WINTER SERVICE - UNIT 080 : HEALTH & SAFETY

Aim

This programme is aimed at both existing Winter Service Operatives, who need re-assessment to re-new their City & Guilds/NEREO registration, and for new or inexperienced operatives who are seeking City & Guilds/NEREO registration for the first time.

Objectives

By the end of the programme delegates will be aware of:

• Relevant Health and Safety Legislation
• Winter maintenance risk assessment
• Drivers’ duties and pre-start checks
• Drivers’ hours and working hours
• Use of de-icing materials on the highway
• Emergency procedures
• Snow clearing at Level Crossings
• Snow ploughing
• Loading plant
• Plough fitting – theory