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Cemetery Training: Memorial Safety & Inspections

Europe/London
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MANAGEMENT OF MEMORIALS – INSPECTION WORKSHOPS

Course overview

Scope of the problem

Legal/health & safety issues

Inspection of memorials:

  • How to start

  • Initial inspection

  • Inspection forms

  • The inspection – visual and physical

  • Actions

  • Programme of work

  • Consecrated ground (England only)

  • Other considerations and guidance (MoJ/HSE guidance)

Codes of practice

Registration schemes

Right to erect a memorial

Unauthorised memorials

Practical inspections

Suitable for: anyone involved in managing or working in a cemetery, or with responsibility for cemeteries

Equipment required: the afternoon session will take place in a cemetery, therefore suitable outdoor clothing must be worn, together with safety boots or shoes

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of legal and health & safety issues relating to memorials

• Understanding of sector codes of practice and registration schemes

• Practical skills in testing memorials for safety