Don't pick up an injury”
- Employers’ responsibilities
- Employees’ responsibilities
- Safe manual handling (T.I.L.E.)
- Safe lifting technique
- Risk assessments
- Practical sessions
Course Duration
4 hours
Course Venue
We can offer this course at your premises or site.
Fee
£600 per course + VAT
Number of delegates
A maximum of 12
THIS COURSE CARRIES CITB GRANT APPROVAL FOR LEVY PAYING MEMBERS
We can provide training at your premises wherever you are in the UK.
Contact us now for more information.