We offer a number of courses that will raise the level of awareness and competence in safe material handling practices at the work place, through the practical application of teaching aids in a controlled and supervised environment.

Material Handling

C.O.S.H.H. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health): Half Day Course

Course Objectives

To review the requirements of the “Control of Substances Hazardous to Health” Regulations and to provide guidance on their practical implementation in the workplace.

Intended For

Staff who are responsible for the movement, storage and use of hazardous substances in the workplace.

Course Content

  • Statutory Requirements
  • Assessment, storage and use of harmful substances
  • Data sheets and PPE
  • Compilation and maintenance of necessary records

Manual Handling: Half Day Course

Course Objectives

To demonstrate and give practice in the correct procedure of manual lifting, including strain prevention.

Intended For

  • Those who have a responsibility for manual handling, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting and lowering.

Course Content

  • Statutory Obligations Employer/Employee
  • Basic principles of human kinetics
  • Correct procedure of moving objects with bodily force
  • Best practice of lifting and handling techniques

Mobile Scaffolding Towers: Half Day Course

Course Objectives

Delivered at your premises, this course gives participants a basic awareness and demonstrated competence by practical application and teaching aides in a controlled and supervised environment.

Intended For

All personnel involved in Erection, Dismantling and the Use of Mobile Scaffolding Towers.

Course Content

  • Workplace Regulations 1992
  • Construction Regulations 1996
  • Working at Height Regulations 2005
  • Storage and Inspection
  • Employers’ and Employees’ Duties
  • Mobile Tower Assembly and Dismantling Techniques