Training

Whether a designer, contractor, building owner or tenant, you have a duty of care to your employees and those working on your property. You are obliged to ensure any work activity can be carried out safely—minimising risk.

Falls from height are the biggest cause of death and injury in building maintenance and construction, and so is one of the greatest hazards in the built environment.

One part of minimising risk is determining the correct level of competency for the individual(s) expected to undertake the work activity and ensuring that only individuals capable of demonstrating such a level of competency, or beyond, be permitted to undertake the work activity.

The importance of individual competency is underpinned by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 which states that it is a legal requirement for employers to provide.

Information, instruction, training and supervision.

It is therefore imperative that individuals are not exposed to hazards that they are incapable of recognising or unable to manage. If this were to happen, employers would be in breach of the legislation which is a criminal offence punishable by fines, prison or both. Individuals, as well as companies, can be charged for breaches of safety legislation.

HCL Safety is here to help!

From ‘Tool Box Talks’ to specialist professional training, HCL understands your needs and is equipped to deliver the necessary training solutions.
A sample of our training packages include;

• Height safety awareness
• Inspection & use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Pre-use inspection of fall protection systems
• ‘Basic User’ of fall protection systems
• ‘Intermediate User’ of fall protection systems
• ‘Advanced User’ of fall protection systems (includes rescue)
• Risk assessments, method statements & permits to work

Our expertise will ensure that your liability is reduced as we assist you in minimising risk through ‘Hazard Management’.