Lantra Health & Safety : Tree Work

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Lantra Health & Safety : Tree Work

Who is this for?

This Lantra course is designed for those starting out within the trees and timber industry; attendees will learn about the specific needs relating to Health and Safety in your sector and look at a variety of scenarios you may encounter in your workplace.

This Lantra course has been developed in line with the Forestry Commission policy and information provided by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA).

Duration:

1 days Training

Attendees:

max. 12 per course

Venue:

This is normally completed at mwmac Ltd, near Builth Wells, Powys.
If you have enough people for a full course, we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

None

Qualification:

This is a training only course: Lantra Health & Safety in Tree Work

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

Lantra Certificate of Training

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

An introduction to working safely in tree work
Health and safety regulatory frameworks
Risk management
Causes and consequences of accidents and ill health in tree work
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Chainsaws in tree work
Working at height in tree work
Overhead power lines in tree work
Workplace transport safety
Vibration and noise
Manual handling operations
Lyme and Weil’s diseases
Lone working
Fire safety
Signage
Health and safety communication
Creating an actino plan for your workplace.

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Lantra Health & Safety : Tree Work