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- Delegates will have a greater awareness of common hazards and risks associated with working around water.
- Appreciation of the implications of poor biosecurity and how it is enforced by the law.
- Practical knowledge of how to apply biosecurity measures personally, as well as to vehicles and equipment.
- Understand how to dispose of infected waste
- Know what steps to take if pests and diseases are encountered on site.
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Who should attend?
This course is aimed at anyone employed or thinks of working in any water-related environment. This can be rivers, lakes, ponds, sewage treatment works or even the sea or estuaries.What will be covered?
- Understand why water safety in the workplace is important
- Learn how to identify the risks and hazards associated with working near bodies of water
- Understand the hierarchy of control and prevention;
- Know what precautions to take to make your worksite safer
- Understand the contributory factors that can increase the risks
- Have an awareness of common water-borne diseases
- Have a better understanding of personal floatation devices and how to select the type most suitable for the task
- Understand some common hazards and remedies when using machinery near or in water.
- Understand the mechanics of drowning, secondary drowning and how the working environment can affect our risk factor
- Have a good understanding of how to conduct a rescue, administer first aid and casualty aftercare
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