construction training courses
  • Training for the construction industry

    Skills & Training fund

    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

    Excavator 360, above 10 tonnes (tracked), Forward tipping dumper (wheeled), Rear tipping dumper/ dump truck: articulated chassis (all sizes), Ride on Roller, Telescopic handler: all sizes excluding 360 slew, Industrial forklift, Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, Slinger, Signaller: all types, all duties

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  • Training for the construction industry

    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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Manual Handling in Construction

manual handling in construction

Course Objectives

This practical workshop is designed to give delegates an understanding of Manual Handling and its importance in the workplace, along with combining an awareness of lone working and how to control the associated risks.

Course Content

At the end of the course, delegates will have covered the following:

Manual Handling

  • Legal requirements
  • What is manual handling?
  • The spine and types of injuries
  • HSE guidance figures for lifting
  • HSE guidance for push/pull
  • Lifting techniques
  • Video
  • Practical & written assessment

Lone working

  • What is lone working? (as defined by the HSE)
  • What are the hazards with each type of lone working
  • What controls can be used to reduce the risks

All delegates will be actively encouraged to take part in tutor lead discussions to reinforce learning and understanding.

On completion of the course delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Who Should Attend?

Suitable for all employees.

Duration

1/2 day

MANUAL HANDLING IN CONSTRUCTION - VENUE: READING

Any Date. 1 weeks notice at a minimum.
£POA p/p *Available CITB Grant = £61.00p/p

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