Safety Awareness for Refuse/Recycling Material Handlers

Course details

This course is designed to make candidates aware of the hazards and risks associated with handling and processing refuse/recycling material.

Who should attend:

Anyone directly or indirectly involved in the collection, processing and disposal of refuse/recycling material.

Course summary:

• Health and Safety Legislation
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
• General Application Regulations
• Environment Regulations
• Chemical Regulations
• PPE
• Manual Handling
• Understanding Safety Data Sheets
• Hazard identification and Risk Assessment
• Sharps
• Weils Disease
• Dealing with Hazardous substances
• Operating around moving plant
• Liaising with customers/general public
• Theory assessment

Certification:

CIT Certificate