Content of 3-Course Package:
Manual Handling Essentials
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- Legislation – Legal Implications
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Ergonomics – Safe Work Practices
- Safe Handling
- Hazard identification
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Implementing control measures
- Back Physiology
- Accident Investigation
- Practical workshops – The practical sessions will make up approximately 50% of the course, in which participants will carry out exercises designed to illustrate many of the principles set forth in the lectures. Continual assessment will take place throughout the course to ensure that participants have understood and learnt the basics of good manual handling practice.
- Q&A
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
Abrasive Wheels:
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- Injuries at work statistics
- Use & application of abrasive wheels
- Legislation & regulations
- Employer & Employee Duties
- Cutting, grinding and preparing surfaces
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Dust Masks
- Raynauds Phenomenon
- Safety Checks
- Video Presentation
- Demonstration by trainer and trainees
- Q&A
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
Working with Heights 2006 Regulations:
- Introduction & Course Objectives
- Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Working at Height Regulations, 2006)
- Fall Prevention
- Permanent Work Platforms
- Temporary Work Platforms (Scaffolding)
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (M.E.W.P)
- Opening/Edge Protection
- Roof Work
- Fall Protection
- Safety Netting
- Use Care & Storage of the Harness
- Lanyard
- Anchorage Points
- Ladder Safety
- Q&A
- Conclude & Follow Up Process
