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health & safety Lantra Awards Courses
The Partnership with Lantra was launched at the NAS Management Meeting on Thursday 21st March 2019.
The E-learning accredited courses are live now and can be accessed via http://elearning.lantra.co.uk/ register/14/44
The first face-to-face courses will commence in each region in May. If you are interested, please check the website or contact Head Office on 01536 266576 for further information; below are the areas where courses are already arranged:
control. Trainees will understand what information is required when carrying out a survey and the non-chemical methods available to control rodents as well as the current rodenticides and formulations as to how they work, how to transport them, safe disposal and the importance of completing documentation. This training is suitable for anyone new to rodent control or wishing to develop their skills further in rodent control. This
is an assessed course; on successful completion, you will receive a certificate of training.
WHY IS THIS COURSE USEFUL FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION?
• Always have a planned approach
• Always record quantity of bait used
and where it is placed
• Always use enough baiting points • Always collect and dispose of
Rodent bodies
• Never leave bait exposed to non-
target animals or birds
• Never fail to inspect bait regularly • Never leave bait down at the end of
the treatment
This training is suitable for anyone new to rodent control
Northern Region Yorkshire
North West West Midlands Eastern
London
South West East Midlands
Darlington Leeds Manchester Birmingham Rochford Bromley Plymouth Leicester
WHAT WILL BE COVERED DURING THE DAY?
• Safe use of Biocides including safe storage, transport and disposal
• Transport of Rodenticides, keeping Rodenticide records and recording information correctly
• Understand your responsibilities under the law and how to comply with legislation
• Interpret and use product label information
• How to protect equipment, property and
public health
• How to monitor and record rodent activity,
identifying rats and mice and the typical
symptoms of damage caused
• Identify the degree and source of an
infestation - lifestyle, habits and habitats of
rats and mice
• How to avoid harbouring rodents; planning
and implementing effective control programmes in line with current guidelines and recognised good practice
• Understanding the effect rodent control can have on the environment and ensure risks to non-target animals are minimised
RESPONSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF COMMENSAL RODENTS
Does your Association have a rodent problem? If so, look no further;
this course will provide the training required.
The course will include theory and practical activities during the day and provide you with an understanding of why it is necessary to control rodents, the biology and behaviour of rodents and legislation associated with rodent
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