SPA Safety Passport – Day 2 – Manufacturing Sector

Course Aim

The safety passport is a nationally recognised industry accredited scheme, designed to provide Contractors with general health and safety awareness to enable them to work safely on site. This one day course is aimed at the Manufacturing Sector. Candidates must have attended the Core Day training session prior to attending this course.

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for Clients, Contractors and other Companies who need to demonstrate that they have the required competence for working on a Client’s site.

Content of Course

• Module 1 – Induction and Security
  Importance of induction & security; Contents of induction
• Module 2 – Transport, Heavy Vehicles and Cranes
  Vehicle site rules; Mobile plant & vehicle hazards; Crane work and lifting operations
• Module 3 – Access & Working at Height
  Slips, trips & falls; Safe use of ladders & stepladders, towers, MEWPs, harnesses; Roof work
• Module 4 - Hazardous Substances / Materials
  COSHH assessments; Flammable substances; Asbestos hazards and safe systems of work
• Module 5 – Confined Spaces
  Legal requirements; Confined spaces hazards; Safe systems of work
• Module 6 – Machinery and Tools
  Safe working practices including use of guards; Electrical malpractice; Hand tools; HAVs
• Module 7 – Environment
  Waste control; Causes & effects of pollution; Spillage procedures; Effects of contamination

Objectives

By the end of the programme, the candidate will be able to: -

• Have a basic knowledge of health and safety
• Be able to work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety on site
• Identify key hazards in their own workplace
• Understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
• Report potential health and safety problems

Candidates will be issued with a safety photocard passport (valid for three years) as proof that they have received training.

Duration of Course

This is a one-day course with a minimum of 6 hours tutor contact time.

Courses are held in Sussex but can be held at a venue of your choice in London, Kent, or Surrey.