Driver CPC Health and Safety in Transport & Vehicle Checks and Defects

Course Title: Driver CPC – Health and Safety in Transport

Learning Outcomes:

Candidate will have an understanding of basic health and safety procedures.

Candidates will have a basic understanding of fire safety.

Course Content:

• Minimum Standards
• HASAWA 1974
• Site Safety Procedures
• PPE
• Hazard, Risk Definitions
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities
• Slips, Trips and Falls in Transport
• Lifting and Handling
• Causes of Fire
• The Fire Triangle
• Dangers of Smoke Inhalation
• Selection of the correct fire extinguisher/ Use of different fire extinguishers
• Fire Exits/ Fire Doors/ Use of Fire Hoses
• Fire Drills/ Assembly Points

Duration:

Half Day

Course Title: Driver CPC – Vehicle Checks and Defects

Learning Outcomes:

Candidate will be able to conduct a thorough check of their vehicle and be able to identify any defects or maintenance issues required.

Candidates will be able to identify road worthiness and legality of vehicles.

Course Content:

• The necessity to conduct thorough vehicle checks
• Consequence of not checking vehicles
• Conduction Vehicle Checks
• Essential Fluids and Leakage
• Defect Reporting
• Offences and Prohibitions

Duration:

Half Day