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SPA Module – Driving at Work

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SPA Module – Driving at Work

Course Aim

To build on basic health and safety information by concentrating on risks specifically associated with driving at work

To understand the rules and procedures to follow when driving vehicles to and whilst at work.

Learning Objectives

To ensure delegates know what hazards and risks are associated with driving at work

On completion of this module delegates will be able to:

List the main causes of road accidents

Understand the rules to follow when driving vehicles

Outline the key checks to make before driving a vehicle

Agenda

  • Road accidents and causes
  • Public highway driving
  • Site driving
  • Why follow the rules and mobile phones
  • Parking hazards
  • Roadworthiness of vehicles

Success Indicators

Assessment results: Should show acceptable theoretical understanding and an increase in the awareness of risks related to driving at work.

Emergency Procedures

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SPA Module – Emergency Procedures

Course Aim

To build on basic health and safety information by concentrating on risks specifically associated with Emergency Procedures

To understand the implications of: risk of personal injury, cost to the business, job security, environment not properly considered

Learning Objectives

To ensure delegates know what emergency procedure are, and to be aware of the associated risks.

On completion of this module delegates will be able to:

Know the process and requirements for emergency procedures

Agenda

  • Identify employee duties/responsibilities
  • Identify employee duties/responsibilities
  • Outline the actions for an emergency
  • Outline the procedures for method statements
  • Outline the procedures for permit to work

Success Indicators

Assessment results: Should show an acceptable theoretical understanding and an increase in the awareness of emergency procedures.

Hand Held Tools and Equipment

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SPA Module – Hand Held Tools and Equipment

Course Aim

To build on basic health and safety information by concentrating on risks specifically associated with Hand Held Tools and Equipment

To understand the implications of: risk of personal injury, cost to the business, job security, environment not properly considered

Learning Objectives

To ensure delegates know what hand held tools and equipment are, and to be aware of the associated risks.

On completion of this module delegates will be able to:

Define the terms hand tool and equipment

Identify the common injuries arising from their use

Know how to select the correct tool for the job

Use a tool safely

Agenda

  • Definition of hand tools and work equipment
  • General hand tools
  • Common injuries
  • Safe use of hand tools
  • Portable power tools
  • Portable electric tools
  • Testing and checks
  • Using portable electric tools
  • Pneumatic tools

Success Indicators

Assessment results: Should show acceptable theoretical understanding increase in the awareness of hand held tools and equipment.