HEALTH & SAFETY

Shrink wrap training

Within our online training portal, each of our courses includes a module dedicated to health & safety. You will also find a standalone dedicated health & safety training course – ‘Introduction to shrink wrapping health & safety’. It is essential that this online course / induction must be completed prior to carrying out any of our ‘in person’ training courses.

Risk assessments & Method statements

The risk assessment represent a written record of the significant hazards, who could be harmed and how, and describe the preventative and protective control measures required to avoid, eliminate, reduce or control the risks identified to a tolerable level.

Every shrink wrap project you undertake should have a health and safety risk assessment and method statement (often called ‘RAMS’) prior to work commencing.

Method statements — also referred to as a “Safe System of Work” — build on the information outlined in risk assessments. They detail how specific activities can be carried out safely — describing control measures and safety precautions and how these can be implemented/what control equipment should be used.

Unlike risk assessments, which review the whole workplace for hazards, method statements are written for specific, high-risk work activities such as working from a height or using dangerous equipment. It acts as a step-by-step guide to carrying out tasks safely.

The risk assessment and method statement document (RAMS) are issued to the customer ahead of the project starting. This allows the customer the opportunity to raise any queries prior to the project start date.

Risk assessments & Method statements

Wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways, then PPE must be supplied. PPE is clothing & equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.

The ‘standard issue’ PPE that should be worn by a shrink wrap installation team is;

  • Hard Hat – Worn by the operatives to protect them from falling objects or banging their head-on objects.
  • Safety Glasses – During shrink wrap installation works, safety glasses are worn to protect the eyes and area surrounding the eyes from impact of dust particles and heat ‘blowing back’ from the surface of the shrink wrap.
  • Safety Boots – Must be worn at all times, these should be steel toe caps and should have a protective mid sole to protect from nails puncturing the underside of the foot.
  • Hi Visibility Clothing – A minimum requirement is the ‘Hi-vis vest’. Popular and versatile, in the summer months or when working indoors, the vest can be worn over the top of a cotton long sleeved tee shirt, to avoid wearing a coat, but still enables the wearer to be visible when working on site.
  • Gloves – Shrink wrapping typically requires two different types of protective gloves. For handling materials, hanging sheeting and general site use, installers wear a general work glove / builders glove. For welding and hot works with shrink wrap, we always wear a pair of leather gauntlets (These are sometimes known as welders gauntlets.). Note: A flame retardant sleeve or welders sleeve is a great way to provide protection to the upper arm during shrink wrapping welding (and even shrinking). Made from leather and worn in addition to the welding gauntlets.

WANT TO LEARN SHRINK WRAPPING?

  • Certified courses for construction, industrial & marine applications
  • Train at your site or via our online course platform
  • Gain confidence & skills to shrink wrap safely & professionally
  • Support & advice after course ends
BROWSE COURSES

GET IN TOUCH

We are happy to discuss your project reqirements and answer any other questions you may have.

If you send us your contact details by filling in this form, member of the team willl be in touch to find out more about your enquiry.

We look forward to speaking to you!


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    HEALTH & SAFETY

    Shrink wrap training

    Within our online training portal, each of our courses includes a module dedicated to health & safety. You will also find a standalone dedicated health & safety training course – ‘Introduction to shrink wrapping health & safety’. It is essential that this online course / induction must be completed prior to carrying out any of our ‘in person’ training courses.

    Risk assessments & Method statements

    The risk assessment represent a written record of the significant hazards, who could be harmed and how, and describe the preventative and protective control measures required to avoid, eliminate, reduce or control the risks identified to a tolerable level.

    Every shrink wrap project you undertake should have a health and safety risk assessment and method statement (often called ‘RAMS’) prior to work commencing.

    Method statements — also referred to as a “Safe System of Work” — build on the information outlined in risk assessments. They detail how specific activities can be carried out safely — describing control measures and safety precautions and how these can be implemented/what control equipment should be used.

    Unlike risk assessments, which review the whole workplace for hazards, method statements are written for specific, high-risk work activities such as working from a height or using dangerous equipment. It acts as a step-by-step guide to carrying out tasks safely.

    The risk assessment and method statement document (RAMS) are issued to the customer ahead of the project starting. This allows the customer the opportunity to raise any queries prior to the project start date.

    Risk assessments & Method statements

    Wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways, then PPE must be supplied. PPE is clothing & equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.

