LANE CLEANING SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED - Introduction to the Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate Scheme
The Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate Scheme is intended to set an objective standard of competence assessment for operators in the cleaning industry. An operator who has been awarded a certificate may be regarded as being fully trained and competent with respect to the tasks they have completed. The certificate is recognised throughout the cleaning industry in Europe as best practice. The duration of a COPCS programme is three full days with a follow-up two days for Training and Development to demonstrate competence as an assessor. The content of the programme is as follows:
- What is Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Adaptation) Regulations 2005/07
- How to carry out Risk Assessment
- How to identify hazards and risks
- Accident prevention
- Prepare a safety statement
- Develop the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to implement safe working practices
- How to implement a working procedure
- Chemical safety
- Prepare and design a working plan
- Manual lifting and bending technique
- Occupational Health and Hygiene
- Personal protective equipment
- Electrical safety