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.