Specialized training for safe lifting, working at height and in confined spaces & GWO
Competence and awareness: the foundation of a safe workplace
Working safely is more than just following rules; it is a culture, upheld by competent and aware employees. As an employer, you are obliged under the Working Conditions Act to provide ‘effective training’. But a truly safe operation requires more than that. It requires an investment in your team’s practical skills and risk awareness. Mennens’ training courses have been developed to deliver exactly that.
We do not offer a boring theory course, but a practical experience that enhances your people’s competence, strengthens the safety culture and makes your organisation demonstrably compliant.
Why trained personnel are essential
As an employer, you are legally required to properly instruct your employees and keep their knowledge up to date. Effective training:
- Increases workplace safety
- Reduces risks and incidents
- Ensures compliance with laws and regulations
- Enhances awareness and sense of responsibility
Training is therefore an essential part of working safely.
Dirk van Blijswijk on the importance of proper training
“Safety is 20% technology and 80% behavior. Our trainers are practitioners who speak the language of your employees and can drive cultural change.”
Learning by doing
Our training programs are practice-oriented and include:
- Theoretical instruction on laws and regulations
- Realistic practical scenarios and exercises
- Assessment of practical evaluation
- A digital certificate with a defined validity period
This ensures that participants not only know what to do, but above all how to act safely in practice.
In addition, we can provide fully customized training programs, tailored to the specific needs of your organization and employees.
Interested in training or more information?
Contact our training specialists or explore the available training courses directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Safe Site training courses are designed for professionals responsible for safe working practices within their organization. This includes technicians, engineers, supervisors, warehouse staff, and operators, as well as HSE managers, safety professionals, and team leaders. In short: anyone who performs or oversees high-risk activities, such as working at height or using lifting equipment.
Safe Site offers a wide range of safety training programs focused on working safely with equipment and in high-risk environments. The offering includes training in areas such as fall protection (including working at height and the use of PPE), lifting and hoisting techniques, inspection and certification of equipment, and safe working in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.
In addition, customized training programs are available, tailored to the client’s specific working environment.
Yes, all Safe Site training courses comply with current laws and regulations, such as the Working Conditions Act and relevant NEN and EN standards. The content of the training programs is continuously updated to remain aligned with applicable requirements and developments within the field. This ensures that participants gain knowledge that is both directly applicable and fully compliant.
The training courses are highly practical. Theory is always combined with realistic exercises and real-life situations from daily practice. Participants work with actual equipment and learn how to identify and manage risks in their own working environment. This ensures that the knowledge gained can be applied immediately on the job.
The training courses can be delivered either at our dedicated training facility in Vlaardingen or on-site at your location. Training at your location has the advantage of being fully tailored to your specific working environment and organizational risks, making it even more relevant and effective for participants.
