Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V18 2024-06-24
The instructor shall:
Present and explain risks by working with handheld tools; e.g. repetitive work and heavy tools
Facilitate a scenario-based exercise and a discussion covering how to mitigate musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive work and working with handheld tools
Observe the participants’ performance and give constructive feedback throughout the participants’ practice with a focus on:
a. the participants using safe techniques and appropriate planning
b. reducing musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive work and work with handheld tools
c.
the use of manual handling principles
The participants shall:
Take an active part in exercises focusing on how to mitigate injuries from working with handheld tools; ask questions when unsure of safe manual handling techniques and principles and engage in discussions
Apply TILE principle when planning the manual handling operation
Reflect on the received feedback to perform manual handling the best possible way
The instructor should present examples of early symptoms of injuries from vibrating handheld tools, e.g. numbness and reduced blood circulation in fingers (vibration white finger)
Note
ELEMENT 12.7 - AWKWARD POSTURES
Learning objectives:
93) The participants can recognise the risks from working in awkward postures (Knowledge, basic level)
94) The participants can take initiative to mitigate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries by applying TILE principle, safe work procedures and aids when working in awkward postures (Ability, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
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