Cargo Handling in Ports: 24th February 2020

IOSH Cargo Handling in Ports

Aim

The course is suitable for anyone whose job involves either directly or indirectly the handling of cargo. It may be taken as a refresher course for experienced operatives, or it may be taken as a basic induction course for new operatives, or those who are thinking of working as a cargo handler.

Objective

At the end of the course delegates complete a comprehensive multiple choice written assessment paper covering the following:

• Port Business
• Port Layout
• Types of Ships
• Cargos
• Plant and Equipment

Legal Framework

• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Dock Regulations
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Merchant Shipping
• Environmental

Safety in Cargo Handling

• Common Accident Causes
• Operational Hazards
• Hazards and Risk explained

Health Risk and Reporting Procedures

Common Health Risk to cargo handlers

PPE

Emergency Action

Understanding of the course material is evaluated by means of a multiple choice assessment and hazard spotting exercises.

Assessment is by written and practical tests included in the day's training. Upon successful completion an IOSH Cargo Handling in Ports certificate will be issued.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 20 per Instructor