CPA Bulletin

TRAINING: 1 www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > February 2020 29 TRAINING Construction continues to account for more workplace deaths than any sector other than farming, mining and quarrying, although the number of fatal accidents has thankfully fallen. Latest annual figures from the Health & Safety Executive show that 30 people were killed on construction sites between 2018/2019, down from 37 the previous year. Fatal accidents include: falls from a height, being struck by a moving vehicle, struck by a moving object, contact with moving machinery and becoming trapped by something collapsing/overturning. The impact of these deaths can have a devastating impact on family, friends and colleagues and can have serious consequences for businesses. Read more here http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/pdf/fatalinjuries.pdf Promoting safe working practices around construction plant equipment within your business is essential and with the National Construction College you can be sure that your training will be spot on. The Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant Equipment course is two days in a classroom. It can be delivered at any of our centres or at your premises, where a suitable classroom is available. If held at BirchamNewton, training may include the use of the impressive simulator suite. The simulator suite now includes telescopic handlers on the sim package. This course is for anyone working with construction plant machinery, who needs to be aware of the dangers of working in close proximity to other vehicles/obstructions. Training focusses around everybody on site who works or comes into contact with plant machinery. Provides a broad working knowledge based on hazards associated with this work. Activities include excavation awareness and traffic/vehicle movements on site, with all commonly found site plant equipment covered. Course content • Theoretical knowledge of excavator movements • Quick hitch best practice • Spoil characteristics • Underground and overground services • New Roads and Street Works signing and guarding • Working at height near excavations • Safety signs and signals within vehicle movements • Bankspersons’ roles and responsibilities according to legislation • Codes of practice • Manufacturer’s instructions/guidance. If you have any specific or bespoke needs please contact: plant.enquiries@citb.co.uk To book training go to www.citb.co.uk/ncc or call 0345 994 4433. Keeping your staff safe on the ground B04838_CITB_CPA_Bulletin_Advertisement_H297xW210_V6_FINAL.indd 1 12/07/2019 14:59