Logistics

Course aim

To provide information and training relevant to the sector in respect of concerns for health, safety and the environment.

To understand the implications for cost, business, job security and risk of injury if concerns for the environment and health and safety are not properly considered.

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 working in this sector.
  
  

MODULE 1 – Safe system of work

Will give candidates an overview of key health & safety: legal requirements, hazard and risk, risk assessment, training and competence; and an understanding of vehicle maintenance and driver protection.

MODULE 2 – Collecting and delivering safely

On completion of this session candidates will understand the importance of journey planning, vehicle checking, stress, safe loading/unloading and securing of vehicles, unit access/exit, catwalk work, steel handling operations site safety, safe parking, safe driving and general site information and risks.

MODULE 3 – Workplace rules

On completion of this session candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the security in general, pedestrian segregation, signs and site rules, safe access and exit, work environment and lighting.

MODULE 4 – Workplace safety

On completion of this session candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of slips and trips, housekeeping, falls and ppe.

MODULE 5 – Manual and mechanical handling

On completion of this session candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of manual handling, safe loading and unloading and equipment maintenance.

MODULE 6 – Dealing with accidents

On completion of this session candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of accident reporting and welfare and hygiene.