30 Hazardous courses in Sheffield

This ESS course is suitable for operatives who during the daily activities have to use gas monitors By the end of the course delegates will have an understanding of the correct operational procedures of gas monitors. Book via our website @ ESS | Training Courses | Vp ESS (vp-ess.com)

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces - 6160-03 - This course is designed to provide delegates that need to enter medium and high risk confined spaces with an in-depth understanding of legislation, regulations and safe systems of work. This course includes recognising all risk levels of confined spaces. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/6160-03-city-and-guilds-level-2-award-in-working-in-high-risk-confined-spaces/

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as Member of a Rescue Team - 6160-08 - The course includes preparing to carry out emergency activities, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using emergency equipment, casualty recovery and handling devices in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, rescuing and recovering casualties, following procedures and working safely. Note: A pre-requisite qualification is required to complete this course. Delegates must hold a valid City & Guilds 6160-03 qualification. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/6160-08-city-and-guilds-level-3-award-in-working-as-member-of-a-rescue-team/

This workshop has been designed to help managers understand their responsibilities and what they need to do to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation - including the fire safety and CDM regulations. The day will cover the legal background - including an appreciation of how safety legislation has evolved and why; the logic behind recent developments and the implications for staff and employers; key areas of current legislation; roles and responsibilities in health and safety management, including monitoring contractors and suppliers effectively; implementing sound health and safety policies and procedures; getting staff on board, and implementing effective systems. Also, recognising potential risks and hazards and developing strategies to minimise their impact in the workplace. This course will give participants an understanding of: * The broader context of the key areas of health and safety regulation which apply to your organisation * Existing health and safety practice and guide them in how to shape and implement an effective health and safety policy * What they should do and the procedures to support it * Potential areas of risk in the workplace - and how to take action to minimise the threat to staff safety * How sound health and safety processes can contribute to business performance 1 UNDERSTANDING THE WORKPLACE LEGISLATION * Overview of health and safety and workplace legislation * Compliance, the role of the facilities manager, and who is accountable? * Breakout session to discuss where we are now and to highlight issues of concern * Applying required policies and procedures * Developing and implementation/review of the safety policy * Communicating with users, clients and contractors * Health and safety manual * 'Selling' health and safety 2 KEY LEGISLATION - A PRACTICAL WORKING GUIDE * Asbestos Regulations * Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 / 2015 * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations * Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) * Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 * Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 * Fire Precautions (Workplace ) Regulations 2006 * Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 * Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 * Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) * Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 * REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals * Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 * Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006 * Work Equipment Regulations 3 CONTROLLING CONTRACTORS * Understanding the Regulations * Selecting and assessing contractors * Understanding and setting accountability * Why a method statement? * How to apply a permit to work system * Safe systems of work * Round-table discussion to bring out issues from participants' own experience 4 RISK ASSESSMENT * Understanding your hazards * Identifying specialist areas * How to undertake these assessments * Implementation of sound systems and processes * Syndicate exercise identifying where assessments are needed and carrying out assessments 5 KEEPING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT SAFE * Sick building syndrome and legionella * Asbestos * Waste management * Pest control * Provisions for first aid * Accident reporting and investigation * At-work driver safety * Security 6 FIRE SAFETY * Understanding the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order * Fire certificates * The fire risk assessment * Testing fire-fighting equipment? * Emergency procedures * Workshop to examine the procedures for dealing with different types of emergencies 7 ERGONOMICS PROGRAMME * Ergonomics - important or irrelevant? * Are you complying with HSE regulations? * Furniture and equipment * Display screen equipment assessments * Homeworking - your concern or not? * Syndicate exercise to review what to do when relocating or refurbishing an office 8 INSPECTING AND AUDITING * Role of Health and Safety Executive Inspectors - 'be prepared' * FM role * Staff/trade union involvement * Independent audits * Records and reports * Communicating the results 9 ACTION PLAN * Participants to list actions they need to take after the course

Confined Space Risk Management and Permits - This course includes a basic level of confined space knowledge with the opportunity to use confined space equipment in a simulated environment and a team exercise of creating and reviewing a safe system of work. Note: A pre-requisite qualification is required to complete this course. Day 1 is a CS1 course and the Confined Space Risk Management (CSRM) can be completed as a 1 Day add-on. Any of following courses can be completed as a pre-requisite within 12 weeks of the CSRM; CS1, CS2, 6160-09. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/confined-space-risk-management-and-permits/

CS2 - (High Risk) Confined Space Entry, Full Breathing Apparatus, Self-Rescue and BA Control - This course is designed to provide delegates that need to enter confined spaces with an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the law, associated regulations and safe systems of work. This course covers access, egress and safe working practices in confined spaces. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs2-(high-risk)-confined-space-entry-full-breathing-apparatus,-self-rescue-and-ba-control/

This course is designed to provide delegates that intend to work as part of a confined space rescue team with an introduction to planning and executing casualty rescue procedures and the equipment which may be required. This is intended for delegates who already hold a high risk (full Breathing apparatus) qualification such as our CS2. Note: A pre-requisite qualification is required to complete this course. The ESS CS2 course (https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs2-(high-risk)-confined-space-entry-full-breathing-apparatus,-self-rescue-and-ba-control/) must have been completed within 6 months as a pre-requisite for this CS3 course. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs3-introduction-to-working-as-a-member-of-a-confined-space-rescue-team/

CS1 - (Medium Risk) Confined Space Entry And Entry Control - This course is designed to provide delegates that need to enter confined spaces with an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the law, associated regulations and safe systems of work. This course covers access, egress and safe working practices in confined spaces. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs1-confined-space-entry-with-escape-sets/

One -2- One Body Piercing Training Course . 1 or 2 days depending on the level of mentorship you require. Blackpool based

Health and safety course covering legislation for safety within care