266 Compliance & Safety courses in Chesterfield

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981. This is a refresher course for those that have previously attended and passed the First Aid At Work Course and now need to renew their certification. Who Should Attend? People that hold a valid First Aid At Work Certificate Course Content Health & Safety Using a First Aid Kit Incident Management Resuscitation / CPR - Adult, Child, Baby AED Familiarisation Recovery Position Choking - Adult, Child, Baby Burns & Scalds Poisoning including Anaphylaxis Epilepsy Shock Bleeding & Nose Bleeds Asthma Head Injuries Fractures, Sprains & Strains Many Other Specific Conditions Course Duration: Two Days Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work. The Forestry Commission recommend topics including: * Crush Injuries * Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw including chainsaw injuries and gun shot wounds * Hypothermia / Exposure * Suspension injuries * Lyme's Disease * Lightning & High Voltage injuries * Casualty evacuation planning These are in addition to the normal Emergency First Aid criteria. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers. Emergency First Aid Course Content * Health & Safety * First Aid Kit * Resuscitation/CPR * AED Familiarisation * Recovery Position * Choking - Adult, Child, Baby * Burns & Scalds * Poisoning including Anaphylaxis * Epilepsy * Shock * Bleeding including Catastrophic bleeding * Asthma * Head Injuries * Breaks, Sprains & Strains * Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note those holding a valid Certificate, training can take place up to 3 months in advance of the expiry date & the new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF MANUAL HANDLING (RQF) * Half day course (face to face), 2 sessions (virtual) * Gives learners a good understanding of why manual handling is so important * Gives learners the knowledge of safe manual handling principles * Our full day course, Safe Moving and Handling [https://pochat-training.cademy.co.uk/safe-moving-and-handling], will also give learners sound practice in manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Common manual handling injuries * Manual handling laws * Responsibilities of employers and employees * Manual handling risk assessments * Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: * Recognising a range of mental health conditions: * Musculoskeletal system * Centre of gravity * Lever system * Manual handling equipment: * Types of manual handling aids and equipment * Maintenance and requirements for testing * Theory of safe manual handling principles, including: * Preparing for a lift * Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object * Team manual handling BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 498,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2018/2019 * Of those, 138,000 were from people who had not suffered this before * 6.9 million working days, or 26,436 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders that year * On average, each of those people had to take 16 days off work, with many never fully recovering from those injuries * This course is there to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Principles of Manual Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of Manual Handling Course fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in the principles of Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2720/0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full day course (classroom) * Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling * Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021 * Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before * 8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020 * This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Common manual handling injuries * Manual handling laws * Responsibilities of employers and employees * Manual handling risk assessments * Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: * Musculoskeletal system * Centre of gravity * Lever system * Manual handling equipment: * Types of manual handling aids and equipment * Maintenance and requirements for testing * Manual handling practical sessions: * Preparing for a lift * Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object * Team manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WORKING AT HEIGHT (RQF) * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * Raises awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height * Teaches how to ensure a safe working environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height * The consequences of non-compliance * Safe working practices when working at height * How to reduce the risks from: * Weather conditions * Working environments * Others working at height * Falling objects * Fragile surfaces * Importance of risk assessments * Rescue plan requirements * Selecting appropriate equipment * Identifying safety precautions when using equipment * Importance of Personal hygiene * Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 35 People died in 2017/18 due to falls from height * There were also 43,000 non-fatal accidents due to falls from height * These resulted in 80 major injuries * And 230 over-3-day absences, costing employees and employers money * Even just a height of less than 2 meters can result in serious, or even fatal, injuries * The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers, and those in charge of any type of work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people * Employees who do this course will learn to have a greater awareness of the risks involved in working at height, and on how to best manage those risks, ensuring the safety of all concerned -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This Health and Safety Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Health and Safety Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is an excellent way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2687/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Also called Basic Life Support, BLS, or BLS training * Teaches the basics of first aid for adults, children and infants (babies) * Useful for many occupations. Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses, at just a third of the price. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * Children are prone to minor injuries, but can also  suffer from serious ones * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E every year. Under 5s account for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * This Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic life support for adults and children * It is also useful for those who are already qualified in first aid, to refresh their skills and knowledge and broaden it to cover both adults and children * This course is taught in a hands-on, practical way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * CPR for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's Certificate is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for both adults and children. