Courses outline.
Please browse below for a full list of the courses we offer .
- Fork Lift
- Electric Pallet Trucks
- Manual Handling
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
- Slinging Course
- Tow Motor Trailer
- Accident & Incident Investigation
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Health Safety Training for Supervisors
- Induction Training Course
- Workplace Risk Assessment
Fork Lift
Course Outline
The FLT course provided by Travelift Ireland covers the following areas: -
An introduction to competent operation.
Pre-operational checks and basic maintenance.
The Law and Legislation pertaining to FLT operation.
The Health & Safety at Work Order (NI) PUWER, LOLER specifically in relation to your working environment.
Video presentation, focusing on the safety aspect (Theoretical written test).
Demonstration & practical experience of correct operating standards including; manoeuvring forward, reversing within a confined area.
Stacking, de-stacking and loading, lifting techniques unique to your work place (practical test).
Depending on the ability of the operator, training to certificate standard usually takes two or three days and there is a maximum of three candidates per course.
The refresher course for those operators with existing certification lasts one day or part thereof and is a more concise version of the basic operator course meeting the legal obligations of the employer. The trainee must present evidence of previous test. There is a maximum number of four retests per day.
On successful completion candidates will receive an official certificate as well as a personal pocket certificate which shows that they have attained the standards of proficiency as recommended by the Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (I.T.S.S.A.R).
Electric Pallet Trucks
Course Outline
THEORY
Introduction to the programme.
Health & Safety laws regarding operators of such machine.
Accidents – Causes and Prevention.
Video (15 mins) to show consequences of misuse.
PRACTICAL
Pre-operational checks and fault finding.
Battery Charging and maintenance
Supervised practice (left & right turns in a confined area, forward & reverse)
Stacking & de stacking
CONCULSION
Written test – 20 multiple choice questions 16 to be answered correctly
Practical test
Manual Handling
Course Outline
Objectives outlined
Manual Handling defined
Raise awareness of Manual Handling operations
Reduce accidents/injuries
Reduce Costs
Improve productivity
Relevance of Manual Handling both at home and at work
Simple techniques to reduce risk and prolong the working life of the back
Legal Compliance
Manual Handling Operations & Regulations (MHOR) 1992
Employer and Employee duties under the Health and Safety at Work Order NI 1978
Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1985
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992)
Manual Handling Injuries
Local and National instances and figures
Injury patterns
Causes and avoidance of injury
Risk Factors in Manual Handling Operations
The task - The load - The environment
The individual capability and limitations
Avoidance
Assessment
Reduction of Risk – Implementing measures to reduce risk, creating new habits.
The benefits of the ergonomic approach
Handling Techniques explained using a variety of props in the classroom.
Good Lifting techniques explained within the relevant workplace using the tasks the delegates would be expected to carry out on a daily basis.
Short DVD Presentation to enforce key points and present case studies and scenarios.
Open Forum and round up.
Course Duration: 3 hours (approx) upto 3 sessions per working day
Delegate Nos: 10 max per session
Individual certification is issued upon completion of the course.
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Course Outline
Too often in industry we hear of short cuts being taken, and the resultant accidents. This one-day course is designed too train operators of MEWP in these safety aspects relating to MEWPs and the skills involved in their operation.
Who should attend?
Potential and existing operators whom have had no formal training in the operation and safety precautions to take when using MEWPs.
Course Programme
Welcome and Introductions
Safety & Health Legislation
Basic types and specifications of MEWPs
Safe Working loads
Outriggers and stabilisers
Travelling in operational mode
Main duties of the operator
Safety Precautions
Daily checks
During maintenance
Safety equipment
Barriers and signs
Practical training in:
Travelling with the MEWP
Setting up the MEWP
Locating the working platform o working position
Emergency lowering procedures
Inspection and servicing
Theoretical test
Practical Assessment
Course review and close
No. Participants - 4 per machine
Individual certification is issued upon completion of the course.
Slinging Course
Course Outline
Travelift Ireland provides a one-day course in Basic Slinging Safety Awareness Course. The course covers all the basic areas of safe slinging techniques. This includes:
The law & legislation surrounding lifting equipment
Slingers/Banksmans hand signals
Daily inspection of equipment – fault finding and basic maintenance of tackle
Understanding the variety of slings – wire ropes, fibre ropes etc.
