C-Training
CABLE AVOIDANCE
Legislation: Health & Safety At Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
Electricity at Work (Jersey) Regulations
A Cable Avoidance Tool detects underground cables before digging begins, thus avoiding unnecessary dangers, time lost and expense when a gas or electric cable may be cut through. The training course will give hands on experience with the equipment, care and maintenance and general legislation.
There are three types of Tool out on the market at present
CAT and Genny (registered with the CITB)
RD 400
RD4000
Who should attend?
Anyone working with a CAT machine, and anyone responsible for the overseeing of the work.
Companies providing CAT & Genny training
4Hire Ltd
Normandie Health & Safety
Further information:
Council Booklet ’Working Safely & Avoiding Danger from Underground Services and other Utility Apparatus
CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH)
Legislation: Health & Safety At Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health is an umbrella for a whole host of issues. Every company will have a CoSHH issue be it cleaning, hairdressing, motor vehicle repair or carpentry to name a few examples.
Dangerous substances are divided into four groups:
1. Chemicals used in manufacturing and processing.
2. Proprietary produces used in work activites—glueing, painting and cleaning.
3. Dusts & fumes that arise during work activies, eg soldering, welding, food preparation.
4. Natural substances such as blood or bacteria.
They also include substances that could cause harm to people from fire & explosions, eg petrol, LPG, paints & solvents.
Who should attend?
Anyone who will be working with CoSHH substances, training will provide appropriate knowledge and skills to make proper risk assessments and control measures prior to use.
Companies that provide COSHH Training:
Coppolo & Coyde Ltd
Jon Wilkins & Co
Normandie Health & Safety Ltd
Richard Tremellen Frost
Further information
CoSHH Video available in Jersey Library
CONFINED SPACE
Legislation: Health & Safety At Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
Understand the dangers of confined spaces and enable delegates to enter, work and leave via a vertical shaft. Practical aspect of training includes :
Gas monitors
Use of escape sets
Full working breathing apparatus/escape sets
Harness, tripod/winch, fall arrest and safety line
Resuscitator
Who should attend?
Anyone involved in confined space to ensure understanding of requirements
Companies that provide confined space training
Normandie Health and Safety - split course into 3 day with 3 year certificate.
CONSTRUCTION VARIOUS
There are a variety of construction site training courses available.
Basic health and safety awareness - understanding the law, risk assessment and method statements, roles within a site, how to avoid accident, aimed at individuals working within the construction industry
Supervisory site training - All of the above plus how to monitor site activities, understand problems in industry, and carrying out effective site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings - for supervisory staff
Management - Includes understanding responsibilities and accountability on site, implementation of legislative requirements, best practice, and general welfare of workforce. This course provides detailed training and is an accredited 5 day course - for Site Managers and Supervisors.
NEBOSH in Construction - this is a high level end of construction training.
Companies that provide training - nearly all on our providers list will be able to offer a course in one of these areas.
Further information
Guidance on the construction (safety provisions) (Jersey) regulations 1970 - available from the Social Security Department
Working safely and avoiding danger from Underground Services and other Utility Apparatus - booklet available from utility and Social Security
Various construction videos and DVD’s available at Jersey Library.