Training

In order that personnel can work safely and efficiently it is important thateach person receives training appropriate to the job they are required todo. Whilst appropriate qualifications are required by the Company beforeemployment, it is not accepted that training will cease for that employee.

It is the policy of this Company that all employees continue trainingduring the course of their employment by various methods ranging fromattending residential courses to .toolbox talks..All employees will receive appropriate induction training that willinclude the standard introduction programme, making them aware of theirstatutory duties, the emergency procedures and an explanation of theCompany Safety Policy.

An awareness of safety issues at all levels is animportant feature in the promotion of this Safety Policy. Accordingly, inall forms of training, the safety requirements related directly or indirectlyto the task or work area will be an integral part of occupational trainingand appropriate training will be given to anyone who undertakes a newtask.All training will be mandatory and records kept of courses andqualifications.

Examples of training records can be found inConsultation with Employees Procedures. in the Procedures Section ofthis policy.Sources: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,1999 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations,1998