Small plant and tools - PT051
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to use small plant & tools, due to the nature of this course group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 6 people.
Course Aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council employees who are required to use small plant & tools are aware of the legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with using small plant & tools.
Learning Objectives
Provide information on the legal responsibilities Lancashire County Council polices & procedures & risk assessments
Describe the small items of plant used on a daily basis by LCC employees (petrol breaker, floor saw, compaction plates, hydraulic breaker & pedestrian roller)
Safe use of vehicle Power-wash
Introduction to vehicle handbook (red book)
Safe operation of vehicle tail lifts
Operatives will be shown how to carry out daily checks on plant and how to use all equipment safely
Deliver an awareness of the environment they work in, each operative to carry out a practical assessment on all the items of plant
Learning Outcomes
Create a safe working environment & compliance with legislation and Lancashire County Council polices /procedure
Understand the importance of carrying out pre-start checks on all equipment and related hazards when equipment is faulty/defective
Competency in being able to demonstrate the correct pre-start checks and operate safely in the workplaceReducing risk of injury to operator and third parties and equipment damage prevention
Learning Methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation and demonstration will be used with a focus on individual and group participation.
Course duration
Full Day
6 places maximum