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Musculoskeletal Disorders - A TUC Short Course
4 Jun 2009, London
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A course for safety reps on Muskuloskeletal Disorders including WRULDS.
| Audience type | Union reps |
| Start date | 4 Jun 2009 |
| Duration | 4 - 5 June 2009 (2 days) |
| Location (region) | South Thames College, London (Southern and Eastern Region) |
| Status | Available |
The course should help trade union health and safety representatives to:
* identify the causes and symptoms of MSDs including WRULDs
* understand the main legal requirements and policies in relation to MSDs including WRULDs
* make proposals for prevention and control of MSDs including WRULDs in the workplace
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| Course outline |
* Introduction
* Causes and symptoms of MSDs
* The law and MSDs
* Risk assessments for MSDs using HSE tools either:- WRULDs or- Manual Handling or- VDU workstations
* Thinking about ways that members are currently informed about MSDs
* Practising ergonomic workplace solutions
* Preparing Information for members on MSDs
* Policies for MSDs
* Trade union strategy, action planning and steps that need to be taken
* Learning opportunities
* Course evaluation
* Accreditation
* Report back to members, unions & employer
* Action in the workplace
* Further training
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| Fees |
This course is free of charge to reps from unions affiliated to the TUC
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| More information |
graham.petersen@south-thames.ac.uk
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