• First Aid
• Health & Safety at Work Induction
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Electrical Safety
• Manual Handling
• Interpretation of Legislation & Standards
• Emergency Arrangements
• Hazards and Risk Assessment
• Effective Personal Protective Equipment
• On Site Safety
• Power Tools Including Hand Tools
• Work at Height with Steps & Ladders
• Work at Height with Scaffold Towers
• Electricity at Work Regulations

104 Manual Handling 

DURATION: 3 hours

COURSE AIMS

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of Manual Handling and their individual and collective responsibilities under the organisation and legislative policies.

ASSESSMENT:

A summative written and practical assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

OBJECTIVES: On completion of the course learners will:

• Identify associated hazards before and during the handling of materials.

• Identify the associated risks.

• Identify and use required PPE correctly.

• Carry out assessment of items to be handled and associated risks.

• Carry out correct lifting techniques.

• Identify alternative handling methods.

COURSE TOPICS:

• The spine

• Definition of Manual Handling

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations and obligations

• Identification of hazards.

• Reducing the risks.

• Management responsibilities.

• Employee responsibilities.

• Lifting equipment.

• Lifting methods.

PRACTICAL:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.