About:
Training in the use of work equipment is required by most health and safety legislation and work at height regulations. Employers are obliged to train employees. This course is to train delegates in the skills and techniques required, in order that they may safely use work platforms in accordance with good practice and health and safety legislation.

Content (Course Syllabus)
Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Safety features for operators
Pre-shift checks
Stability factors
Environmental factors
Safe driving & steering (if applicable)
Safe systems of work
Duties of the operator

Outcomes
This course concentrates upon the skills required by operators of work platforms to ensure safe operation. On successful completion delegates are registered and certificated with the awarding body, International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The certificate is valid for five years.

Cost:                TBA

Duration:        9.00am – 5.00pm

Date:                Last course: Wed 21 March 2012   Next course: TBA Register your interest

Venue:             TBA

Award:            IPAF Cat 3a and b  Accredited Certificate.

Please note:

• Tea, coffee is provided please take your own lunch
• Please take along your usual PPE for the practical element
• You must be generally fit, healthy and able to work safely at heights