Health & Safety / Tiredness, Diet & Lifestyle (LGV & PSV)
Part A
Health & Safety - Candidates will be aware of how to perform a dynamic risk assessment prior to undertaking any task. Candidates will be able to evaluate potential risks and be able to reduce or eliminate such risk. By undertaking this course the risk of injury to candidates should be reduced.
Part B
Tiredness, Diet and Lifestyle - Candidates will be aware that they must not drive whilst they are tired. They will know the tell-tale signs of tiredness and pull over safely until they are in a fit state to drive again. Candidates will also be aware of the consequences of driving whilst they are distracted. The course should ensure that candidates do not drive whilst distracted. Candidates will learn about nutritional values and the effect that this can have on performance. Candidates will also be aware of various sleep disorders.
