Description
The objectives of the individual modules within the modular course are to provide updates & raise awareness within the transport sector by enabling drivers to operate safely, within current legislation, regulations & policy, by ensuring compliance with the rules within the transport environment.
On completion of the training modules selected, the delegates will have a clearer understanding of the following:
The driver factors affecting road risk
Explaining the role of the enforcement authorities
How to correctly follow the rules for drivers' hours & remain tachograph compliant
Safety issues in the transport environment
Outlining the guide to maintaining vehicle roadworthiness & breakdown procedures
Understand vehicle loading, restraining &transporting loads safely
Raise awareness in relation to terrorist incidents & criminal activity within the transport sector
Explaining the risks associated with driving safely in the UK (WRRR) covering activities for all those who operate within transport logistics.
Outlining modern-day vulnerable road users
Promote driver fitness & driver wellbeing.
Explain how a drivers' attitude & behaviour can impact on driving safely & the consequences
The safety requirements for those who drive, load, and unload Dry Bulk Powder and that may encounter an accidental spillage and the risks and consequences if a driver fails to follow the correct precautions so to avoid injury.
Covers Blue Light Awareness, supporting drivers in their day-to-day operations, promoting safer road users, the safer use of public highways and a common understanding of road safety.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Industry Environment
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
- First Aid
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo