As an employer you are required to provide information, training and supervision to ensure the safety of your employees. And also that such instruction, training etc. must take account of any employees with specific needs, to ensure their protection against dangers that may affect them.

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OVERVIEW

ur Abrasive Wheels Training Course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of working with abrasive wheels from the hazards and dangers to the correct mounting, setting and usage.
It is a half day course, delivered by a certified trainer, through a combination of classroom based tutorials and practical training.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
List the legal requirements of working with Abrasive Wheels.
Choose the correct wheel or cutting disc for the required task.
Correctly mount an Abrasive Wheel.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to partake in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Must be over the age of 16 years.
Have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Have a good level of English.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction.
• Safety Legislation
• Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Types of Abrasive Wheels
• Abrasive Wheels Markings
• Abrasive Wheel Selection
• RPM Control
• Abrasive Wheel Inspection
• Abrasive Wheel Storage
• Flanges & Blotters Functions
• Safety Guards
• Machine Inspection
• Mounting Abrasive Wheels

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This Basic First Aid course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of the participants to administer basic first aid in an emergency. It is a full day course, delivered by a certified trainer, through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical training.

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This Advanced First Aid course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of the participants to administer Advanced first aid in an emergency. It is a full 3-day course, delivered by a certified trainer, through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical training.

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Anyone working in confined spaces such as sewers, vessels, tanks and chambers, need a course in understanding safe confined space working. This course includes the use of a variety of safety equipment, personal protective equipment and respiratory protective equipment both in theoretical & practical manner.

Our custom built training unit allows the participant to have a practical understanding of risk assessment, permit to work system, gas monitor, tripod with winch & safety harness. Also included in the course is the importance of the top man at all times.
It is a one day course, delivered by a certified trainer, through a combination of classroom based tutorials and practical training.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
 Prepare to enter work safely in low / medium risk confined spaces.
 Enter and exit low / medium risk confined spaces safely.
 Use confined space equipment and tools safely including escape sets.
 Follow procedures, safe systems of work and permits to work.
 Deal with emergencies in low / medium risk confined spaces.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to partake in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
 Have a good level of English.

 Have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest.)

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction
• Legislation
• Confined space entrant, observer and supervisor responsibilities
• Safety Equipment
• Confined Spaces hazards
• Safe working procedures
• Atmosphere Testing

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As an employer you are required to provide information, training and supervision to ensure the safety of your employees. And also that such instruction, training etc. must take account of any employees with specific needs, to ensure their protection against dangers that may affect them.

This Fire Warden training course provide training on how to comply with the Fire Safety Regulations 2005. This Course covers basic fire safety training, fire extinguisher training, fire risk assessment training and fire warden training. The participant will learn to recognise the hazards that may lead to a fire, and how to react safely and responsibly in the event of one breaking out. The course aims to inform Fire Wardens of their responsibilities in running a fire drill effectively and safely. It also details the steps involved in developing an Emergency Plan for the workplace.

It is a one day course, delivered by a certified trainer, through a combination of classroom based tutorials and practical training.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
 Complete fire risk assessments.
 React safely and responsibly in the event of a fire.
 Run a fire drill effectively and safely.
 Use fire extinguishers correctly.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to partake in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
 Have a good level of English.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction
• Fire Safety related legislation
• Fire Service statistics
• Fire Chemistry, Development of Smokes & Gases, Fire Spread
• Fire Hazards & Practical Fire Risk Assessment of Work Areas
• Fire Prevention
• Storage of Flammable Substances & Chemicals
• Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Managing an Emergency Evacuation
• Activating the Emergency Services

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Our IPAF Harness Training course covers the safe use and inspection of safety harnesses. This one day course gives candidates a working knowledge of the relevant regulations, how to assess the risks and select the correct personal fall protection equipment for safe working.

Our Harness course is tailored to those who are required to work with safety harnesses and lanyards, enabling the confident use, maintenance and inspection of their personal harness, in line with Health and Safety and Working at Height regulations.

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This course provides trainees with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to operate MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Working Platforms) in a competent and safe manner. The course can also include IPAF Harness Training if required.

This MEWP 1b,3a and 3b IPAF Operator training course is designed for anyone who operates different types of MEWPs whether they are Mobile Scissor Lifts, Mobile Boom Lifts or Vehicle Mounted Boom Lifts.

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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a non-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufactures, distributors, rental and training companies. It serves as a forum for all active members in the world of powered access. IPAF has played a key role in promoting many design, safety and testing procedures that are now established in the powered access industry.

The IPAF training programme for platform operators was developed by leading industry professionals. It is certified by TÜV as conforming to the international standard ISO 18878 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training. More than 150,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of training centres.

Successful trainees receive a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a log book and a certificate. The PAL Card is valid for 5 years and shows the machine categories that the operator has been trained in. It also features the holder’s photo and signature, and can be verified by calling IPAF or online at IPAF’s Verify PAL Card check.

Learn more at the IPAF website.

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Our Forklift Training Course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of working with forklifts from the hazards and dangers to safe driving methods, maintenance and safety checks.

Forklift Types include:
Counter Balance
Reach Forklift Truck
Power Pallet Truck
We also specialise in offering on-site forklift training for all types of forklift trucks and experience levels (from novice to experienced).

COURSE OBJECTIVE

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
 Operate a fork lift truck safely.
 Perform general maintenance and safety checks.
 Load and unload safely and handle awkward loads.
 Understand the potential consequences of their actions.
 Refuel/recharge fork lifts safely.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to partake in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
 Must be over the age of 16 years.
 Be medically fit to operate machinery.
 Have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest.)
 Have a good level of English.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction
• Daily inspections
• Hydraulic systems
• Operating practices
• Safe operating practices
• Explanation, demonstration and guided practice in the correct procedures to adopt when driving a fork lift truck
• Examination

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