SPA Food and Drink Basic

SPA Food and Drink passport delegates will understand the implications of hazard recognition/risk assessment and the effects on individuals and the employer.

On completion of the course delegates will have the knowledge to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of the subjects by successfully completing each module assessment paper
• Appreciate how they personally can influence good standards within health safety & environment.
• Understand the value of risk assessment and have the knowledge to recognise when change to a generic assessment is required
• Understand the common hazards associated with working in this sector

Core Day

6 Modules which include Health & Safety law and responsibilities Risk assessments Safe place of work, safe behaviours Common hazards including fire, asbestos, confined spaces and display screen equipment Power and hand tools, electricity Health issues including manual handling, noise, hazardous substances and stress First aid, road safety, reporting of accidents and incidents Environmental considerations

Food and Drink Day 3 Modules which include Type of contamination sources, chemical, physical and microbial Food contamination, personal hygiene, protective clothing Reporting of illnesses, personal and company responsibilities Environmental considerations, air, water and land pollution and anti-pollution controls Housekeeping, slips and trips, vehicles, confined spaces Health hazards, substances, temperature extremes hygienic designs and modifications Fire and explosion risks and control measures

Successfully completing all assessment papers will result in a safety passport being issued. The passport is valid for 3 years and can be refreshed anytime during the 6 months before, or up to 3 months after the expiry date

SPA Food and Drink passport courses are delivered at our training centres The Court in Southam, Warwickshire and The Mount in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Alternatively, if you have a group of people we can deliver this course at your premises. Talk to us about your requirements and our competitive in-company training rates

After the successful completion of the course a passport will be issued with a three year expiry date

Prices exclude passport fees and VAT