Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 10032026
Highlight the importance of staying injury free when doing manual handling tasks
Lead a discussion about the causes of injuries and attributing factors. For example:
a.
lack of warm-up before manual handling activity
b.
time vs effort/conditions/risk
c.
putting the job before oneself
d.
negative habits
e.
previous injuries
f.
physical condition
g.
and how to mitigate these causes and factors
The participants shall:
Engage in answering the questions about how work-related injuries and illnesses can affect them in the short- and long-term
Engage in the discussion about the causes of injuries, contributing factors and what to do to mitigate these. Discussions should also cover the individual’s responsibility and taking the initiative to conduct warm-up prior to work
LESSON 2 - INJURIES, SYMPTOMS AND ESSENTIAL MANUAL HANDLING PRINCIPLES
25 min.
The aim of this lesson is to create awareness of the risk of musculoskeletal injuries within the wind industry.
After successfully completing this lesson, participants can:
14) Solve how to identify typical symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries (Ability, basic level)
15) Show interest in the manual handling principles and how these can be used to reduce the risk of injury in their work (Ability, basic level)
Parts of the total learning outcome of Lesson 2 must be covered within the practical exercises in Lesson 4 in exercise introductions and feedback sessions where feasible
Note
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