BSTR-P Manual handling partial online refresher V01 - DRAFT
MANUAL HANDLING: RISK CONTROLS & PROPER MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES
70 min.
The aim of the lesson is to reduce the risk of injury arising from poor manual handling in the wind industry by raising awareness of the risks, promoting a positive mindset towards preventative measures like warm-up exercises and enabling the course participants to value and apply the principles of task planning and using proper manual handling techniques.
To successfully complete this lesson each course participant shall be able to:
Explain the risks associated with manual handling specific to wind turbines and the wind industry. (L2 – Knowledge) Value and explain how to apply a hierarchical approach to manual handling in their daily work tasks. (L3 – Attitude) Demonstrate how to use practical exercises for training the back and shoulders. (L3 – Skill)
Demonstrate how to stretch and warm-up specific muscle groups. (L3 – Skill)
Demonstrate how to use proper manual handling techniques. (L3 – Skill)
Note:
The instructor shall verify the skills in learning objectives using a live video link.
Demonstration of these skills will require the course participant to have this equipment available therefore the course participants should be on-site while performing these skills.
Note: Du ring this lesson the course participants’ experience and their observations shall be included and to the greatest possible extent this should be driving the discussion. When relevant, behavioural safety shall further be drawn into the discussion. The course participants should be motivated to mention any specific situations where they find it hard to appropriately use correct manual handling techniques
ELEMENT 5.1 - RISKS AND HAZARDS IN THE WIND INDUSTRY
The instructor shall:
Lead a discussion about the risks and hazards of manual handling relevant to job functions within the wind industry and covering the following:
a. Awkward positions
b. Forceful exertions
c. Repetitive motions
d. Contact stress
Global Wind Organisation
www.globalwindsafety.org
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