New training courses from Mentor
Mentor Training introduce two new training courses for the quarrying and waste industries
MENTOR Training, the Chesterfield-based providers of training and associated services for all types of materials handling equipment and workplace transport, have introduced two new training courses for the quarrying and waste industries.
The first new course – Mobile Crushing & Screening – fully covers the safe operation and daily maintenance of these increasingly commonplace types of machines. Using the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1998, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 as a foundation, the course covers the potential accidents and risks associated with mobile crushing and screening equipment.
It also provides an introduction to jaw, cone, gyratory and impact crushers, including the use of the manufacturer’s manual, pre-use checks, start-up, manoeuvring and safety hazards, such as machine blockages. Machine shutdown, transportation and environmental issues are also covered in the course.
The second new course – Light Vehicle Training – offers a comprehensive look at vehicles such as the Land Rover, and the hazards involved in their operation at quarries and landfill sites. The course incorporates health and safety legislation, pre-use inspection and a detailed look at light-vehicle control and use in a working environment.
General and quarry-specific driving hazards, such as stability and negotiating slopes, are covered to ensure operatives can safely deal with off-road terrain. Trailer towing can also be included in the course, if required.
Both courses are carried out by qualified industry tutors who have undergone accredited training in instructional techniques and skills assessment, and both are held at customers’ own sites to allow for site-specific/operational training.
