Manual Handling
Who Should attend?
Personnel who, during their day to day activities, are involved in lifting, pushing or pulling and require training in correct manual handling techniques.
Course Content & Aims
Content:
- Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur
- How to carry out safe manual handling, including good handling technique
- Appropriate systems of work for the individual’s task and environment
- Use of mechanical aids
Practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee is not doing safely
Ladder Safety
Who Should attend?
For anyone who uses, supervises or manages the use of ladders and step ladders.
Course Content & Aims
Content:
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Standards
- Types of Ladder
- Inspection of Ladders
- Ladder Defects
- Carrying and Positioning Ladders
- Securing Ladders
- Steps and Trestles
- Maintenance and Storage
- Accident Awareness
- Alternatives to Ladders
- Practical session – pre-use ladder inspection
Assessment & Qualification
Continual assessment throughout the training session. A certificate of attendance will be issued by the training provider.