This practical course gives participants a brief overview of a range of legal aspects and also incorporates a topical perspective of health and safety matters in the workplace today. The programme will help elected staff safety representatives to grasp in more detail how to comply with the law in practice. 1 The legal framework Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations Representatives' functions H&S Consultation with Employees Regulation HSG 263 2 'The six pack' Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) Display Screen Equipment Regulation (DSE) Manual Handling Health, Safety and Welfare Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation Personal Protective Equipment Regulation 3 Accident reporting and procedures Reporting Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation (RIDDOR) Accident investigation guidance
If your organisation manages contractors then your staff need to understand the health and safety issues. This course is the answer. The expert trainer will set out clearly the legal responsibilities of all relevant parties and explore the practical application of these responsibilities with the course participants. The course will then examine the issues associated with the planning of work to be contracted out and the evaluation, selection, control and monitoring of contractors engaged to undertake the work. Although the main focus is on health and safety, the course will also explain how health and safety issues need to be integrated into your organisation's functional management processes to ensure effective control of contractors. The course will consider all types of contracted activities, including construction and maintenance, cleaning, security, plant installation, etc. This programme will give participants: A clear understanding of the organisation's legal responsibilities for managing contractors The information they need to assess the competence of contractors A practical understanding of risk assessment principles and the transfer of risk to contractors A step-by-step guide to the key aspects of managing contractors in practice, covering:Planning of the workSelecting contractorsHandover prior to work commencementDuring the workReviewing the work on completion Practical guidance on the integration of health and safety controls into organisational procedures for contractor management 1 Introduction Who are contractors? Why manage contractors? Different types of contractors Costs of poor contractor performance 2 Overview of health and safety law and liability Health and safety law and statutory duties Relevance of civil and criminal law Enforcement and prosecution 3 Relevant legislation for controlling contractors Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (as amended, 2007) Other relevant legislation Contract law 4 Managing contractors in practice Exercise - how well is it happening? The objectives Five step approachPlanning of the workSelecting contractorsHandover prior to work commencementDuring the workReviewing the work on completion 5 Planning the work Scope and extent Risk assessment Interface and other activities Who controls what? Contract arrangements 6 Selecting the right contractor(s) Locating contractor organisations Selection the right contractors Assessing contractor competence Approved lists/frameworks Tender process 7 Pre-work commencement Co-ordination and co-operation Exchange of information Contractor risk assessments and method statements Permits to work Case study exercise 8 During contract work Communication and liaison Supervision and inspection of the work Inspection and reporting procedures Security issues Facilities and access 9 Reviewing work on completion Why, what and how? Achieving continuous improvement in contractor performance 10 Questions, discussion and review
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
This is an essential programme for all Council Members, particularly those who are newly elected, who need to review their personal safety and lone working arrangements. 1 What's happening? Issues around us Risks in context 2 Safety fundamentals Identifying and minimising risks Sensible precautions Use of technology and personal safety Lone working and the Council's policy 3 Harassment and stalking What constitutes harassment and definition of stalking Early warning signals 4 Reporting principles Importance of incidence reporting Council procedure What next?
This is a very popular, comprehensive, practical and experiential programme, covering: Assessing risks: Defines and demystifies risk and risk assessment. Risk assessments and a simple scoring system are introduced, and participants carry out assessments. Controlling risks: Cutting risks down, concentrating on the best techniques to control key risks and how to choose the right methods. Understanding your responsibilities: The legal framework; health & safety management systems. Identifying hazards: The main issues any organisation has to deal with: entrances and exits, work traffic, fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise, housekeeping and the working environment, slips, trips and falls, working at height, computers and manual handling. Investigating accidents and incidents: Why accidents should be investigated, why things go wrong and how to carry out an investigation when they do. Measuring performance: How checking performance can help to improve health & safety. How to develop basic performance indicators. Auditing and proactive and reactive measuring. Protecting the environment: Introduction to waste and pollution. How organisations and individual managers can get involved in cutting down their environmental impacts. The programme enables participants to: Assess and control risks and hazards Understand their own responsibilities for safety and health Investigate incidents Measure their own performance Reflect on good practice and plan how to ensure the safety of the staff for whom they are responsible
All employees should be aware of and knowledgeable about health and safety in the workplace. This course is ideal for all staff and employees at all levels, providing them with the underpinning health and safety knowledge that they will require to work safely and efficiently on a daily basis.
Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) Level 1: Abrasive Wheel Safety In "Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) Level 1: Abrasive Wheel Safety," acquire key insights into abrasive wheels within the scope of Health and Safety Management for Construction. Grasp mounting techniques, handling protocols, and inspection procedures that align with Health and Safety standards in the construction industry. Learning Outcomes: Comprehend abrasive wheels in Health and Safety. Analyze Health and Safety in abrasive wheel safety. Mount abrasive wheels per Health and Safety. Execute Health and Safety-compliant handling. Test and inspect wheels for Health and Safety. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) Level 1: Abrasive Wheel Safety Course Syllabus Abrasive Wheels Fundamentals: Delve into the basics of abrasive wheels, integrating them into the broader framework of Health and Safety Management for Construction. Abrasive Wheel Safety: Familiarize yourself with Health and Safety guidelines tailored for abrasive wheels within the construction sector. Mounting of Abrasive Wheels: Master Health and Safety-compliant procedures for the effective mounting of abrasive wheels in construction. Handling of Abrasive Wheels: Acquire Health and Safety techniques for the safe handling of abrasive wheels, mitigating risk in construction environments. Testing of Abrasive Wheels: Learn to conduct rigorous tests on abrasive wheels as part of your Health and Safety Management for Construction responsibilities. Inspections of Abrasive Wheels: Understand Health and Safety protocols for inspecting abrasive wheels, ensuring they meet construction industry safety standards.
Health & Safety: Working Safely at Height Training Diploma Elevate your Health & Safety expertise with our Working Safely at Height Training Diploma. Master ladder setups under Health & Safety guidelines. Ensure impeccable Health & Safety in elevated workspaces. Learning Outcomes: Select appropriate ladders considering Health & Safety. Verify ladder setups in line with Health & Safety protocols. Optimise ladder placement adhering to Health & Safety. Execute complete ladder safety under Health & Safety. Comprehend and apply Health & Safety in working at heights. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Key Modules from Health & Safety: Working Safely at Height Training Diploma: Identify Ladders for Health & Safety: Choose the correct type of ladders based on Health & Safety requirements. Ensure Ladder Setup in Health & Safety: Confirm the ladder setup follows stringent Health & Safety standards. Optimise Ladder Placement for Health & Safety: Optimise the ladder's position to ensure Health & Safety compliance. Complete Ladder Safety Training: Attain complete training in ladder safety, fortified by Health & Safety guidelines. Understand Health & Safety in Working at Heights: Comprehend the importance and protocols of Health & Safety when working at elevated positions. Implement Health & Safety in Fall Protection: Put into action fall protection measures that meet Health & Safety regulations.
Health & Safety at Work: Ladder Safety Level 1 (HSE Compliant) Start your Health & Safety journey with Ladder Safety Level 1. Master Types of Ladders in Health & Safety. Learn Pre-use Safety Inspections for Ladder Safety. Excel in Health & Safety Ladder Set-Up. Achieve safe Ladder Placement in Health & Safety. Complete your Health & Safety Training in Ladder Safety. Learning Outcomes: Master Health & Safety in ladder use. Identify ladders in Health & Safety contexts. Conduct Health & Safety ladder inspections. Apply Health & Safety in ladder setup. Place ladders safely in Health & Safety. Train others in Health & Safety for ladders. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Health & Safety at Work: Ladder Safety Level 1 (HSE Compliant) Course Syllabus Master Health & Safety Importance: Understand the vital role of Health & Safety in ladder usage to prevent accidents and injuries. Identify Ladders for Health & Safety: Familiarise yourself with various types of ladders and their appropriate applications within a Health & Safety framework. Conduct Health & Safety Inspections: Learn to execute rigorous pre-use safety inspections in alignment with Health & Safety standards. Ensure Ladder Setup in Health & Safety: Acquire the knowledge and techniques for ladder setup, fully compliant with Health & Safety guidelines. Optimise Ladder Placement for Health & Safety: Understand the principles for securely placing ladders in varied work environments to uphold Health & Safety. Complete Ladder Safety Training: Obtain comprehensive ladder safety training, focusing on Health & Safety protocols for climbing, descending, and balance.
Childcare: EMDR Therapy for Trauma Counselling in Child Embark on a specialized journey in Child Care with our course on EMDR Therapy for Trauma Counselling in Children. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and its application in Child Care, focusing on helping children overcome trauma. Learning Outcomes: Understand the principles and application of Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Child Care. Learn the nuances of Child-Centered EMDR and its significance in Child Care. Master the EMDR 8-Phase Protocol tailored for Child Care settings. Acquire skills in implementing Desensitization techniques in Child-Centered EMDR within Child Care. Learn the process of achieving Closure in Child-Centered EMDR sessions. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Key Modules from Childcare: EMDR Therapy for Trauma Counselling in Child: Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Delve into the basics of EMDR Therapy, understanding how it is used to treat trauma in children. Child-Centered EMDR: Learn about adapting EMDR therapy specifically for children, focusing on their unique needs and developmental stages. EMDR 8-Phase Protocol: Study the structured approach of the EMDR 8-Phase Protocol and its effectiveness in Child Care. Desensitization in CC-EMDR: Explore the desensitization phase in Child-Centered EMDR, focusing on reducing the emotional impact of traumatic memories in children. Closure in CC-EMDR: Understand the strategies for achieving closure in EMDR therapy sessions, ensuring a sense of safety and completion for the child.