FITAC Certification valid for 3 years
Duration: 1/2 Day
Maximum Number: 12 per course
Location: Nationwide for group bookings
Abrasive Wheel Training Introduction
Construction Site Safety Awareness
Health and Safety Legislation
Abrasive Wheel Selection
Wheel Storage
Wheel types and markings
Theoretical Examination
Practical Examination
Abrasive Wheel Selection – Testing and mounting of the new wheel
Cleaning, inspection, labeling, and recording.
Our Working at Heights course is specifically designed to prevent falls in the workplace and ensure the safety of individuals working in areas such as roof works, scaffolding, ladders and more.
Duration: 1/2 Day
Introduction
Legislation
Organisation, Planning and Risk Assessments
Selection and inspection of work equipment
Fall Prevention
Requirements for work platforms
Openings / Edge protection
Roof Work / Fragile surfaces
Fall protection
Collective measures
Individual measures
Requirements for use of ladders
Ladder safety
Care and storage of ladders
This course is designed to give drivers a thorough understanding of the legislation pertaining to hazardous substances in a workplace, concepts of chemicals and their hazardous properties and characteristics.
Duration: 1/2 Day
Legislation including the new REACH Regulation
Health effects and safe working levels
Classification of dangerous substances
Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
The use of PPE and spill kits
Spillage response exercise and recommended actions / procedures
Storage and handling of dangerous substances
Transportation of dangerous substances
FITAC Certification valid for 3 years
To provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of confined space rescue including the wearing of Escape Breathing Apparatus, Full Breathing Apparatus and Airline Breathing Apparatus.
Number of participants: 10 maximum per course
Duration: 2 Days
Recognising Confined Spaces
Legislation
Hazardous Atmospheres
Equipment
Safe Systems of Work
Hygiene
Working Breathing Apparatus
Types of Breathing Apparatus
Respirator Rates
Safe Systems of Work
Working Breathing Apparatus Practical Exercise
Airline Breathing Apparatus (IF SPECIFIED)
In early 2016, the HSA published a new code of practice guidelines for persons working in the docks and ports environment. This Code of Practice was written by the Health and Safety Authority in consultation with representatives from the Irish ports and docks sector.
FITAC can deliver specific training to sub groups within this area, based on the new recommendations of the HSA. Please drop us a line and tell us your area of expertises and we will tailor the H&S training and presentation to reflect your operations and daily business needs.
SOLAS CSCS card & FITAC Certificate
To give candidates the knowledge to erect and dismantle a basic system scaffold safely in accordance with the statuary regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions for that type of scaffold.
Number of participants: 12 (minimum 3)
Duration: 7 Days
Manufacturer’s Manual for the relevant scaffold
Relevant Legislation and Guidelines (C.O.P. TG20-13)
Method Statements and Risk Assessments
Manual Handling – best practices
Harness inspections
Scaffolding terminology and components
Inspecting materials, ground conditions and setting out
Erecting independent scaffolds, Towers and Birdcages
Bracing, Ties, Ladders, Ropes and Knots commonly used
Housekeeping
Following basic scaffold designs
Form filling regarding hand-over’s, checklists 1 & 2, GA3’s and scaff-tags
Theory preparation and revision