Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Outdoor Maintenance Safety Course

Course Aim:

This is a one day course designed to provide the course participants with the appropriate information on the hazards and dangers associated with outdoor maintenance work. 

Course Objectives:

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

• List the legal requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
• Identify the hazards of working in the outdoor environment.
• Identify the hazards involved with the machinery and substances used.
• Select the correct protective equipment required for different jobs.
• Safe use of equipment.

Course Programme:

• Legal duties of both the Employer and Employees.
• Safe Manual Handling.
• Safe use of Strimmers.
• Safe use of Lawnmowers.
• Working at Heights and safe use of Ladders.
• Safe use of Jack Hammers.
• Safe use of Hedge Trimmers.
• Safe use of Chain Saw and Con Saws.
• Safe use of Hand Sprayers.
• Safe handling of Hazardous Material.

Who Should Attend:

For all those persons who work involves outdoor maintenance and exposure to the hazards associated with this work.

Training Methods:

Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, and flipchart discussions throughout the course.  Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used.

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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