    The ‘standard issue’ PPE that should be worn by a shrink wrap installation team is;

    • Hard Hat – Worn by the operatives to protect them from falling objects or banging their head-on objects.
    • Safety Glasses – During shrink wrap installation works, safety glasses are worn to protect the eyes and area surrounding the eyes from impact of dust particles and heat ‘blowing back’ from the surface of the shrink wrap.
    • Safety Boots – Must be worn at all times, these should be steel toe caps and should have a protective mid sole to protect from nails puncturing the underside of the foot.
    • Hi Visibility Clothing – A minimum requirement is the ‘Hi-vis vest’. Popular and versatile, in the summer months or when working indoors, the vest can be worn over the top of a cotton long sleeved tee shirt, to avoid wearing a coat, but still enables the wearer to be visible when working on site.
    • Gloves – Shrink wrapping typically requires two different types of protective gloves. For handling materials, hanging sheeting and general site use, installers wear a general work glove / builders glove. For welding and hot works with shrink wrap, we always wear a pair of leather gauntlets (These are sometimes known as welders gauntlets.). Note: A flame retardant sleeve or welders sleeve is a great way to provide protection to the upper arm during shrink wrapping welding (and even shrinking). Made from leather and worn in addition to the welding gauntlets.

    WANT TO LEARN SHRINK WRAPPING?

    • Certified courses for construction, industrial & marine applications
    • Train at your site or via our online course platform
    • Gain confidence & skills to shrink wrap safely & professionally
    • Support & advice after course ends
    BROWSE COURSES

    GET IN TOUCH

    We are happy to discuss your project reqirements and answer any other questions you may have.

    If you send us your contact details by filling in this form, member of the team willl be in touch to find out more about your enquiry.

    We look forward to speaking to you!


      Your name *


      Company Name *


      Your email *


      Your Phone Number *

      HEALTH & SAFETY

      Shrink wrap training

      Within our online training portal, each of our courses includes a module dedicated to health & safety. You will also find a standalone dedicated health & safety training course – ‘Introduction to shrink wrapping health & safety’. It is essential that this online course / induction must be completed prior to carrying out any of our ‘in person’ training courses.

      Risk assessments & Method statements

      The risk assessment represent a written record of the significant hazards, who could be harmed and how, and describe the preventative and protective control measures required to avoid, eliminate, reduce or control the risks identified to a tolerable level.

      Every shrink wrap project you undertake should have a health and safety risk assessment and method statement (often called ‘RAMS’) prior to work commencing.

      Method statements — also referred to as a “Safe System of Work” — build on the information outlined in risk assessments. They detail how specific activities can be carried out safely — describing control measures and safety precautions and how these can be implemented/what control equipment should be used.

      Unlike risk assessments, which review the whole workplace for hazards, method statements are written for specific, high-risk work activities such as working from a height or using dangerous equipment. It acts as a step-by-step guide to carrying out tasks safely.

      The risk assessment and method statement document (RAMS) are issued to the customer ahead of the project starting. This allows the customer the opportunity to raise any queries prior to the project start date.

      Risk assessments & Method statements

      Wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways, then PPE must be supplied. PPE is clothing & equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.

      The ‘standard issue’ PPE that should be worn by a shrink wrap installation team is;

      • Hard Hat – Worn by the operatives to protect them from falling objects or banging their head-on objects.
      • Safety Glasses – During shrink wrap installation works, safety glasses are worn to protect the eyes and area surrounding the eyes from impact of dust particles and heat ‘blowing back’ from the surface of the shrink wrap.
      • Safety Boots – Must be worn at all times, these should be steel toe caps and should have a protective mid sole to protect from nails puncturing the underside of the foot.
      • Hi Visibility Clothing – A minimum requirement is the ‘Hi-vis vest’. Popular and versatile, in the summer months or when working indoors, the vest can be worn over the top of a cotton long sleeved tee shirt, to avoid wearing a coat, but still enables the wearer to be visible when working on site.
      • Gloves – Shrink wrapping typically requires two different types of protective gloves. For handling materials, hanging sheeting and general site use, installers wear a general work glove / builders glove. For welding and hot works with shrink wrap, we always wear a pair of leather gauntlets (These are sometimes known as welders gauntlets.). Note: A flame retardant sleeve or welders sleeve is a great way to provide protection to the upper arm during shrink wrapping welding (and even shrinking). Made from leather and worn in addition to the welding gauntlets.

      WANT TO LEARN SHRINK WRAPPING?

      • Certified courses for construction, industrial & marine applications
      • Train at your site or via our online course platform
      • Gain confidence & skills to shrink wrap safely & professionally
      • Support & advice after course ends
      BROWSE COURSES

      GET IN TOUCH

      We are happy to discuss your project reqirements and answer any other questions you may have.

      If you send us your contact details by filling in this form, member of the team willl be in touch to find out more about your enquiry.

      We look forward to speaking to you!


        Your name *


        Company Name *


        Your email *


        Your Phone Number *