The Health and Safety Executive statistics report found that 36.8 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury in 2021/2022, with an estimated cost to the economy of £18.8 billion.
Ensuring workplace health and safety is a critical responsibility of employers in every business sector, no matter how large or small their business. Initial and refresher training helps to ensure that both employers and employees understand the risks involved in their workplaces and help to keep themselves and others safe at work.
Our suite of health and safety training courses covers key topics such as COSHH, First Aid and Fire Marshalling, as well as industry-specific courses like Working at Height and Working in Confined Spaces.
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Abrasive wheels are used in a wide variety of tools and procedures, including disc cutting and hand grinding. They can be used for making initial cuts and scores in materials as well as for fine polishing and finishing at all stages of a work process.
The qualities and features of wheels varies depending on the task at hand, and these present different risks, weaknesses and hazards when handled and used. This is why it’s crucial to always choose the right abrasive wheel for the job, use it with the appropriate equipment, and ensure that it is used correctly and safely at all times.
Allergic reactions can have serious consequences so knowing which substances can cause them and how to avoid cross contamination is vital to anyone working in the food industry. This course discusses common allergies, food allergies, and food intolerances while delineating their distinctions. It covers food additives and how they can cause allergic reactions, as well as the 14 allergens regulated by law. It examines the signs and symptoms of food allergies in great detail and discusses the broader context of current hypotheses regarding why rates are rising.
Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Although its use is now highly regulated, asbestos was widely used by the construction industry up to the year 2000. Every year thousands of people develop diseases and die because of exposure to asbestos.
Being aware of the products that are likely to contain asbestos and the risks associated with them give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos. The course is approved by leading industry bodies CPD the IATP.
The Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers course covers the same subjects as our Asbestos Awareness course with an additional module aimed specifically at architects and designers working with buildings that may contain asbestos. It provides information about the legislation governing asbestos in work and outlines the responsibilities of architects and designers.
Anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a sizable portion of their everyday work is referred to as a ‘user. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you are considered a ‘user’. This course is aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those in charge of evaluating display screen equipment.
This course examines the most common vehicle reversing accidents and identifies the controls and actions that can be used by the banksman to reduce the likelihood of such accidents.
This fire safety awareness course is designed to help employees and employers to recognise and mitigate the risk that fire poses at work. Candidates who complete this course will have a basic understanding of fire awareness, including what to do in the event of a fire, how to prevent one from occurring, and a basic introduction to the extinguishing procedure.
This training course is designed to help employers and employees recognise the threat that Legionella poses as well as how to recognise and evaluate sources of risk from Legionella on your premises.
This course covers the definitions and background of behavioural safety. It discusses some of the potential advantages of implementing a program of good behavioural safety in the workplace.
In addition to describing the various roles needed for a construction project and the important documentation needed, this awareness course covers the fundamental elements of the CDM Regulations. The course begins with a description of CDM and moves on to discuss some of the factors that must be taken into consideration when a project is being planned. The course concludes by describing several projects that serve as examples of how the CDM Regulations are applied in the real world.
This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). It’s aimed at anyone who is exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.
This course examines the risk that the Covid-19 virus poses to employees and discusses steps that both employers and employees can take to safeguard themselves and one another as they return to the workplace.
This course provides an awareness of how to safely use display screen equipment, the legislation in this area, and the risks associated with its use.
This course will cover UK accident and death statistics, the two main types of electricity, and a straightforward method of recalling electrical hazards. The first part of this course covers the many advantages that electricity has for society as well as its essential parts, voltage, current, and resistance. The course continues by giving some fundamental instructions on how to safely assist someone you suspect has received an electric shock.
This Emergency aid course will highlight some of the most common situations that you might come across and the actions that you can take to help. In the most serious situations, a first aider’s role will be to assess the scene so that accurate information can be passed to Emergency services and then to act appropriately to try and increase the patients odds of survival.
This Emergency aid course will highlight some of the most common situations that you might come across and the actions that you can take to help.
In the most serious situations, a first aider’s role will be to assess the scene so that accurate information can be passed to Emergency services and then to act appropriately to try and increase the patients odds of survival.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all workplaces regardless of the number of employees. This order mandates requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all members of their staff.
This course provides training in how to identify the different types of Fire Extinguishers that are available, understand when, where and which fire extinguisher to use, and know what actions to take upon discovering a fire.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all workplaces regardless of the number of employees. This order mandates requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all members of their staff. Individuals who have received training to assist with emergency fire evacuation procedures at businesses and other organisations are known as Fire Marshalls (also referred to as Fire Wardens). Workplaces are required by law to have enough Fire Marshals on their staff to handle emergencies involving fire.
