Forecourt Operators

Course aim

To provide basic information and areas of responsibility for health, safety and the environment.

To understand the implications of hazard recognition/risk assessment and effects on individuals and the employer.

To demonstrate how individual behaviour can help reduce accidents

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course delegates will have the knowledge to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of the subjects by successfully completing each module assessment paper
• Appreciate how they personally can influence good standards within health, safety & the environment
• Understand the value of risk assessment and have the knowledge to recognise when change to a generic assessment is required
• Understand the common hazards associated with work.
  
  

MODULE 1 – Organising for safety

Will give delegates an understanding of:- the legal responsibilities of employers and employees, the role of enforcing authorities, what makes a vulnerable worker, hazard identification and control.

MODULE 2 – The workplace

This session examines what makes a safe place of work, safe behaviour, hidden services and specific hazards, working at height, asbestos and confined spaces and permit-to-work.

MODULE 3 – Procedures

Candidates will be shown the need and benefits of procedures, including: the importance of local emergency procedures and first aid arrangements.

MODULE 4 - Hazards

This session will introduce the hazards and control measure on a petrol filling station, types of hazards and hazardous areas, control of contractors, work control procedures and unsafe work practices.