Manual Handling

Manual Handling is needed in all industries and the aim of this Manual Handling Course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and attitude to perform manual handling tasks safety. This is to ensure that the organisation is compliant with the HSA’s requirements.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• List the duty of the employers and employees in relation to manual handling
• Explain the purpose, composition and characteristics of the main parts of the spinal column and explain their relevance to manual handling
• Identify hazards associated with manual handling tasks
• List the equipment available to avoid or reduce the risks associated with manual handling tasks
• Explain the importance of good nutrition and fitness to manual handling
• Perform manual handling tasks in accordance with the principles of safe manual handling

Abrasive Wheel Training

The aim of this Abrasive Wheels course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to operate correctly and safely abrasive wheels tool.

Course Content:

• Legislation related to abrasive wheels
• Accidents involving abrasive wheels
• Types of abrasive wheels
• Manufacture of abrasive wheels
• Information on abrasive wheels
• Handling & Storage of abrasive wheels
• Components of abrasive wheels
• Dressing & trueing of abrasive wheels
• Structuring an abrasive wheels training course
• Delivering an abrasive wheels course
• Assessing learners’ knowledge and skills

Working at Heights Training

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to train others work safely at heights and inspect their own harness & lanyard.

Course content:

• Legislation in relation to Working at Heights
• Working at Heights Definition
• Ladder Safety Awareness
• Working Safely on Roofs
• Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint Systems
• Risk Assessments for Working at Heights
• Inspection of Harness / Lanyard Systems
• Suspension Trauma and Rescue Plan

Office Ergonomic Assessment

We offer ergonomic assessments for the workplace, particularly for those currently working from home.