Element C5

Element C5.4

Competence, Training, Information,

Supervision

Training and Competence

Competence

Integration of:

Knowledge

Ability

Training

Experience

KATE

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Training and Competence

Training

Therefore is an essential part of competence

If person lacking one the components (KATE)

Increased supervision required until competence reached

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Training Required

Induction

Info, Instruction, Training when person starts new job

Review of policy

Specific training requirements

Fire and emergency

Welfare

First aid

PPE

Restrictions

Rules, signs, signals

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Training Required

Change in work activities

Assigned to new jobs etc

Can present new risks

Different controls etc

Different equipment

Counterbalance trucks / reach

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Training Required

New technology / equipment

Also changes in Systems of Work

Developing skills to interpret control layouts and

displays

Changes in work patterns

Review of risk assessments

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Training Required

Refresher training

Declining

Forgotten / prefer own ways of working

Regular refreshers reinforce employers desired approach

First aid / FLT = 3 years

Managers as well as workers

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Specific Needs

Supervisors

Do not need detailed knowledge and skill

Do need to know hazards, controls, correct use of equipment

ID work situations that deviate from normal conditions of use

Assess risks and ensure controls are in place

Cause and consequences of accidents

Disciplinary procedures

Reactive and active monitoring techniques

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Specific Needs

Young people

When they start job or work experience

Do the work without putting themselves or others at

risk

Hazards / risks in workplace

Controls in place

Basic introduction to health and safety

First aid, fire and evacuation procedures

Unfamiliar risks, will need more supervision

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Specific Needs

Vulnerable

18 or over who may have special needs due to:

Mental or physical disability

Addiction

Learning difficulty

May require specific training scheme tailored to their

vulnerability

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Specific Needs

Chainsaws

Training and formal certification

Woodworking machines

New starters = more training

Refresher at least every 5 years

Must be specific to equipment being used

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Specific Needs

Power presses

PUWER Reg 9

All persons who use equipment must be competent

Inspection and testing of guards etc.

ACoP also states Operators when recruited

If risks change

New equipment or technology

If system of work changes

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Specific Needs

Abrasive wheels

For persons using and supervisors

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