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Abrasive Wheels

The use of abrasive wheels is regulated by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) This Act states that it is a legal requirement for those using potentially dangerous equipment to be appropriately trained. This course is an essential requirement for all who use abrasive wheels in the course of their work.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

Accident Reporting (RIDDOR)

The reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, puts the responsibilities for reporting accidents in the workplace onto the “responsible person”, usually owners, managers and supervisors in the smaller companies.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 35 Minutes

If your business premises pre-dates 2000, asbestos could be present. If premises need refurbishment or maintenance work, asbestos particles could be disturbed, releasing dangerous particles into the air. Anyone who works in such a building, including anyone carrying out maintenance needs to be aware of how to protect themselves and others.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 1 Hour

CDM Regulations

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are regulations which apply to all construction projects from beginning to end. This includes small projects, for example maintenance, and large building projects.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 35 Minutes

CLP Regulations

From June 1st 2017 all chemicals and mixtures of chemicals on sale must be labelled in accordance with the Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulations (CLP). This has resulted in a change, principally in the use of pictograms, on common substances, such as cleaning fluids.

CPD Certified Duration: 15 Minutes

Confined Spaces

Work carried out in a confined space can be hazardous due to the reduced oxygen level, the pressure of fumes, fire, or other, usually foreseeable, risks. This course will help those who work in confined spaces to identify the precautions & emergency measures that should be taken.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 35 Minutes

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) requires every work place to analyse those substances used, to decide if any will cause short or long-term health issues to workers. This will form a COSHH risk assessment and this course will help the user to write that assessment.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 2 Hours

Dangerous Substance and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR 2002)

These regulations are concerned with protection against the risk of fire, explosion & other dangerous events that could result from the many hazardous substances now commonly used in the workplace.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

This DSE course is designed in line with the Display Screen Regulations Act (1992). The course helps to educate the user about DSE; tablets, touch screen devices, computers, laptops and mobile phones. DSE will inform the learner of the risks associated with use of these devices.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Many people drive as part of their work as well as the majority who drive to work. In today’s overcrowded roads this is a stressful task, as well as the additional pressures of meeting deadlines, which can cause us to “cut corners” with regard to planning and checks.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

Although an everyday commodity, electricity has the potential to cause us injury or even death if used incorrectly. This course will highlight the hazards associated with the use of electricity and help to formulate controls to minimise hazards.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

In our modern world we are becoming aware that our resources are finite and very valuable. In the workplace we must become more aware of waste and a large part of this is wasted energy. Simple methods will help save resources, add to profitability and ultimately save jobs.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

This course is designed to educate and raise the user’s awareness of the effects we have on the environment. The training will also cover the key environmental issues found in most companies and businesses.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Fire can break out in any premises. It is unpredictable and deadly, but by understanding fire safety and taking precautions, the outcomes of fire can be minimised. This course is for those who have the authority to control systems in buildings and those who should follow correct fire prevention systems.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 90 Minutes

Fire Wardens

Everyone in the workplace should have an understanding of the risks associated with fire, and how to minimise fire risks. However if a fire does start there may be a requirement of designated individuals, armed with greater degree of knowledge, to take control, help to organise others, preventing panic and on occasions to control evacuation.

CPD Certified Duration: 35 Minutes

If during your work, you're having to occasionally use vibrating machinery or power tools, you are at risk of developing Hand – Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). This is a medical term which covers damage to the fingers, hands and arms and can lead to tingling, numbness which can eventually become permanent.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Hot Weather Conditions

Working outside in hot weather can often lead to heat stress. This can also occur in indoor conditions such as bakeries and kitchens or forges. Water, or salt depletion can lead to weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, cramps and dizziness.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 15 Minutes

Introduction to Health & Safety Audits

Good health and safety in the workplace is a legal necessity, but how would we really know how effective our systems were without a health and safety audit? This course is intended for those who have the responsibility for carrying our internal health and safety audits, to enable the audit to be comprehensive, fair and effective.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 40 Minutes

This course has been designed to raise awareness on a variety of health and safety matters. Having a good understanding of health and safety is essential for everyone in the workplace, whether you are an employee, self-employed, a supervisor or a manager.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 1 Hour

If you are in a position of management or if you are a 'Duty Holder' then The IOSH Managing Safely Training course is for you. The course aims to provide a broad knowledge base of health and safety subjects alongside safe working systems.

IOSH Approved Duration: 20 - 24 Hours

The IOSH Working Safely Training course is designed for all who need an initial understanding and working knowledge of health and safety as a subject. It is also a first requirement for individuals who wish to undertake IOSH Managing Safely Training.

