67 General Health courses in Dronfield

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) * Full day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to be an emergency first aider * Recommended by HSE for low-risk workplaces -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider * Assessing an Incident * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Shock 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 * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. * This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing adequate first aid training * Typically, first aiders will hold a valid certificate in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) * Our QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) - EFAW - training course is the one recommended for first aiders in a low risk workplace * Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! * As this is a Regulated Qualification, employers can book this course for their employees in the safe knowledge that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Emergency First Aid at Work 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 Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2367/X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations - Operations Guide

This accredited course gives you an introduction to mental health and wellbeing - what it is, how to take care of yourself and support others

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations - Processing

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FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SUPERVISING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Classroom (two day course), Virtual (6 x 2 ½ hour sessions) * Gives learners knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and associated conditions * This course is especially suitable for managers, supervisors and other staff that have the power to make changes in the workplace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * What is Mental Health? * Why people develop mental health conditions * What the role of a mental health first aider is * Knowing how to provide advice and practical support * Knowing how to recognise and manage stress * Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health * Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place * Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace * Recognising a range of mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm * PTSD * Personality disorders * Bipolar disorder * Schizophrenia BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems * Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost * A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 * 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 * One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives * Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees * Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff * Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable * This two day r employees' mental health and wellbeing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3770/9