OFFSHORE TRAINING COURSES - MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS

Brief Description

With an unacceptable amount of time off work due to back injury, sprains and strains, employers seek to reduce these losses through cost-effective training to all staff.

The purpose of course is to instruct personnel on how to manual handle loads more safely, and how to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries. With the use of mechanical handling equipment. This course applies to office, workshop, warehouse and transport staff.

Course Contents

Legislation and regulations

What’s the problem – statistics HSE/STEP guidance

Function of the human spine and types of injury

Assess the operation

Risk assessment - avoiding manual handling - mechanical aids

Manual handling techniques and practical demonstration

Records and reviews of manual handling assessments

OFFSHORE TRAINING COURSES - MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS

Duration

The duration of this course is three - four hours. This course can be provided over several sessions theory and practical to suit rig operations and shift patterns.

Number of delegates

As per crew availability depending on ongoing operations.

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