Site Plant/Vehicle Safety Awareness

Course Content

• Brief overview of the law – Current regulations & legislation, with specific regard to site plant/vehicle safety
• Internal company policies for plant/vehicle safety on-site
• Roles and responsibilities of the plant/vehicle operators and other site personnel
• Common hazards relating to plant/vehicle movements and use on-site
• Awareness of potential hazards involving other site personnel, vehicles or plant
• Visual safety checks before and during operational use and movement of plant/vehicles on-site
• Safe systems of work, including safety zones
• Understanding and confirming hand signals for plant/vehicle operations and movement
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The course is a mixture of theory and practical training / exercises.

Course Objectives -

On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Understand current relevant legislation
• Identify the hazards and precautions to take when carrying out plant/vehicle operations and movements in the workplace (with regard to the operator and other on-site personnel)
• Put in place or adhere to existing procedures and safe systems of work