TRAINING COURSES RUNNING
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
TRAINING
CRAIC FOR SUMMER 2008
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEW EU REGULATION FOR HANDLING &
TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK?
NO?
THEN LET HBS RING LTD HELP!
·
Do you transport
animals over 65km, (40miles) but under 8 hours, for commercial
purpose?
·
Do you transport
animals on journeys longer than 8 hours for commercial purpose?
If the answer is yes to either
question then you must be certified competent as soon as possible by means
of an independent assessment.
HOW
can HBS Ring Ltd help you?
The two
Certificates of Competence are categorised by the length of
journey;
·
Those transporting
animals over 65km, but under 8 hours take the NPTC Level 2
Certificate of Competence in the Transport of Animals by road (Short
Journeys)
·
Those transporting
animals on journeys over 8 hours take the NPTC Level 2 Certificate
of Competence in the Transport of Animals by road (Long Journeys)
·
No Certificate of
Competence is required if transporting animals under 65km
The NPTC test (short journey),
consisting of multiple choice questions and completed online at HBS
Ring Ltd costs £52.50 (this covers for two species, where sheep and
cattle are classed as one) The test will take place at HBS Ring Ltd and places
must be booked as soon as possible to guarantee a timeslot.
The NPTC test (long journey) must
be preceded by the short journey test and takes the format of a
practical assessment costing £120.00
To register for this or any other
training course please RING THE RING on 01463 811603. Future
training courses include Pesticide, Chainsaw, ATV, ADR, Forklift,
First Aid, Trailer Driving and Tractor Driving.
Ring the Ring for more information
or to book your place!
HEALTH
AND SAFETY MATTERS
FROM HM Inspector of Health and Safety.(Ann
Poyner)
HSE/SCO/056/08 25 March 2008
Lambing season leads to quad bike safety warning
As the lambing season approaches, potentially one
of the busiest times of the year for using quad bikes, the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging farmers to make sure that they
wear a safety helmet when using the machines which are also known as
ATVs or "all terrain vehicles".
HSE Principal Inspector of Agriculture Cheryl
Anthony said:
"Quad bikes are an essential part of farm life,
particularly on upland farms. During lambing when farmers and
shepherds are regularly out in the fields keeping an eye on their
flocks, the temptation can be there to just hop on to the quad bike
without stopping to take the time to put on a safety helmet. I would
urge quad bike users to make sure they have a properly fitting
helmet, to check that it's in good condition, and keep it with the
bike so it's to hand whenever the vehicle is needed. Fitting a
helmet before you drive off takes only a moment, and could save your
life, or keep you out of a wheelchair. It is, of course, illegal not
to wear a safety helmet when using a quad bike for work and
employers must provide helmets for their employees.
"Over a ten year period between 1996 and 2006, 23
people died at work on quad bikes and 17 of those involved head
injuries where the victim was wearing no head protection. That
illustrates the very real risk to farmers and is why we want to
remind people of the need to ensure they are properly protected."
Ms Anthony continued: "In addition, everyone who
uses quad bikes at work should have proper training in the safe
handling of the bike, for example by attending a Lantra training
course. The Health and Safety at Work legislation doesn’t cover
leisure use, but the risks are just the same, and if it were my
family I would want them to be trained. High profile casualties such
as Ozzy Ozbourne and Rik Mayall illustrate the dangers of quad bike
use, and the importance of training and helmets to help minimise
risk of serious injury. An acceptable helmet can be bought for
around £30, and a range of designs is available."
Advice and information on the safe use of quad
bikes can found on the HSE web site at
www.hse.gov.uk, alternatively, the HSE leaflet on quad bike
safety can be obtained from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury,
Suffolk, CO 10 2WA.
Stay safe.
Ann Poyner
HM Inspector
of Health and Safety.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 place general duties on
employers and the self employed to provide health and safety
information and training. It can be a minefield trying to decipher
who/what/where/why and when training is required. At HBS Ring Ltd we
may be able to guide you through this minefield and help with your
training requirements. We cover a variety of courses including the
following;
