Description
By the end of this module drivers will be able to identify with :-
The reasons why we have safe manual handling regulations and guidelines issued by the HSE
Why manual handling tasks are risk assessed and contribute towards improving H&S. This includes understanding what a dynamic risk assessment is and why it is imnportant that a driver conducts them each time they lift an object.
The types of equipment that are used to help reduce manual handling tasks such as pallet trucks and FLT's
The safe manual handling principles and basic techniques that will be debated and demonstrated on the course.
Subject Areas
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing