Towing/Health and Safety assessments
We offer a
specialised service to view and if necessary amend your current
risk assessments for those drivers that Tow a Trailer, caravan,
horse box or boat in the course of their daily activities . In
the current climate companies need to go further than train just
one or two' drivers.
A suitable policy needs to be in place covering all potential
eventualities and ensuring employees have regular reviews and
updates.
Written assessments are provided both from
the training session and full written reports will follow
indicating any future training recommendations. Our training
packages will fully satisfy the need to 'take reasonable steps'
to ensure the safety of your workforce and any others who may be
put at risk by your work related activities.
Any member of your staff who drives as
part of their work must be covered by these risk assessments.
The secretary who nips out to get a stamp is driving for work,
it doesn't have to be the company representative!
The ideal training ratio is two delegates
to one instructor. Clients can provide a suitable vehicle and
trailer for the course which is recommended
.
This one-day driver training course can be
held at any location in the UK
Trailer construction
Braking systems and their effect
Safety Considerations
Legal Requirements
Coping with emergencies and breakdowns
Tractor and trailer weight ratios.
The practical session will include
manoeuvring and reversing exercises
Coupling and uncoupling procedures
Breakdowns and changing wheels
Loading and weight distribution.
Driver Reports
After the course each driver will receive
a Certificate of Attendance and a full written report which will
highlight any areas that can be improved. If we identify any
drivers who we feel would benefit from further help, their
report is fast tracked and we will discreetly contact you and
arrange a further 1:1 in vehicle session.
You will also receive feedback on other
items such as vehicle condition, eyesight checks and any other
safety related suggestions that may help.
For more information
please call 0800 4488040 or email
info@aspect-drivertraining.co.uk for current pricing.