Ports & Shipping

Course Aim

To provide basic information and areas of responsibility for Health and 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 course completion 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 and Safety and 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:

Safety in Docks

Will give delegates an understanding of the nature of hazard recognition and practice of risk assessment of vehicles and cranes on site to both the operatives and pedestrians

MODULE 3:

Common Hazards

The session will give delegates an understanding of the hazards presented within the dock area – confined spaces regulations, dangers and key points, dangerous cargo – signs, lifting operations, manual handling, suspended and swing loads, working at height, refrigeration plant, warehousing

MODULE 4:

Health and Hygiene

The session highlights the risks and controls for substances hazardous to health together with other ill health risks from workplace activities, including musculoskeletal problems, effects of noise and stress. In addition candidates will be made aware of the varied precautions which can be taken

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