Civil Engineering | Construction
Manual Handling
Virtual industry taster
Join a 360 degree mixed reality virtual industry taster dedicated to Manual Handling. Master techniques to prevent injuries during physical tasks, understand ergonomic principles, and ensure safe handling of materials in various work environments.
Resources:
- Civil Engineering curriculum resources
- Construction curriculum resource
- T-level resources
- Virtual industry taster
- Work experience
Sectors:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
Duration:
Learning outcomes:
● Mastering Safe Manual Handling Techniques: Learners will be able to demonstrate proper manual handling techniques to prevent injuries during physical tasks, ensuring safe lifting, carrying, and moving of materials in various work environments.
● Understanding Ergonomic Principles: Learners will gain knowledge of ergonomic principles, including how to position and move the body to minimise strain and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries during manual handling tasks.
● Ensuring Safe Handling Practices Across Work Environments: Learners will develop the skills to apply safe handling practices in different work settings, understanding how to adapt techniques to various environments and materials to maintain safety and efficiency.
