Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Machinery Safety Course

Course Aim:    

This course is designed to provide the participants with knowledge of the principles of the Work Equipment (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the 2001 Machinery Regulations.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify hazards associated with machinery in the workplace.
• Apply the principles of machinery safety as described in EN 292.
• Produce a Safe System of Work in relation to the maintenance/cleaning of machinery.

Course Programme:

• Discuss relevant statutory legislation and its requirements.
• Identify Machinery Hazards in the workplace.
• Assess the risks involved with machinery.
• Discuss and evaluate machinery accidents.
• Assess machinery suitability for guarding.
• Identify safe systems of work for machinery “ Permit to Work”, Lock Out and Tag Out Systems”.
  

Who Should Attend:

All of those persons involved with using and working with machinery and those who have responsibility in relation to selection, maintenance and cleaning of machinery.

Assessment & Certification:

To receive certification for Machinery Safety all participants must successfully complete a theory exam. The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 12 participants.
• 1 day duration.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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