85 Health & Safety At Work courses

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF COSHH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 * Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses * Run in an engaging and interactive way - see the video below --------------------------------------------------------------------------------    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace * Employer duties * Employee duties * Consequences of non-compliance * Communicating safety information * The different forms that hazardous substances can take * Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances * The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body * How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work * The five step process of risk assessment * The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health * Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances * Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * COSHH stands for the 'Control of Substances Hazardous to Health' and falls under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 * This half day course is for all those who work, or wish to work, in a workplace that works with hazardous substances, such as in healthcare, in the manufacturing sector, cleaners, transport, utilities and even office environments * Hazardous substances are everywhere, and COSHH assessments have to be undertaken in all businesses * Candidates will learn about the legal requirements relating to hazardous substances, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances, as well as the precautions and procedures required to ensure that the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF) 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 COSHH Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0775/4

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two day course * HSE highly recommends this course for those who work with children in a childcare setting * Being able to deal with peadiatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency Paediatric First Aider * Assessing an Emergency Situation * Accident Recording * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Infant and Child * Recovery Position Infant and Child * CPR Infant and Child * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Anaphylaxis * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Hypovolaemic Shock * Head, Neck and Back Injuries * Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures * Meningitis * Asthma * Diabetes * Eye, Ear and Nose Conditions * Poisoning * Electric Shock * Bites and Stings * Hot and Cold Temperatures BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of First Aid? * Children are prone to minor injuries, but suffer from serious injuries also * In 2014, 2,269 children in the UK were so badly bitten by an animal they had to be admitted to hospital * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E - every year, with Under 5s accounting for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * Being able to deal with peadiatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering.  * This QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for: * - Parents/carers or family members who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills * - those who work with, or intend to work with children in a childcare setting as it is designed to fulfill Ofsted’s First Aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 and within the Child Care Register guide) * Childcare settings who are working towards Millie’s Mark * We also run a Paediatric Annual Refresher to keep those life-saving skills up to date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Paediatric 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 Paediatric First Aid certificate will fulfill the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for Children and Infants (babies). The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0785/7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (ANNUAL REFRESHER) (RQF) * Half day course * How much do you still remember from your last first aid training course? * Skills fade rapidly. This course is there to ensure learners retain the most important skills of saving a life. * The Annual Refresher as recommended by HSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Assessing an Incident * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking 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 * Are you already holding a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? * How much can you still remember a year later? * HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake Annual Refresher training during any three year FAW/EFAW certification period. This will help qualified first aiders remain competent and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures. * In just half a day, this course is an ideal way to satisfy HSE requirements whilst minimising disruption to the work day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher 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 Annual Refresher Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees keep your First Aid skills up to date. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3154/9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Health and Safety Training Courses * QA Level 2 Award In * Health And Safety In The Workplace (RQF) * Free CPD! * Book an Ofqual Regulated course with us, and receive a FREE CPD accredited training course! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees * Health and safety laws * Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy * Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards, including: * Slips, Trips and Falls * Manual Handling * Fire * Working from Height * Electricity * Hazardous Substances * Workplace conditions * Ergonomics * Equipment * Noise and vibration * Transport and vehicles * Violence * Smoking, alcohol and drugs * Stress * Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents * Recording incidents, accidents and ill health BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness * 581,000 sustained an injury * 147 People lost their lives * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * 28.2 million working days, or 108,045 working years, were lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries * It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training of employees, so they can work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk * This QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) course helps employees gain an understanding of health and safety issues and their own role within that -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is a requirement within codes of practice e.g., BS 5839-1, and within legislation e.g., Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, that duties are placed upon employers and employees regarding health & safety and in particular electrical safety.

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) REQUALIFICATION COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two-day course * Requalify for First Aid at Work in just two days, instead of three * Continue to remain a first aider in the workplace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 * Eye Injuries * Angina * Heart Attack * Stroke * Asthma * Diabetes * Anaphylaxis * Head Injuries * Spinal Injuries * Chest Injuries * Fractures * Sprains, Strains and Dislocations * Poisoning BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Do you already hold a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? * Is it about to run out? * 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) * This course leads to a new QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate and is the one recommended for first aiders in a higher risk workplace * 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 First Aid at Work Requalifying course leads to a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/X

The three-day IOSH Managing Safely course is the most popular training of its type in the world.