Service Description

This 3 1⁄2 hour Driver CPC course includes • Introduction to the health and safety at work act 1974.  Civil prosecution if they cause damage or injury to themselves, other people, property or environment. • The act requests that triviality should be avoided. This will lead to a group discussion on triviality. • The safe way to move objects. Emphasis on short distances, use of mechanical handling equipment and posture. • Demonstration on the safe to pick an object up and move it across the classroom • Muscular-skeletal injuries caused by incorrect lifting and handling • Risk assessment • Example of risk assessments for specific activities • Advice regarding candidates carrying out a mental risk assessment prior to any activity • Practical exercise: Written exercise; Candidates are asked to write their own risk assessment on a scenario. The scenario to be chosen during the course, ideally an activity on site or one discussed during the course. The course includes practical exercises and confirmation quiz sheets