Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry (half day)

A scaffolding course focused on safe and proper manual handling

Duration:

Half day

Attendees:

This scaffolding training is designed for all operatives who work in the scaffold industry including yard staff, drivers and labourers.

Objectives:

The purpose of this scaffolding course is to demonstrate that the holder has both current up-to-date health and safety knowledge and industry knowledge of manual handling to carry out their duties without injury to themselves or others.

Course itinerary:

  • Introduction and welcome
  • General responsibilities
  • Planning for manual Handling (TILE)
  • Risk assessment and the manual handling regulations
  • Health screening and capability
  • Manual handling aids
  • Selection of materials
  • Video on SG6:15
  • Kinetic lifting
  • Manual handling (including practical element)
  • Questions/test paper.