Working Near Water
Working Near Water
Target Group
For employees who may be required to work in the vicinity of large water sources e.g. rivers, lakes, harbours
Aims
To ensure that delegates appreciate the unique hazards associated with work in these areas and the control that must be adopted
Objectives
On Completion of the course delegates should be able to:
- Identify the dangers associated with working on or near water
- Know the legal requirements relevant to such work
- Know the various safety precautions and arrangements that should be in place
- Be aware of the environmental implications of such work
Course Content
- The dangers associated with working on or near water
- General precautions – Housekeeping, Lighting, Signage
- Environmental precautions – Lighting, Adverse weather, Pollution
- Fall prevention
- First-Aid / Emergency Response / Rescue Equipment
- PPE
Candidates will be required to undertake a written assessment at the end of the course
Duration: 1 day
Maximum Delegates: 12
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