Back injury is the main reason for absence from the workplace and one third of all reported injuries that result in three days off work are caused by manual handling accidents. Employers are required by law to take reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of all employees, one of which is increasing awareness about the hazards related to manual handling, and outlining what can be done to minimise risk.
This is a moving and handling course that is applicable to anyone who may need to move items as part of their duties. The information is applicable to any workplace environment. Areas covered include:
The prevention and combating of fires in the workplace is vital to the safety of staff and customers. Sound fire procedure is an important part of your Health and Safety
Policy.
This four hour course is suitable for anyone nominated as a Fire Marshal or to oversee fire safety and includes evacuating the building and the different types of fire extinguishers. Course content includes:
These courses are certificated by First Aid Awards Ltd, who are an Ofqual and SQA regulated Awarding Organisation, allowing us to provide a range of all levels of Awards in First Aid, Defibrillation, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Food Safety and Good Nutrition.
These courses are a great addition to any CV and will allow the holders to stand out amongst other candidates for employment. They are also great for enhancing the CV of people currently in work, but who wish to look for advancement.
The Emergency First Aid at Work course consists of practical and theoretical training covering responsibilities; assessment of the situation; first aid hygiene; resuscitation; anatomy; choking; bleeding; shock; epilepsy; minor injuries and dealing with an unresponsive casualty. Compliant with Health & Safety Executive code of Practice.
The risks arising from manual handling have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive as evidenced in their regulations and advisory notices promoting good practice. This qualification is designed for those who carry out manual handling at work and provides essential information about controls and hazards. The course syllabus includes manual handling risk assessments, guidelines for lifting and carrying loads and manual handling injuries. Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 2/5 Manual Handling – Principles and Practice qualification, providing an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.
The Level 5 Award in Fire Safety is designed for employees who want to develop their basic Fire Safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific Fire Safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.) Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 5 qualification in Fire Safety.
This course will provide you with an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace and of the responsibilities employees and employers have under health and safety law. It outlines the hazards that are common in many workplaces and the effective methods to reduce them and the risk they pose to human health. With this knowledge, you will be fully prepared to recognise hazards in your own workplace and know how to uphold health and safety control measures.
The qualification covers the following topics:
Our level 2, online health and safety training has been designed for both employers and employees. The aim of this is course, is to outline the laws relating to health and safety in the workplace & to demonstrate best practice on how you can keep yourself & those around you healthy & safe.
It is important that workers across all levels and industries have an in-depth understanding of health and safety. This accredited online training course covers the most common safety risks within the workplace and the measures you can take to control & reduce these risks.
Throughout this course we will cover your role ensuring your workplace is both safe & legally compliant:
This course will provide you with an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace and of the responsibilities employees and employers have under health and safety law. It outlines the hazards that are common in many workplaces and the effective methods to reduce them and the risk they pose to human health. With this knowledge, you will be fully prepared to recognise hazards in your own workplace and know how to uphold health and safety control measures.
The qualification covers the following topics:
A Distance Learning class is a live class taught by a qualified instructor via video conference rather than in person. You will take the class on your computer or tablet from home or at your workplace. A web cam and microphone are required. Because this is still a live class with an instructor, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students just as you would in a traditional class. You will receive the same qualification and certificate as you would in a classroom course.
Our level 2, online health and safety training has been designed for both employers and employees. The aim of this is course, is to outline the laws relating to health and safety in the workplace & to demonstrate best practice on how you can keep yourself & those around you healthy & safe.
It is important that workers across all levels and industries have an in-depth understanding of health and safety. This accredited online training course covers the most common safety risks within the workplace and the measures you can take to control & reduce these risks.
Throughout this course we will cover your role ensuring your workplace is both safe & legally compliant:
A Distance Learning class is a live class taught by a qualified instructor via video conference rather than in person. You will take the class on your computer or tablet from home or at your workplace. A web cam and microphone are required. Because this is still a live class with an instructor, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students just as you would in a traditional class. You will receive the same qualification and certificate as you would in a classroom course.
