INTRODUCTION

This course of training will enable Managers and Supervisors to perform their duties relating to the inspection of scaffolds to comply with the Work at Height Regulations and TG20

COURSE AIMS

To emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory obligation to have competent persons to inspect and then complete reports on Scaffolds in the workplace. To give delegate practice at inspecting different types of scaffolds, fault finding and completing inspection report.

Course Aims

This course of training is to give company personnel the opportunity to understand how cable avoidance tools work; give practice opportunities on locating/identifying underground services that pose a potential hazard; and how safe digging practices form part of a safe system of work.

INTRODUCTION

This course of training will enable Managers and Supervisors to perform their duties relating to the inspection of scaffolds to comply with the Work at Height Regulations and TG20.

Delegates only have 2 months grace period after the expiry date.

COURSE AIMS

To emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory obligation to have competent persons to inspect and then complete reports on Scaffolds in the workplace. To give delegate practice at inspecting different types of scaffolds, fault finding and completing inspection report.

Introduction

This course of training is intended for all personnel who are required to carry out manual handling operations on construction sites and workshops

Course Aims

The course of training is intended to develop the knowledge and competence of construction personnel to enable them to understand how musculoskeletal injuries occur; the consequences of injury; and how to adopt the correct manual handling posture to reduce and avoid injury; and use lifting aids to reduce risk of injury

Course Entry Criteria

All applicants should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness/ difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.  It is, however, desirable (but not mandatory) that applicant should be literate.

Course Aims

To instruct a user to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely.

Introduction

This course of training will enable users to perform their duties relating to the safe use of portable ladders and stepladders in accordance with The Work at Height Regulations and other supporting information and guidance.

Course Aims

To emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory duty to have ‘competent persons’ using suitable work equipment; and to enable the delegate to select and use the equipment correctly in a safe manner.

Risk Assessment & Safety Method Statements

Introduction

This 1/2-day course of training is intended as an understanding of the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, and the requirement placed upon employers under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to develop safe systems of work.

Introduction:

The use of abrasive wheels, particularly “cut-off” saw’s and grinding tools are common to all construction sites and civil engineering.

Course Aims:

This course of training will enable users to inspect and safely handle such equipment; and ensure that they can select and change the cutting or grinding disc and select the appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of personal injury