Selecting the correct sling(s) for the loads
Fitting the sling(s) correctly
Shortening the sling(s) correctly
The Seven Steps to Safer Slinging
All these areas are reinforced by 2 short dvds and assessed with a written theoretical test.
The second part of the course consists of a practical test. Each trainee is assessed on a number of lifts and marked on the following areas:
Choosing the sling
Fitting the sling
Lifting and manoeuvring the load
Awareness of safety procedures
The set downs and clear up procedure
The course is completed with a question and answer period. Any areas the trainees are uncertain of are cleared up.
The number of trainees on the slinging course is between 6-8. This ensures that each individual can receive sufficient practical experience. The trainee must complete and pass both the theoretical and operational test in order to receive a certificate of basic Slinging Awareness.
Tow Motor & Trailer
Basic Operator Course
(Excluding Reversing with Trailer Coupled)
The course covers all relevant legislation: Health & Safety at Work Order, P.U.W.E.R. ETC.
We impress upon the trainees the duties and responsibilities they have to comply with under such legislation and the safety aspect and accident statistics relevant to such machines.
The theory session is concluded with a question and answer period to ensure the trainees have understood everything so far.
Following on from this we cover pre-operational checks on the Tow Motor to highlight to the trainees the importance of ensuring the vehicle is safe to use each time they come to use it. Learning the pre-operational checks and fault finding is followed by the hazards associated with battery charging and the correct charging procedure. This leads into the practical session
The trainees are made to follow a practical driving manoeuvre including left and right hand turns both forwards and reverse within a confined area. Generally a chicane is set up, using for example traffic cones. Sometimes the working environment the vehicle is being used in provides a natural chicane. The trainees are given supervised practise until they have mastered the exercise and are aware of safe driving practice.
This is followed with hitching the trailer, stability of the load on the trailer and repeating the exercise of negotiating the chicane, this time with a loaded trailer. This illustrates to the trainees the effect of harsh breaking accelerating and steering with a load, the effect on personnel, why you never carry passenger’s etc.
When the trainees have achieved the desired standard a practical test is administered followed by a multiple choice theory test based on all aspects covered during the day.
Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and practical test an A4 certificate and small wallet sized driving licence is provided.
Course Duration: 1 day (6-8hrs)
No. Delegates per course: 3-4 max
Accident & Incident Investigation
Course Content
Health & Safety Legislation: RIDDOR (NI) 1997
The Purpose of Accident & Incident Investigation
Basic Common Causes: Personnel Factors
Job Factors
Problem Solving
Benefits of Investigation
Why Investigate
How To Get Accidents Reported
Completing Accident/Incident Report Form
Dealing with Claims
Half Day Course for up to 6 people
Emergency First Aid at Work
(Appointed persons)
First Aid Course Content
Legislation: First Aid Regulations (NI) 1982
Principles of First Aid
Know what steps to take in an emergency
Following the DRABC Rule
The Recovery Position
CPR (Practising only)
Choking
Heart Attack
Burns
Fractures
Bleeding
Poisoning
1 Day Course for up to 6 people
Health & Safety Training for Supervisors
Course Content
Health & Safety Policy
Responsibilities for Health & Safety
Understanding Health & Safety Legislation
Workplace Inspection
Accident Review
1 day course for up to 6 people
Induction Training Course
Course Content
Health & Safety Policy
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Safety Representatives & Safety Committees.
Health & Safety Training
Emergency Procedures
Fire
First Aid
Accidents
Use of Work Equipment
Hazard Identification
1 day course for upto 8 People
Workplace Risk Assessment
Course Content
The Risk Assessment itself takes the form of a visit by Mr Stephen Scarborough of Travelift Ireland. This visit is to primarily inspect the premises, observe the processes involved and report on any obvious Health & Safety requirements which would assist the company to achieve high standards, comply with statutory legislation and also keep accident levels to an absolute minimum.
The workplace would typically be split into zones, for instance:-
Zone 1 - Office/Hallway/Reception Area
Zone 2 - Kitchen/Toilets/Washing facilities
Zone 3 - Administration/Additional Offices (other levels)
Zone 4 - Warehousing/Distribution & Goods Inward
Zone 5 - Outside Areas
Zone 6 - Mobile Plant
Notes are made regarding the areas concerned with recommendations for changes to be made if necessary.
We compile a detailed report of the findings and recommendations to the client.
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