By the end of this course delegates should be able to answer and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of working with plant machinery, the dangers of working in construction, selection of work equipment, procedures to work safely within the work environment
• Have a basic understanding of a supervisor’s responsibilities and relevant legislation, policies and procedures including, relevant risk assessments, method statements and traffic management systems
• Be able to supervise the work safely and identify various hazards including dangers of working in construction and emergency rescue procedures
• Have an underpinning knowledge of the manufacturer manual/handbook for the equipment
• Be able to check certification for equipment and accessories including PPE
• Correctly risk assess the task and implement a safe system of work, prepare a step-by-step method statement including selection of equipment to be used
• Allocate team roles and responsibilities through a toolbox talk/safety briefing
• Oversee task ensuring the team safely follows the step-by-step system of work
• Liaise with management and operators
• Deliver a debrief meeting with the team and discuss any lesson learned during specific task