BSTR-P Manual handling partial online refresher V01 - DRAFT
LEGISLATION AND BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY
15 min.
The aim of this lesson is to increase the course participants knowledge and to inform them of the relevant legislation and demands in order to ensure the course participants ’ understanding of the roles, responsibilities and rules that apply to manual handling.
To successfully complete this lesson, each course participant shall be able to:
Describe internationally recognised legislation relevant to manual handling (L1 – Knowledge) Describe national or regional legislation relevant to manual handling (L1 – Knowledge) Explain the consequences of injuries arising from poor manual handling (L2 – Knowledge)
Explain the possible causes of injuries (L2 – Knowledge)
ELEMENT 2.1 - GLOBAL LEGISLATION
The instructor shall:
Describe global legislation that applies to manual handling and the participants responsibilities under such legislation
ELEMENT 2.2 - REGIONAL LEGISLATION
The instructor shall:
Describe national and / or regional legislation that applies to manual handling and the participants responsibilities under such legislation Describe the role of industry organisations in enforcing national or regional legislation
ELEMENT 2.3 - BEHAVIORAL SAFETY
The instructor shall:
Lead a discussion about how poor manual handling can cause injuries and attributing factors, covering the following:
a. The participants individual attitudes to manual handling tasks
b. Time versus effort / conditions / risk
c. Putting the job or task before self
d. Negative habits
e. Previous injuries
Global Wind Organisation
www.globalwindsafety.org
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