Training

Cento has been working closely with the Specialist Access Engineering & Maintenance Association (SAEMA) to raise the standard of cradle operative training. The net result of this is a comprehensive training package encompassing PowerPoint based theory presentation, question paper, full practical assessment (in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines) and comprehensive course notes.

OPERATOR TRAINING

The principal aim of this training is to provide guidance to operators of Suspended Access Equipment (SAE) on how they can carry out their work in a safe, structured and orderly manner. Operator Training theory session will consist of the following topics:

Aims & Objectives
Definitions
Regulations and Standards
Health and Safety
Duty Holders Responsibilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Reporting to site
Communications
Pre-Use Checks
Entering & Exiting Cradle
BMU Controls
Safe use of Suspended Access Equipment
Rope Inspection
Breakdown / Malfunctions
Fault Finding
Emergencies
Completion of Work
Signing out Procedure
Further Information

After the following topics have been presented the operatives will take part in a short question and answer paper followed by a practical session to finish.

DUTY HOLDER TRAINING

The aim of this training is to provide guidance to the Duty Holder’s and highlight their responsibilities. It should also help Duty Holders to understand better what is required of operators.

Key Personnel
SAEMA
Health & Safety at Work Act
Regulations & Standards
Duty Holder
Incident Pictures
LOLER
Managing your BMU
Communication
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Pre-Checks
BMU Controls
Maintenance, Inspection, Testing & Thorough Examinations
Breakdowns / Malfunctions
Fault Finding
Accessing the BMU winch housing
Emergency Descent Procedure
Emergency Descent Reporting
Completion of Work
Signing out Procedure
Further information

In addition to the above Cento are also able to offer the following where necessary:

Harness Training
Working at Height
PASMA
IPAF
Emergency Evacuation