Glyn Neasham – Vice Chairperson

Objectives To provide delegates with knowledge on all aspects of regulations, types of wheels and disks, approved methods of inspecting and storing equipment Content • Legislative requirements • Occupational health issues • Identification of exposure limits • Responsibilities of employer and employee Requirements No previous knowledge or training required Qualifications/certification Certificate of completion – valid […]

Objectives To provide delegates with the skills to reduce the risk of developing asbestos-related diseases and to provide safety information on projects that could contain asbestos Content • Legislation and guidance • Asbestos hazards and risks • Asbestos risk management • Everyone’s role in reducing risks • Where asbestos materials can be found • Procedures […]

Objectives The new CDM regulations came into force on April 6th 2015. There are several changes that will affect the duties of designers. This includes the removal of the role of CDM co-ordinator and the introduction of the new role of Principal Designer. The new regulations extend the prescribed duties into more work with domestic […]

Objectives This Site Safety Plus course is a popular route for anyone looking to take their first step towards obtaining a CSCS Labourers (Green) Card. This one day course can be for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry. The course gives delegates an awareness of health […]

(other IPAF categories can also be arranged) Objectives To provide delegates with an understanding of accident prevention, safety procedures and emergency operations Content • Safe use of harness • Pre-operational inspection • Understanding machine limitations • Mobile access work platform operation • Mount and dismount the machine correctly • Identification of hazards and function testing […]

Objectives To provide delegates with knowledge on legislative requirements and both employees and employers requirements Content • Legislative requirements • Occupational health issues • Identification of exposure limits • Safe lifting techniques and lifting devices • Responsibilities of employer and employees Requirements No previous knowledge or training required Qualifications/certification Certificate of completion – valid for […]

Objectives Provides delegates with an understanding of current legislation and the ability to dismantle, erect and inspect mobile access towers safely Content • Components and hazards • Regulations and Standards • Stability and safe use of towers • Tower inspection, care and maintenance • Safe tower assembly, dismantle and repositioning of towers Requirements Prior experience […]

Objectives To emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory obligation to have competent persons to inspect and then complete reports on Scaffolds in the workplace. To give delegate practice at inspecting different types of scaffolds, fault finding and completing inspection report. Content • Understand the requirements of the legislation and standards applicable to scaffolding and the […]

Objectives To emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory obligation to have competent persons to inspect and then complete reports on Scaffolds in the workplace. To give delegate practice at inspecting different types of scaffolds, fault finding and completing inspection report. Content • Understand the requirements of the legislation and standards applicable to scaffolding and the […]

Objectives Provides project managers, site managers and supervisors, business owners with the knowledge and skills to ensure healthy and safe conditions for construction sites Content • The Health and Safety at Work Act • Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2007 • Risk assessments/method statements, • Behavioural safety • Occupational health • Electricity • Excavations […]

Objectives Refresh delegates understanding of key responsibilities and accountability for site safety, health, welfare and the environment, enabling them to provide healthy and safe working conditions for everyone on site Content • Current focus of the HSE • Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan • Risk assessments/method statements • Behavioural safety • Occupational health • […]

Objectives Introduce site supervisors to their legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues Content • Health and Safety Legislation • Site issues that challenge supervisors on a daily basis • Effective toolbox talks • Supervision of occupational health • Behavioural safety Requirements Suitable for those who have or who are about to acquire […]

Objectives Refresh and update site supervisors to their legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues Content • Health and Safety Legislation • Site issues that challenge supervisors on a daily basis • Effective toolbox talks • Supervision of occupational health • Behavioural safety Requirements Valid SSSTS certificate, which has been gained within the […]

Objectives Course will outline the risks associated with working at height and why this is the biggest cause of work related deaths in the construction industry Content • Roofs • Ladders • Personal protective equipment • Scaffold and mobile access towers • Safe and unsafe working practices Requirements No previous knowledge or training required Qualifications/certification […]