UK level measurement and silo protection supplier Hycontrol is running a series of silo safety training courses. The courses, which have been audited and accredited by the Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), cover all aspects of silo pressure safety during tanker deliveries and essential maintenance of safety equipment. Hycontrol has worked with the quarry and aggregates sectors for over thirty years in the supply of pressure equipment in the UK. Having always provided training to custome
UK level measurement and silo protection supplier Hycontrol is running a series of silo safety training courses.
The courses, which have been audited and accredited by the Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), cover all aspects of silo pressure safety during tanker deliveries and essential maintenance of safety equipment.
Hycontrol has worked with the quarry and aggregates sectors for over thirty years in the supply of pressure equipment in the UK. Having always provided training to customers, the company says it is now sharing its accumulated specialist knowledge with the industry. This will be focused on what Hycontrol says is one of the most pressing and widely-misunderstood issues facing aggregate and cement producers today: silo over-pressurisation and safety during deliveries.
The training courses for UK industry representatives will be held at the company’s Redditch, Worcestershire headquarters for groups of 8-14 delegates. They will involve a detailed exploration of topics including the causes of silo over-pressurisation, the risks involved and practical solutions. Experienced engineers and trainers will provide hands-on demonstrations.
A certificate of attendance is provided to each attendee, with the option of an official MPQC certificate. Two courses are currently offered by Hycontrol; a half-day Basic Silo safety Awareness session, and a full-day Advanced Silo Safety Awareness course. Details of the training programmes and their contents can be found at
Hycontrol managing director Nigel Allen said: “Having been involved in the quarry, aggregate and cement sectors for a long time, the lack of quality training around silo pressure and safety during tanker deliveries was pretty clear to us. Maintenance of pressure safety equipment has also been quite poor, historically. Therefore it makes sense that we set up proper training courses to help improve the level of knowledge within the industry, and with that, hopefully, improve safety standards as well.”
Hycontrol is now taking training bookings for the rest of 2019.
