Who is this course for?
Water Awareness and Safety (WAS) is a classroom-based course that looks at hazards and risks associated with inland (lakes, canals, rivers) and coastal water. It looks at basic control measures and safe working practices that can be introduced, including types of PPE and zoning to ensure workers understand the dangers of water and how to avoid accidental immersion.
This course is designed for people tasked with working near water but who will not be expected to work within 3m of the water’s edge and will not necessarily be issued with any water PPE.
What is covered on the course?
- About 40 North's Certification
- Workplace legislation
- Safe systems of work
- Risk assessments
- Pre-planning for emergencies
- Water hazards
- Cold water considerations
- Mud, ice and coastal considerations
- Biosecurity and environmental considerations
- Medical and decontamination considerations
- Further training and PPE for working in/near water
- Accidental immersion considerations
How long is the course?
The course is delivered in one half day (3.5 hours contact time)
Water Awareness and Safety
We are based at the following address:
N19A Tursdale Buisness Park
Tursdale
Durham
DH6 5PG
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