2023-05-02_BSTR_V12

Safety training

Basic Safety Refresher Training / V12 2023-05-02

ELEMENT 6.6 - SAFE PRACTICES WHILE WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Learning objectives:

43) The participants can take responsibility for safe practices while working at heights (Ability, intermediate level) 44) The participants can safely and correctly apply correct manual handling techniques when moving objects (Skill, intermediate level) 45) The participants can discuss aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/ skeletal injuries (Knowledge, intermediate level) 46) The participants can explain safe practices of manual handling, including the correct handling of equipment (Knowledge, intermediate level) 47) The participants can recognise signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods (Knowledge, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

Discuss and practise safe conduct and ability while working at height by always being secured with fall protection PPE during practical exercises Discuss and practise how to reduce the risk of dropped objects while working at height by ensuring that equipment is always attached either to the participants harness or a suitable anchor point Discuss and practise safe and correct manual handing techniques during practical exercises through the following: a. planning of manual handling using the TILE. principle considering the load weight, maximum reaching distance and aggravating factors

b. eliminating the need for manual handling using the rescue device where possible

Practise the ability to apply further control measures where applicable:

a.

PPE correct fit (e.g. correct sizes, boot laces tied)

b.

breaking up loads

c.

protecting pre-existing injuries

d.

adequate lighting

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