Water Networks Manual handling for water industry field based operators

  • Course Code WS-101
  • Duration ½ day
  • Learners8Max

This course aims to provide the skills and knowledge to carry out typical water industry manual handling activities

Objectives

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Recognise activities that pose a risk of injury
  • Outline how handling activities can cause injury to the back
  • Identify mechanical tools and equipment to reduce or remove the risks posed by handling activities
  • Employ safe techniques to minimise risk of injury when carrying out handling activities
Method

A classroom based training course supported with practical exercises using typical work based activities such as digging, operating valves and lifting access covers

Pre Course Requirements

None

Who Should Attend?

Anyone needing to carryout handling activities safely