Safe Movement of Vehicles Training Course

This Safe Movement of Vehicles Training course covers a range of different topics which are of high importance when working with moving vehicles. Due to the nature of working with moving vehicles, it can be highly dangerous, especially if training has not occurred. Unloading, loading and vehicle movements come with a variety of hazards and risks. Due to this, it is essential that workers understand what is required of them to work safely and protect the health and safety of others.

This course provides a great introduction to the safe movement of vehicles. Being aware of the potential injuries which could be caused by common accidents, such as collisions, is knowledge a worker should have to ensure they can put the correct precautionary measures in place to protect themselves. It also looks at what responsibilities an employer holds, such as providing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or conducting a thorough risk assessment.

• Work towards compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation
• Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
• Approved by RoSPA & Accredited by CPD
• Certificate on successful completion
• Course duration: 35 minutes
• Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this Online Safe Movement of Vehicles Training for?

If your job involves working with moving vehicles, then this training course is ideal for you. It provides awareness of the dangers surrounding moving vehicles and the accidents that can occur. This course is also useful for employer’s, as it provides an understanding of an employer’s role and responsibilities to ensure that they are keeping their workers safe.

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Safe Movement of Vehicles Training Certification

Our entire library of training courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This training course and it's content has also been approved by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Safe Movement of Vehicles Training Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

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Course Aim

This course aims to provide you with introductory knowledge on the safe movement of vehicles. It also concentrates on raising awareness on the injuries and accidents that may occur, how to reduce the risks surrounding moving vehicles and the basics of workplace transport..

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Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Identify the main types of transport you may use at work
• Appreciate the risks posed by the movement of vehicles at work
• Distinguish between their own and their employer’s duties
• Recognise common types of accidents relating to vehicle movements - such as collisions and non-movement related injuries
• Identify the key components of a risk assessment of transport at work

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Training Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

• An Introduction to Safe Movement of Vehicles

  This section introduces the topic, emphasising the dangers of working with vehicles and the importance of taking steps to control the risks.

• Module 1 - Workplace Transport

  This section covers the definition of workplace transport, yours and your employer's responsibilities concerning the safe movement of vehicles

• Module 2 - Assessing the Risks

  This section of the course covers the risks posed by vehicles, non-movement related accidents and the five steps of risk assessment.

• Module 3 - Reducing the Risks

  This section covers identifying the hazard, who’s at risk, evaluating the risk, record your findings monitoring and reviewing the risk.

• Module 4 - Monitor and Review the Assessment

  In this final section you’ll cover the key requirements or employers, signallers, reversing vehicles and vehicle maintenance.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

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