Manual handling covers a wide range of activities. During this manual handling training, you’ll learn more about what manual handling actually means, how to complete manual handling safety, and manual handling regulations.
Why do you need manual handling training?
Often overlooked as ‘common sense’, incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. On a construction site, manual handling in some form is unavoidable, as it covers every form of lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling. Taking manual handling training will give workers a better understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to manual handling. For site managers, manual handling training will teach you the expectations you should have of all workers.
Manual handling training will help minimise the risk of injury on site by giving all workers the tools they need to identify potential hazards. With the right knowledge, workers can deal with hazards safely and prevent serious injury. Whether you’re moving desks in an onsite office or erecting scaffolding, manual handling covers all forms of manual activities.
During manual handling training you’ll fulfil your statutory training obligations. You’ll learn:
- The type of activities that are considered to be manual handling
- What is meant by incorrect manual handling
- Manual handling regulations
- Manual handling solutions
- Use of mechanical aids
- Safe manual handling.
Who should do manual handling training?
Due to the nature of manual handling, everyone working on a construction site would benefit from up to date manual handling training. If you’re new to a construction site, manual handling training will give you a better understanding of the hazards to be aware of. If you’ve spent your life working on a construction site, refreshing your understanding of manual handling can never come at a bad time. Ultimately, this training aims to make your life easier by helping you avoid common minor injuries and prevent more serious injuries. The more workers on site who understand safe manual handling, the safer your site will be for everyone.
This training course is online, so you can complete the training where and when it suits you. Self led training gives workers the flexibility to continue their professional development at their own pace. Be proactive in your career and upskill while you’re working or while looking for your next role.
Why complete manual handling training through P.I.E.R?
A safe construction site is non-negotiable. At P.I.E.R we know that when it comes to creating a safe environment for construction workers, training for skills such as manual handling, working at heights, and PPE, is just as important as trade specific training. By offering trusted, valuable training opportunities for our workers and clients, we can enhance the recruitment services we provide.
As a construction recruitment company, we specialise in placing M&E workers across the UK. During scoping sessions with our clients, we take the time to understand more than just how many workers they need. We look at the skill level and qualifications of workers required at every stage of their project. Needs change throughout the course of a construction project and we plan ahead to make sure the right workers are on site at every stage. Our training courses for construction workers gives clients and workers the chance to upskill and refresh their knowledge, giving them a competitive edge in a crowded market.
If you’d like to learn more about our training opportunities or discuss a bespoke training package, please feel free to get in touch. Our team is always happy to discuss individual needs and we can help make sure you get the most value from your training.