Bitumen - Managing the Risk

Overview

This is an essential risk awareness course targeted at senior managers, engineers and supervisors involved in managing businesses or operations that include the storage, transport and production of bituminous materials; and road surfacing works. A separate course "Bitumen - Basic Safety" is intended for all others involved in the roading industry.

It is absolutely essential that all those involved in managing or supervising bituminous operations or businesses,, fully understand the significant hazards presented by the materials, related plant and equipment, the legislative requirements imposed and the procedures required to adequately manage the many risks involved.

The one day course will be presented with the aid of graphic practical demonstrations and is designed to help managers meet Health and Safety compliance.

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Length

1 day course.

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Facilitator

Barry Gundersen

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Cost

$420 + GST per person

(minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)

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Topics include

  • The RNZ Code of Practice 9904
  • Health and Safety - summary of risks
  • HSE Act - personal responsibility of managers
  • Importance of appropriate training
  • Hazards of bitumen plants and hot-mix plants
  • Hazards associated with field operations
  • Dangers of water
  • Managing bitumen burns and chemical burns incidents
  • Dangerous goods - management responsibilities
  • Explosion hazards, empty tank hazards
  • Maintenance hazards, spillage precautions
  • Managing fire risk
  • Miscellaneous associated hazards encountered in the road surfacing industry
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On completion of this course participants will

  • Identify basic hazards associated with bitumen and hotmix asphalt activities
  • Identify specific hazards and safety procedures associated with the handling, blending, transportation and spraying of bitumen and the production and laying of hot-mix asphalt.
  • Recognise hazards involved in the maintenance and repair of bitumen equipment, especially tanks and tankers.
  • Understand procedures for fire-fighting with extinguishers
  • Understand the principles of managing a bitumen burns incident and the first aid treatment for bitumen burns and chemical burns
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National Qualification information

This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standard. It does not cover assessment.

  • 20455 Demonstrate basic knowledge of safety relating to bituminous materials
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Who should attend

All senior management, middle management and supervisory personnel whose responsibilities are related to bitumen, bitumen equipment or any related activities.

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Online Registration

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