BSTR-P Manual handling partial online refresher V01 - DRAFT
10 BSTR-P M ODULE 2 - M ANUAL HANDLING
10.1 Aims and objectives of the BSTR-P Manual handling module
The aim of this module is to develop a positive manual handling and ergonomic mindset, encourage course participants to consider alternatives to manual handling through planning and to train the course participants ability and attitude to perform manual handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind industry and wind turbine environment. The training shall be designed to improve and refresh course participants ’ awareness through both theoretical knowledge and practical training. The focus shall be on eliminating risk and controlling hazards and practicing correct techniques if elimination is not possible. Training should incorporate the sharing of knowledge of the more experienced delegates.
The partial manual handling refresher module shall ensure that the course participants can:
Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to manual handling in a wind turbine environment (L3 – Skill)
Demonstrate manual handling risk reduction techniques (L3 – Skill)
Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/ skeletal injuries (L2 – Knowledge) Explain the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic work location (L2 – Knowledge) Explain safe practises of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment (L2 – Knowledge) Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods (L2 – Knowledge)
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