IOSH Approved Duration: 6 - 8 Hours

Laboratory Safety is essential to those individuals who work within laboratories. This Training Course has been designed for individuals in commercial, private and academic settings. The course contains essential information needed for laboratory staff to work safely in hazardous environments.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

Ladder and Step Ladder Safety Training

Ladders can be extremely dangerous unless simple precautions and checks are carried out. We all use ladders at home and at work, but this course will help everyone keep safe and avoid unnecessary accidents that could be life changing.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Lift Truck Safety

Lift trucks are dangerous. When accident statistics are examined, about ¼ of all workplace transport accidents involve lift trucks. Training on the use of lift trucks is essential, and this course will help operations become more familiar with the truck they use, understand the importance of conducting a daily truck inspection.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

If your company uses lifting equipment, whether owned by them or not, you are subjected to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). LOLER also requires that all equipment is fit for purpose, appropriate, and regularly examined.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

In today’s industry, very dangerous machines are frequently used. If these are shut down for repair or maintenance, lockout or tagout is frequently imposed. This is a safety procedure to ensure that these machines are unable to be accidently or otherwise started, causing a threat to safety.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 40 Minutes

Lone Working (Employees)

Many individuals work alone, from night cleaners to care workers, but lone working can present hazards that may involve risk to the individuals. There are also legal aspects to lone working, which are covered by the Health and Safety Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Lone Working (Managers)

Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Workers also have responsibilities to follow safe systems, but these systems must be carefully planned to minimise the risks posed by working alone. This course will help those responsible for organising lone workers to understand those risks and to be aware of the preventive measures which could be adopted to help their workers stay safe.

RoSPa Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Manual handling is the moving of loads by pushing, pulling, or lifting when machinery is not involved. This course has been developed for staff where handling bulky or heavy items manually is involved in their jobs.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 90 Minutes

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Staying Healthy whilst at work is a key element in maintaining a happy workforce. This course will help all managers and supervisors recognise the importance of health in the workplace, and understand the hazards of stress and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as other health triggers. A course for all in charge of the wellbeing of others.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

A widely recognised and requested qualification in health and safety by employers, A NEBOSH National General Certificate is seen as the first step towards a career in health and safety. Gain the skills and knowledge to create a safe place environment for people to work in and visit.

NEBOSH Duration: 80 - 120 Hours

Identify the common workplace hazards and carry out risk assessments with confidence. A NEBOSH International Certificate will enable you to make sure a company is compliant by utilising your knowledge in understanding health and safety regulations.

NEBOSH Duration: 130 Hours

Manage the risks associated with the oil and gas industry and become a figurehead in making safety decisions. An international technical certificate is well respected internationally and is ideal for managers or supervisors who are responsible for daily duties in this industry.

NEBOSH Duration: 55 Hours

The HSE has estimated that approximately 17,000 people suffer hearing loss because of noise at work, and unfortunately once lost, hearing will never recover. This course describes simply and clearly the problems and possible solutions to noisy workplaces.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Office Safety Training is designed to provide office employees with key information on the various potential hazards present in the office environment. It also covers the measures an office worker can take to reduce health and safety risks.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

When looking at preventing or controlling hazards in a work environment the use of PPE is always a last option, but it does have its place. If PPE is worn, it must be worn correctly, be in good condition and be comfortable. If your work systems involve the use of PPE this is an essential course to understand the key issues.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Pregnancy is not an illness but it does raise issues of welfare in the work situation. This course aims to help managers understand their responsibilities, legal and ethical for their pregnant staff.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

The PUWER Regulations pace duties and responsibilities on those who use work equipment whether they own that equipment or not, and on the employees who use the equipment. These tools, often powered by electricity or hydraulics, are often extremely dangerous and must be handled by trained employees.

CPD Certified Duration: 30 Minutes

For every task that must be undertaken in the workplace it is a legal requirement that a risk assessment must be completed to highlight any hazards that may be encountered. This course will help those responsible for completing risk assessments to do the task successfully.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 90 Minutes

Safe Movement of Vehicles

Few modern businesses can operate without the use of vehicles, whether that be cars, vans or fork lift trucks and lorries. Managing those vehicles in what can be restricted spaces is difficult and must start with a risk assessment of the situation.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

HSE Slips and falls are, according to HSE statistics, responsible for 40% of all accidents reported under RIDDOR. Simple falls can cause serious injuries. This course will highlight the causes of these accidents, which, can usually be preventable. An important course for all in any workplace.

RoSPA Approved

Spill Prevention & Control

There are many types of liquids that could spill. Some of these are simple such as water. Others are very hazardous, for example blood and body fluids or chemicals; each has its own dangers. Even water on smooth surfaces can cause slip hazards, but in the case of chemicals, fire or even explosion are possible.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 20 Minutes

Stress can affect anyone in the workplace. It can have a detrimental effect on employees and employers alike and is a major cause of sickness absence in the UK. All employers must ensure the health and safety of their employees outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 30 Minutes

Winter Weather Awareness

In the UK, our weather is varied, in all seasons, and seems to take us unaware causing closures of systems and accidents. We can however, plan and this course will help those responsible for organizing their work, or even planning for a company, to maximise their resources to deal with adverse conditions.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 40 Minutes

Not only window cleaners and painters work at heights. All industries often require simple maintenance work to be completed at height for example something as simple as changing light bulbs. This course will enable those who have occasion to use ladders or other equipment to do so safely and follow current legislation.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 2 Hours

Working on computers or other devices for long periods of time can lead to back, arm and shoulder problems. Setting up this equipment correctly can minimise these problems. This course will explain the practical actions which can be taken to minimise hazards.

RoSPA Approved Duration: 15 Minutes