Lesson 1Mechanical aids and equipment: wheelbarrows, sack trucks, hoists, and pallet jacks selectionIntroduce common machine aids like wheelbarrows, sack trucks, hoists, and pallet jacks. Cover picking, checking, load limits, operating ways, and cleaning to reduce hand strain and stop handling accidents.
Choosing de right aid for load and distancePre-use checks and reporting faultsLoad limits, stability, and center of gravitySafe pushing, pulling, and path pickingUsing hoists and lifts wid right slingingStorage, charging, and basic upkeepLesson 2Cement bag storage: dry storage, off-ground pallets, stacking heights and weather protectionCover safe storage of cement bags in dry, airy spots using pallets and supports. Explain stacking heights, stability, stock turn, and weather protection to stop water damage, dirt, and hand risks.
Picking dry, covered storage spotsUsing pallets and off-ground supportsMax stacking heights and stability rulesWeatherproofing, covers, and wet risksStock turn, labeling, and batch controlCleaning and spill or tear handlingLesson 3Timber and rebar handling: bundling, tag-lines, cutting safety, and PPE for splinters and sharp endsCover safe handling of timber and rebar, including bundling, tag-lines, and control of sharp ends. Explain cutting safety, PPE pick, and working wid lifting gear to stop hits, punctures, and handling hurts.
Bundling, banding, and secure tying waysUsing tag-lines to control hanging loadsHandling sharp ends and sticking barsCutting spots, guards, and spark controlPPE for splinters, cuts, and eye protectionTalk wid crane and hoist operatorsLesson 4Timber and rebar storage: racking, chocking, segregation, and corrosion/weather protectionExplain right storage of timber and rebar using racks, blocks, and bundling. Cover separating by size and type, rust and weather protection, cleaning, and checks to stop collapse, damage, and handling hurts.
Design and load limits of storage racksBlocking, supports, and stopping roll or slipSeparating timber and rebar by size and gradeRust control and weatherproof coversCleaning, access paths, and trip controlChecks, damage reporting, and tag-outLesson 5Concrete block storage: stable stacking, protection from rain, and edge shoring to prevent collapseExplain how to stack and store concrete blocks to stop collapse, damage, and water entry. Cover base prep, stack patterns, height limits, edge protection, signs, and checks of stored blocks and areas.
Preparing firm, level bases for block stacksStacking patterns, bonding, and interlockingMax stack heights and stability checksEdge shoring, barriers, and no-go zonesWeather protection and drainage planningRoutine checks and fault reportingLesson 6Site routes and exclusion zones: defining walkways, vehicle segregation, and temporary ramps for material movementDefine safe site paths for people and vehicles, including foot paths, crossings, ramps, and loading spots. Cover signs, barriers, lights, checks, and controls to stop crashes, trips, and material handling accidents.
Planning foot and vehicle flow pathsDesigning and marking foot pathsVehicle separation, barriers, and crossing spotsTemp ramps, slopes, and edge protectionSigns, lights, and traffic plansRoutine checks and path upkeepLesson 7Manual handling fundamentals: safe lifting posture, spine mechanics, and team lift coordinationIntroduce hand handling principles, including risk check, load look, and safe lifting pose. Explain spine workings, center of gravity, team lifting, and aid use to reduce strain, tiredness, and body injuries.
Looking at load, path, and personal limitsNeutral spine, hip bend, and foot placingGrip, load close to body, and smooth moveTeam lifting talk and coordinationUsing machine aids instead of just muscleSpotting tiredness and early injury signsLesson 8Concrete block handling: safe carrying methods, two-person carry techniques, and mechanical lifting aidsDetail safe handling of concrete blocks, including single and two-person carries, glove use, and path planning. Explain machine lifting aids, loading and unloading ways, and controls to stop crush hurts and strains.
Picking right gloves and PPESingle-person carry pose and load limitsTwo-person carry ways and coordinationUsing block grabs and machine liftersSafe loading, unloading, and stacking stepsManaging uneven ground and step changesLesson 9Cement bag handling: lifting techniques, PPE for dust, and ergonomic measuresFocus on safe handling of cement bags, including lifting ways, team lifts, and machine aid use. Explain dust dangers, PPE pick, body planning, and cleaning to reduce strain, slips, and breathing exposure.
Looking at bag weight and planning de liftSingle and team lifting ways for bagsUsing trolleys, pallet jacks, and hoistsDust dangers, masks, and eye protectionWorkstation layout and task turnCleaning spills and controlling slip risks
