As a crucial component of workplace health and safety, this course will instruct learners on how to safely move and handle woodworking materials, tools, and equipment. Topics include proper lifting techniques, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and conducting risk assessments.
The scope of this course includes:
- Manual handling principles
- Selecting safe routes for moving woodworking materials
- Selecting and using suitable lifting equipment
- Selecting appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for handling woodworking materials
- Appropriate lifting techniques
- Risk assessments associated with moving and handling woodworking materials
Who is this course for:
This course is relevant to any person working with woodworking materials and equipment.