Safety Training
GWO Advance Rescue Refresher Training / V5 02052025
Lead a discussion about manual handling, covering the following:
a. consequences of long-term injuries arising from poor manual handling
b.
symptom awareness
c.
typical reporting methods for injuries
Explain spinal anatomy and posture
Explain and demonstrate how to plan manual handling tasks using the TILE principle - considering the load weight, maximum reaching distance and aggravating factors (refer to Annex 3)
Explain and demonstrate risk control measures and manual handling techniques with a focus on:
a.
avoiding manual handling
b.
using suitable handling aids
c. reducing duration, frequency and intensity of exposure
d. how to specifically avoid the short- and long-term risks of injury from:
d.i excessive reaching distance
d.ii working over shoulder height
d.iii working while kneeling
d.iv pushing and pulling
d.v carrying
d.vi lifting
d.vii twisting
d.viii contact stress
d.ix working in awkward postures
d.x working with handheld tools and addressing the potential repetitive aspect (Repetitive motion injury and Repetitive strain injury (RSI), vibrating aspect (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), and the aspect of working with heavy handheld tools (musculoskeletal injuries and Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
e. work situations where two or more of the above mentioned are present
Inform the participants that they will be observed and evaluated on applying manual handling theory and practical skills during the remaining part of the module
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