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Hello Folks
Can someone advise me where I can get a list of training courses which have statutory expiry dates i.e first aid and forklift etc. Trying to set up HRM system. Eddy
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Hi Eddy
In my experience very few training course have 'expiry dates' let alone statutory expiry dates. Generally training is driven by industry standards and insurance requirements - for example, FLT training/refresher is 4 years, but I don't think this is set in stone.
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Eddy, I have never come across a definitive list which highlights any statutory intervals & as Ray has already stated a lot depends on your industry standards etc.
A number of training providers do put a time limit on their certificates, but in my view it's more about a constant revenue stream than anything to do with competence!
I remember going on a "train the trainer" course that did have an "expiry date" & thought that it was ludicrous & it had nothing to do with changes in legislation etc.
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I have seen FLT certs covered for 3, 4 and 5 years.
Refresher training should be according to Risk Assessment surely.
For example i consider Manual Handling Training to have a refresh perid of 3 years for factory staff and 5 years for office staff
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Originally Posted by: RayRapp  Hi Eddy
In my experience very few training course have 'expiry dates' let alone statutory expiry dates. Generally training is driven by industry standards and insurance requirements - for example, FLT training/refresher is 4 years, but I don't think this is set in stone.
Ray, not set in stone but most FLT trainers use 3 years hoping they get the refresher training after the 3... HSE recommend 3-5 years which is what we work to.
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In answer to your question Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations state:
first aid at work (FAW), issued by a training organisation approved by HSE; or emergency first aid at work (EFAW), certificates are valid for three years.
ACoP L117 Rider-operated Lift Trucks state:
For fork lift trucks there is no specific time period after which you need to provide refresher training or formal assessment. However, you may decide that automatic refresher training or a retest after a set period (for example 3-5 years) is the best way to make sure employees remain competent.
The Management (Health and Safety) at Work Regulations requires every employer to ensure that his employees are provided with adequate health and safety training. As stated earlier by the other users this should be based on the risk assessment of the task/activity/equipment etc.:
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being transferred or given a change of responsibilities within the employer's
undertaking,
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introduction of new work equipment into or a change respecting work equipment
already in use within the employer's undertaking,
(in) the introduction of new technology into the employer's undertaking,or the introduction of a new system of work into or a change respecting a system of work already in use within the employer's undertaking
Training should be repeated periodically where appropriate e.g. based on your risk assessment.
This information is reiterated throughout legislation e.g. PUWER/LOLER etc.
I hope this helps?
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