This course serves as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and is appropriate for those who work alone in commercial spaces, as well as for freelancers and home-based workers. It discusses the duties that employers and employees have under the law, some security measures that are frequently used, practical measures you can take to prevent conflict when a lone worker is present, and other factors that can improve lone worker safety.
This course helps you to understand what a risk assessment is and how to conduct one. You’ll learn the key terms in this area, the relevant guidance, and some background knowledge to illustrate the significance of risk assessments. The course will explain the duties of both employers and employees and then go on to offer helpful advice on how to identify hazards and analyse risk.
This course is aimed at teachers, school administrators and support staff. It gives them an overview of what to expect and how to act in a lockdown situation and is intended to inform and prepare staff. Being prepared and knowing how to handle an emergency situation can be invaluable as it means that proactive positive action can be taken to protect yourself and others in your care.
Creating a culture of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace increases staff morale and ensures a high level of retention. This course is aimed at supervisors and managers who are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees.
One of the most frequent reasons for workplace injuries is improper manual handling. This course provides an awareness of the risks that poor manual handling poses, safe handling methods, workable solutions to manual handling problems, and how to use mechanical aids.
Please be aware that this is only an awareness course; if your duties involve manual handling, you will also need additional practical training. Contact us to make arrangements for this.
This course is aimed at people that work in industries where excessive noise is a potential hazard. These include factories, manufacturing environments, entertainment, hospitality, mining, construction and metal working to name a few. This course helps delegates to understand why it is so important to undertake and action points outlined in a noise risk assessment. This may include the use of PPE, limiting how long workers are exposed to noise or a number of other control measures that must be understood and followed. Understanding the risks and why controls are in place will mean workers are much more likely to consistently adhere to them.
Paediatric first aid is a skill that would be useful for anyone that works with children and infants. This includes those working in nursery, school and pre-school environments, as well as professional childminders, club leaders and sports coaches. Although it can sometimes be difficult in what are often emotionally-charged circumstances, First Aiders need to remain as calm and objective as possible, especially when there is a medical emergency. Having the training and knowledge to deal with the situation effectively.
This course is primarily aimed at people that work in industries such as construction where they are likely to need to use a wide range of PPE on a daily basis.
This course is aimed at people who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. This course can help you to prepare for the CITB touch screen test as it will give you a refresher on all the key learning objectives along with giving you a chance to answer questions that are presented in a similar style to those in the actual test.
This course begins with a summary of the government’s Prevent strategy before examining some of the causes of extremism. The Prevent strategy’s goals are also covered, along with how to base your decisions on a risk-based strategy, what to do if you have concerns, and much more.
Nearly a third of workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips, and falls. This figure could be significantly decreased with just a few minor adjustments to working methods and attitudes. This course will introduce you to some statistics on trips, falls, and slips as well as debunk some common misconceptions about them. It also discusses the legal aspects of trips, slips, and falls, including real scenarios showing when things have gone wrong and what could have been done better.
This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. The term ‘work at height’ applies to a wide range of situations ranging from the obvious ones like working on platforms, ladders, scaffolds or stages to working alongside deep trenches. This course covers topics including the dangers of working at height, the regulations, the hierarchy of controls, assessing risk and much more. It’s vital to understand all this because as I’m sure you’ll know, working at height can be extremely dangerous.
Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include working at height you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.
This course will cover the legislation associates with working in confined spaces. What counts as a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures and rescue.
Important note: This is an awareness course only, designed for people who need to be aware of the hazards and risks of confined space working but are not required to enter a confined space. If you are required to perform any work activity in, or in the proximity of, a confined space then you will also need to have an ‘approved’ standard of practical training at the ‘appropriate’ level.
This course is a great induction course in relation to health and safety as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. Most of the examples relate to the construction industry so this course is perfect for people starting out working on a site for the first time. As this course covers a wide range of health and safety situations the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.
This course is aimed at people wanting to start a career in the Private Security Industry, or those in the early stages of their career that want to broaden their knowledge of the industry. The course covers a wide range of roles in the Private Security Industry, their various responsibilities
and how these are affected by the law. It also includes a wide overview of the health and safety concerns that should be considered by those working in the industry.
This course covers common health and safety issues that are relevant in a variety of business types and industries, including office and retail settings as well as workshops and factories. This course is excellent for serving as an introduction to workplace health and safety because of the wide range of topics it covers. Health and safety good practice applies to a wide range of sectors and can be included as part of the induction process in most businesses, especially when combined with other more specific health and safety courses that apply to the candidates role.
