IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV)
26 February 2021 2021-08-02 11:34IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV)
IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV)
Price Per Delegate:
£99.00
All Inclusive Price
Next Course:
05/08/2021
Weekday Course
Course Overview:
Our IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV) Course delivers a minimum of 4 hours of instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum ratio of 8 delegates, providing training to prepare and safely operate PAV units in the workplace. Push Around Verticals are essentially small, simple static vertical machines. However, unlike Static Verticals (IPAF category 1a), they have no mechanical drive and are physically pushed around. Popular with contractors and the non-construction sector who are using this type of equipment for low-level access work.
- Safe operation of PAV and limitations of use
- Pre-use checks, inspection and function tests
- Emergency lowering
- Planning the route before operating the PAV
- Introduction to the PAV
- Major components identification and its function
- Starting/stopping the PAV, correct starting and shut down procedures
- Travelling the route and manoeuvring the PAV
- Setting up the PAV for work
- Basic operational practice
- Achievement testing
- Use of log book, course evaluation and close
By the end of the course, the delegate will:
- Be fully aware of the relevant Health & Safety regulations and accident prevention and control.
- Be fully aware of the needs regarding personal protection equipment, correct emergency procedures, capacity and limitations.
- Be able to manoeuvre and position the machine as required, and operate the machine proficiently and safely.
- Be able to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.
Who needs a PAL Card?
If you need to work at height and use access equipment:
- IPAF believes that you should receive basic training
- In addition to your main job, e.g. electrician, painter, decorator, cleaner, you will acquire a new skill
- Platforms are designed to be easy to use and offer a safe way to work at height, but with basic training you will use the equipment more effectively and safely
- If you are an employerYou can be sure that legal requirements have been fulfilled if your platform operators have the PAL card
- Most legislation, covering Health & Safety obligations, accident prevention and work at height regulations, requires you to provide employees with proper and adequate training in the use of work equipment.
- IPAF training to the highest standard means that your platform operators will also work more efficiently and productively.
Course entry criteria
- Applicants should be at least 16 years old and physically fit
- It is desirable (but not mandatory) that applicants should be literate
- It is desirable (but not mandatory) that applicants have had driving experience as an indication of dexterity.
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