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Health and Safety Awareness for Bat Workers – self study course 

As part of gaining a bat licence it is important to be aware of health and safety issues involved with bat work and how to reduce risks. In this course we will cover some of the most common hazards and risks associated with undertaking bat surveys. This course aims to raise your awareness of the risks of certain activities and how to keep yourself safe.

This self-study course will be split into 3 modules. An overview of these modules and what will be covered in each one is outlined below. As this is only an awareness course, we would encourage you to look into more thorough training on topics that you think may be particularly relevant to you in your job.

Module 1:

• Night work – general hazards
• Lone working
• Working outdoors – general hazards

Module 2:

• Working in loft voids – hazards, asbestos, insulation
• Working at height – ladders, scaffolding and cherry pickers
• Driving – at night

Module 3:

• Working near roads
• Biosecurity – rabies and white nose syndrome
• Risk Assessments

When you have finished the course just complete your end of course quiz. If you get over 70% you will receive a certificate, if you get less we will guide you to further study and you can re-take it when you are ready. 

If you have any difficulties with the course or the course materials please contact us on [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.