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Background and Objectives, why we carry out training, legal responsibilities

All relevant Legislation, Health & Safety at Work Act

The different types of mechanical equipment used in warehouses

Particular focus on the Power Pallet Truck Theory

Manual Pallet Truck – Manual Handling (pushing and pulling)

Hazards and Risk associated with Off-loading and Loading vehicles

Opening the back door of the container/lorry safely (falling objects)

Operation and Safe Working on Tail Lift Vehicles

Safe operation of curtain-side lorries (opening and closing)

Access and egress to and from trailers (Working at Heights)

Safe and correct operation of dock levellers

Internal Warehouse hazards and risk assessments

Slopes and gradients and the dangers therein while operating

Operating in adverse weather conditions

How to assess a load which may be unstable/dangerous to offload

Off-Loading and Loading of Double stacked pallets

Different types of pallets and the safest way to transport each type

Safe loading procedures, securing of loads and dangers associated with unstable loads

Dangerous goods awareness

Practical training in the warehouse on all operations above

Practical training on the Power Pallet Truck

Health and Safety Promotion in the Workplace

Health and Safety Legislation

The Role and Function of the Health and Safety Authority

Safety Statements

Role and Rights of Safety Representatives

Effective Communication and Meeting Participation

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention

Accident Causation and Prevention Strategies

Occupational Health

Know what is meant by the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’

Evaluate risk using a structured risk assessment approach

Identify and implement appropriate workplace precautions for specific risks or seek advice on workplace precautions

Be involved in preparing written risk assessments

Understand and have input into their organization’s health and safety policy and health and safety management system

Be involved in preparing written risk assessments

Cooperate and communicate on health and safety matters

Ensure that their own work and that of the employees for whom they are responsible is carried out safely, i.e. without undue risk to themselves and others

Report relevant accidents and incidents

Identify methods of monitoring how safe their workplaces are

The main course of legislation relating to safety at roadworks

The general legal considerations governing Safety, Health and Welfare at work

The duties of employers and employees ensuring a safe place of work.

The concept of risk and the necessity for risk assessments

The source of authority to stop and direct road traffic

How to minimize the risk for site personnel and the general public

The requirements for personal protective equipment at roadworks

The order of signage at temporary roadworks

Determining the correct control of the traffic system for all roadwork conditions

The legal requirements for safe operation of plant and equipment involved at roadworks

The potential hazards involved in any excavation works

Dealing with materials, delivery, storage, and handling

What constitutes an emergency. What to do and not to do