Travel at Work
Thu 25 Apr 2013
Description
This course is for everyone who has the responsibility for authorising members of staff to travel on University business. This includes fleet managers, those who authorise staff to drive pool vehicles or their own vehicles together with drivers of University vehicles. ‘Vehicles’ includes bicycles! The value of good management techniques is emphasised throughout.
Travel at work is different (in health and safety legal terms) from travel to work (commuting).
Target audience
- University and college staff
- Further details regarding OHSS’ eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu 25 Apr 2013 10:00 - 11:30 | 10:00 - 11:30 | Safety Office, Seminar Room (The venue is no longer in use) | map | J.P. Emmines |
Topics covered
- Current legislation and how it affects the work of the University
- HSE activities and the RoSPA Managing Occupational Road Risk initiative
- The University fleet and the various types of vehicles used within the University
- Field work and the use of minibuses
- Risk Assessment for using vehicles, along with examples of vehicle use from the participants' own experience
Format
Presentations
Charging
College staff are charged £15 per participant, see charging for further information
Duration
One half day session
Frequency
Yearly
Booking / availability