IOSH Approved – Principles and Practice of Control of Work
Courses Overview:
Next Date: 27/05/2025
Duration: 4 days
Available Places: 10
This course provides the required level of knowledge to enable learners to both control hazardous activities within the work environment, and demonstrate competent performance of effective hazard control supervision.
Course price:
£ 650.00 EX VAT
START 27/05/2025
END 30/05/2025
8:30 am
4:30 pm
START 15/09/2025
END 18/09/2025
8:30 am
4:30 pm
High Hazard Industries deal with substantial amounts of hazardous substances, including flammable and toxic materials, which inherently pose a risk of serious incidents and accidents. To prevent these, it is crucial that there are systems and processes in place that effectively manage hazards, associated risks and safe work procedures, Safe Systems of Work are a fundamental aspect of embedding a safe work environment for all, be that contractors or direct employees.
This four day course provides underpinning knowledge associated with the core requirements in controlling work:
- Hazard Identification and Task Risk Assessment (HiTRA)
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Isolations (Mechanical, Electrical, Process)
- Atmospheric Monitoring (Pre and during work activity)
This IOSH Approved course developed by ‘Reynolds’ utilises real world practical training and enables learners to put into practice the key principles of Control of Work.
Who is this course for?
Those with responsibility for controlling and coordinating work activities within hazardous industries’.
Duration:
4 Days
Prerequisites:
None
Closed Courses
This course can be run as a closed course at your facility, planned to support the objectives of your site control of work goals and utilising your forms.
Open Courses
Our open courses are run within Real World Environment at the National Centre for Process and Manufacturing, this environment provides an ideal opportunity to work with others and explore best practice for Control of Work, utilising generic procedures and forms.
Module One – Hazard Identification and Task Risk Assessment
This module looks at the importance of hazard identification and task risk assessment, and supporting this with a method statement relevant to the task.
To inform, explain and expand your knowledge of the core requirements of the Task Risk Assessment process, encompassing hazard identification, through a risk-based approach; supporting this with practical application of planning and executing risk assessment.
At the end of this training you will be able to:
- Review and practice the TRA Process.
- Identify the core legal, economic and moral requirements relating to risk assessment.
- Detail employer/company requirements for Task Risk Assessment (TRA).
- Identify the key steps within the TRA process.
- Define the key management requirements for risk assessment within the workplace environment.
- Utilise hazard identification and task risk assessment tools/regulatory models.
Principles
IOSH Approved – Closed book written test, pass mark 75% (21/30)
Practice
Practical exercise undertaking a Risk Assessment and building a method statement for a work activity – Not graded by IOSH
Module 2 – Permit to Work
Formulated in line with HSG 250 the HSE Guidance on Permit to Work, this module further embeds the roles and relevant forms that underpin the communication process, and utilises the process plant to embed these elements further in a practical environment.
To outline, inform and expand your knowledge of the key features and roles within a Permit to Work (PTW) system, encompassing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry and Isolation requirements.
At the end of this training you will be able to:
- Complete PTW documentation against regulatory and company specific requirements.
- Understand the legal requirements for Permit to Work.
- Identify key aspects of Safe Systems of Work.
- Identify the hazards, controls and considerations required for reducing / controlling risk.
- State the roles and responsibilities relevant to Permit to Work.
- Describe the PTW structure.
- Identify the permits and certificates types relevant to local procedures.
Principles
IOSH Approved – Closed book written test, pass mark 75% (12/16)
Practice
Practical exercise completing a Permit to Work and supporting certificates, relevant to the risk assessment and method statement for the exercise undertaken.
Module 3 – Isolation (Mechanical, Electrical and Process)
This module focuses on Mechanical and Electrical Isolation Principles, and details practical application of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and within electrical isolation Try Out!
To provide the learner with the required level of both knowledge and understanding regarding effective plant isolation for High Hazard Industries, and to furnish the learner with the required understanding of ABP’s isolation procedures and processes.
At the end of this training you will be able to:
- Follow and understand the systematic steps of the ABP’s Isolation Procedures and Processes.
- Recognise the HSE guidance in relation to the safe isolation of plant and equipment.
- Understand the industry and legal expectations for achieving effective plant isolation.
- Define the roles and competency requirements of personnel involved in isolation processes and control.
- Identify the main categories of isolations required to ensure safe site operations and maintenance.
Principles
IOSH Approved – Closed book written test, pass mark 75% (12/16)
Practice
Practical exercise completing / reviewing isolations as appropriate and relevant to the risk assessment and method statement for the exercise undertaken.
Module 4 – Atmospheric Monitoring (Mechanical, Electrical and Process)
This element identifies the principles of gas testing and monitoring and provides a practical application in the work environment.
This course was designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles of atmosphere / gas testing and monitoring, allowing the learner to demonstrate practical application and use of atmosphere testing equipment.
At the end of this training you will be able to:
- Define the responsibilities of approved gas testers.
- Understand the fundamental principles of atmospheric / gas testing.
- Explain the importance of atmospheric / gas testing and its essential requirements.
- Identify where gas testing fits within the ‘Permit To Work’ system.
- Define the types and characteristics of various monitored gases on site.
- Correctly use and operate the gas tester / gas monitor.
- Perform the pre-checks and use the gas tester / gas monitor.
Principles
IOSH Approved – Closed book written test, pass mark 75% (9/12)
Practice
Practical exercise carrying out atmospheric testing and monitoring across a range of areas.
TRAINING FOR A LIFE-LONG CAREER
This course is just one step in a long career in the Tank Storage and Process industries. We offer a wide range of courses that can help your career progression in whichever avenue you are pursuing.
Learning Advisors:
We provide guidance on your career pathway with advice on relevant courses and how you can access them.
For more info on your progression, get in touch with your Learning Advisors: Karon Reynolds and Mollie King.
Reynolds Training Services Ltd
Technical Training Centre
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN41 8TH
Lead Tutor: Alan Oxborough
Working with Reynolds Training since 2011, Alan has the richest of backgrounds in operations and mantenance and blends this seamlessly with an ability to convey fundamental prinples and beyond to any audience.
IOSH
The Institute if Operational Safety and Health is the largest membership for safety and health professionals and Reynolds are an approved provider of IOSH courses
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