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 Mentor Training
  Delivering Laboratory Qualifications for the Extractives and Mineral Processing Industries
Working in a laboratory or laboratory-related environment exposes many disciplines where employees may be at risk when working with biological agents, diagnosing faults or even carrying out scientific testing. But what are the suggested qualification routes to take?
Aside the general duties of COSHH which are standard in all laboratory and related environments with training typically provided by the employer, there are a vast amount of provisions needed to be taken to control the hazards in a laboratory environment. Different industries and sites will have their own level of hazards that must be considered; it is important that you understand the impacts of your own working environment before work commences in order for the correct training and qualification level to be achieved.
It is also important to ensure that your risk assessments are relevant. Do your risk assessments reflect the specific risks in your working environment? Check that they imitate the risks throughout, and they are communicated to your workforce.
With recent figures from the HSE stating that there are over 230,000 people working in laboratories across the UK, it is crucial that the correct control measures are put in place to maintain a safe working environment with any unnecessary risks avoided and help reduce the number of accidents and near misses calculated across the industry.
Here at Mentor, we offer a range of laboratory-related vocational qualifications through our qualifications team - Serac UK. Our accredited Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) qualifications are designed purposely for those working in sampling or analytical roles looking to maintain health and safety in a scientific or technical workplace.
We offer two accredited standards each relevant to specific industries and working environments - MPQC LATA for our customers who are primarily focused in the Mineral Processing, Extraction and associated industries or PAAVQ-SET for industries such as Facilities Management, Waste Recycling and Utilities. We offer a range of LATA Qualifications from basic level 2 operator through to advanced level 4 for managers. Each level will form the basis of a comprehensive training programme for laboratory technicians that can then be developed further if required.
Why complete a LATA qualification?
The qualifications provide delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to work safely in a scientific or technical workplace with key units including:
• Maintain Effective and Efficient Working Relationships for Scientific or Technical Activities
• Measuring, Weighing and Preparing Compounds and Solutions for Laboratory Use
• Diagnose Faults, Repair and Maintain Scientific or Technical Equipment
• Provide Technical Advice and Guidance for Scientific or Technical Activities
The LATA qualifications are available to book through our training team today. Call us today to discuss what level training is best for your employees and to book your course – 01246 386900.
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