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2547/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRE SAFETY (RQF) * Face to Face Classroom: Full day course * Online / Virtual Classroom: 3 sessions of 2½ hours  * Suitable for Fire Wardens/Fire Marshals and all other members of staff  * Provides a foundation of fire safety knowledge on which employers and ‘responsible persons’ can build, keeping the business safe from fire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * How much do you know about keeping yourself and others safe in the workplace? * Fire Safety Law breaches can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment * More importantly, how would you feel if someone got injured or even killed by a fire you could have prevented? * This course is for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals * Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Causes of Fire in the Workplace * The Fire Triangle * Hazards during and after a Fire * Fire and Smoke Spread * Identifying and Controlling Fire Hazards * Fire Safety Laws * Duties and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees * Undertaking a Fire Safety Inspection * Fire Safety Risk Assessments * Contents of a Fire Safety Briefing * Roles and Responsibilities of the Nominated Fire Warden -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Fire Safety course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. You can rest assured that the training your employees receive is of a high quality and the candidates will get a strong grounding in Fire Safety, helping to keep your staff and your business safe from fire. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2756/X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS AND CONTROL IN CATERING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * This course gives learners the knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Teaches how to minimise the risk of cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * This qualification is aimed at food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation and service who work within the catering industry * It provides knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Many people are allergic to foods, or have a food intolerance * There is a duty in law for food handlers to ensure these people do not come to harm, either by going into anaphylactic shock and their potential death, or by making them feel really ill for a long period after consuming the food. * This qualification is supported by Allergy UK [https://www.allergyuk.org/], who regard it as suitable staff training for catering outlets that wish to apply for their Allergy Aware Scheme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The characteristics and consequences of food allergies and intolerances * How to identify and control contamination from allergenic ingredients * Ways to accurate communicate of allergen information to consumers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from food allergies or intolerances. It also helps to stay on the right side of the law! The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/1396/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 1 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN A CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF) * One day course * For those applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES THE HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT TEST FOR OPERATIVES AND SPECIALISTS BOOK OR DVD BY CITB! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Face to Face: One day course + time for self-study required * This course is supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) * This course is designed to give learners a route to applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * The purpose of a risk assessment * The purpose of a method statement * The legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements * The common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries * The implications of not preventing accidents and ill-health at work * Health and safety definitions * Hazards and potential risks of a a range of situations * The importance of reporting accidents and near misses * Accident reporting procedures * Risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments * The reasons for using safe manual handling in the workplace * The employees' responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance in relation to manual handling in the workplace * The procedures for safe manual handling * Working at height * Employees' legal responsibilities in relation to working at height * Potential hazards when working at height * Controlling risks and hazards while working at height * Regulations regarding working at height * COSHH: substances hazardous to health * Common risks to health within a construction environment * Drugs and alcohol * Personal Hygiene * Asbestos * PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) * Working around plant and equipment safely BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness * They have a much higher rate of work-related ill-health than those working in many other industries * Construction workers have the highest rate of musculoskeletal disorders compared to other occupations * This course develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment so they can work safely on a construction site * Those who successfully complete this Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and have completed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years can then apply for a Green Labourer CSCS card. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Health And Safety In A Construction Environment Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This course leads to the obtainment of the CSCS labour card, allowing workers to work on construction sites. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2442/9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 1 AWARD IN FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS (RQF) * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * This course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety * Candidates will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure they are keeping themselves and others in the workplace safe at all times -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Candidates will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure they are keeping themselves and others in the workplace safe at all times * Candidates will also learn what to do in the event of an emergency and the simple measures that can be taken to control the risk of fires * With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activity * This course is also good for those who just want to know a bit more about keeping themselves and loved ones safe from possible fires -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Causes of Fire in the Workplace * The Costs of Fires in the Workplace for Employers, Employees and Society * Basic Fire Safety Duties and Responsibilities * Actions to be taken in the event of a Fire * Principles of Fire Risk Control * Safe Use of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment * Fire Safety Equipment Checks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: TOur Fire Safety Awareness course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Fire Safety Awareness Training is of high quality and is a very good way to make sure your employees have an Awareness in Fire Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2627/X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------