Objective

After following this training, the participant has knowledge of: o - Is aware of laws and regulations concerning safe working o - Realising a safe workplace by having the right mind-set o - Realising fewer incidents by working safely

Target Group

Operational Supervisors and Contractors. Workers employed in different industries (industry, maritime, construction, offshore, etc) where the risk of an occupational accident is high.

Examination

The participants have to take an official exam at one of the 4 recognised exam centres of PBNA. The VCA VOL exam consists of 70 questions. The maximum time available for the exam is 75 minutes. You can obtain a maximum of 100 points for each question; a total maximum of 7,000 points. You have passed the exam when you have obtained a total of at least 4.515 points (this is 64.5% of the maximum number of points).

Course Contents

Module 1; Regulations and Safe behavior Section 1: Regulations and Safety Rules o Health and Safety o Prevention and Expert Assistance o Working Hours Act, Environmental legislation and CE marking o Task, Responsibilities and Authorities o Work Permits Section 2: Safe Behaviour o Safe Behaviour Section 3: Prevention o Purpose of a Task Risk Assessment o Dangers and Risks o Preventing Accidents o Roles and Responsibilities o Carrying out a TRA Module 2; Executing work Section 1: The workplace o Slip, Trip and falls o Noise Section 2: Personal Protective Equipment o Selecting PPE o Type of PPE o Fall Protection o Maintenance of PPE Section 3: Work Resources o Powered hand tools o Hand tools o Fixed Machinery o Hoisting o Forklifts and Pallet Trucks Section 4: Specific Activities and circumstances o Welding and Cutting o Demolition o Excavations o Working at Height o Confined Space Entry Module 3; Managing specific hazard Section 1: Dangerous Substances o Hazardous substances classifications and labelling o The dangers of oxygen o How dangerous substances enter the body and limit values o Different specific hazardous substances Section 2: Electricity o Hazards and controls for electricity Section 3: Radiation o Hazards and Controls for Radiation Section 4: Fire and Explosion o Fire theory and Fire safety Module 4; Managing accidents and Emergency situations Section 1: Accidents o Defining Accidents and Near Misses Section 2: Emergency situations o How to manage emergency situations