107 Workplace Health & Safety courses in Ripley

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 FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) * Three-day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to be a first aider * Recommended by HSE for high 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 * 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: * 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 First Aid at Work (RQF) - FAW - training course is the one recommended for first aiders in a high 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 First Aid at Work (FAW) 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 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, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/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 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

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 2 AWARD IN ACTIVITY FIRST AID (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two-day course * Especially suited to those working in sports or outdoor activities * Have the skills to save lives and help injured heal faster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 * Treatment for hot and cold temperatures BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Both Outdoor and Indoor Sports activities run a great risk of injury * Would you know what to do if someone in your charge got injured or taken ill? * The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments * As with all our courses, this course is run in a fun and engaging, interactive and hands-on way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Activity First Aid 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 Activity First Aid 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 and speed healing should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2652/9

Health and safety awareness training is mandatory for staff at all levels of an organisation. This is the ideal course to satisfy that requirement - a stimulating 'entry-level' programme explaining how health and safety should be managed in any working environment. The course outlines the basics of health and safety law and how organisations and individuals can become liable for health and safety offences. Roles and responsibilities for health and safety are discussed by reference to the key legislation and the expert trainer will explore with the delegates how these responsibilities are managed in practice in different types of organisation. The principles of risk assessment will be considered and their practical implementation discussed in relation to the management of the various hazards that are likely to be present in a typical workplace. This course will give staff: * An understanding of health and safety law, liability and enforcement * An explanation of the principles of health and safety management in the workplace and an understanding of who should be responsible for different aspects of health and safety * A practical explanation of risk assessment and what constitutes a suitable and sufficient assessment * A broad knowledge of the typical hazards in a workplace and how these should be managed 1 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW * Statute and civil law * Liability and enforcement * Statutory duties * Contract law 2 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK * The workplace - extent of responsibility / shared responsibility * Relevant legislation 3 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY * Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 * Accident Reporting (RIDDOR) * Consultation with Employees and Safety Committees 4 RISK MANAGEMENT WITHIN YOUR ORGANISATION * Business risk management * Health and safety risk management * The principles of risk assessment * Transferring the risk to contractors and third parties 5 RISK ASSESSMENT EXERCISE - 'CHALLENGE ANNEKA' 6 MANAGING THE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE * Work equipment * Lifting equipment * Display screens * Manual handling * Fire * Chemicals (COSHH) * Personal protective equipment (PPE) 7 PRACTICAL EXERCISE - WORKPLACE INSPECTION 8 QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION AND REVIEW