CoC
CMPE Certificate of Competence
The CMPE Certificate of Competence (CoC) was introduced in 1983 to promote the safer use of plant and in the only independent and traceable system which acknowledges the operators' ability and experience.
The introduction of the CDM regulations placed duties upon the clients, designers and contractors which have highlighted the importance of competence. Site agents and Managers now demand proof of competence before allowing any activity to commence on site. A Plant operator with a CMPE CoC and a current Safety Awareness Certificate give confidence on site that every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the work they are being employed to do will be carried out SAFELY.
Under the Health and Safety at work Act 1974(HASWA 1974), it is the responsibility of all employers to ensure that their plant operators are trained. Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 1998) it is the responsibility of the employers to ensure that their plant operators are competent.
Unlike many other card schemes, the CMPE CoC is run for the benefit of the plant operator, financial gain is very low on its list of priorities! The scheme is run by a sub committee of the CMPE National Council with the National Registrar, Chris Miller, acting as the sub-committee's chairperson.
There are a number of reasons for joining the CMPE CoC scheme, even though there are no mandatory card schemes in the UK or Europe, the CMPE CoC will ensure that you comply with your legal obligations under European Law.
For more information please contact our National Registrar Chris Miller on 07000 2673262 email millplant@aol.com
