CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course - 1.5 hr session - Learn from the comfort of your own home or workplace - Learn how to deal with wounds, burns, sprains & strains, and other injuries Course Contents: What is classed as Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Who is a DSE user Illnesses and Injuries caused by the incorrect use of DSE How to set up your workstation so as to avoid injuries and musculoskeletal disorders DSE Assessment Checklist Work routine and the importance of taking breaks Eyes and eyesight testing Identifying training needs Working from home and home working assessments Benefits of this Short Course: In 2018/2019, nearly half a million people suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, most of them having suffered from this for a while Though 138,000 of them only started having problems this year These conditions can significantly affect a person's life, and limit their mobility and dexterity This leads to being forced to retire early from work, earn less and have less of a social life I enjoyed the minor injuries webinar as it refreshed my memory in these areas and gave me the confidence to deal with any of these now. The training was delivered with practical demonstrations and I enjoyed the chance to use my brain during the lockdown.DEBBIE GROSCH-SQUANCE
Legionella Responsible Person is suitable for any persons wanting to gain an understanding of Legionella and how to prevent or control the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria.
CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 1½ hr session Learn to deal with bleeding, from minor bleeds to catastrophic bleeds Become a life-saving hero if ever someone is seriously injured Course Contents: How to treat minor bleeding How to treat major bleeding Types of bleeding How to treat catastrophic bleeding Tourniquets Why to use a tourniquet How to use a tourniquet How to make an improvised tourniquet How to use a Tourni-Key Wound packing How to use Celox Z-Gauze How to improvise packing a wound How to treat gunshot wounds Practical elements: There is an option of learning how to deal with catastrophic bleeding in person, so you get to practice these skills (and play about with fake blood 😀). For that, see our Catastrophic Bleeding course module. Benefits of this Short Course: We all have regular injuries which cause us to bleed If not properly cared for, even a small cut can turn septic and kill or maim Serious car accidents, machinery accidents at work, weapon wounds, terrorist attacks and more can also lead to catastrophic bleeding Did you know that a person could bleed out in just five minutes..? You're got to act quick, decisive and correctly Please don't do what you see in the movies - you will kill the person even quicker...
Developing a network of MHFA Champions is a key step in creating a mentally healthy workplace. The MHFA Champion one-day course will give you all the skills you need to be an MHFA Champion. This one-day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you: An understanding of common mental health issues Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness Ability to spot signs of mental ill-health Skills to support positive wellbeing 1 Introduction to MHFA and understanding mental health (3 hours 30 mins) About Mental Health First Aid About mental health and stress in the workplace Stigma and discrimination Depression Anxiety disorders Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis) Early warning signs of mental ill-health Alcohol, drugs and mental health 2 MHFA Champion in practice (3 hours 30 mins) Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis Suicide Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgementally Action 3: Give support and information Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help Action 5: Encourage other supports Recovery Building a mentally healthy workplace Action planning for using MHFA
This course provides the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with ACM's. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with ACM's as defined in HSG210 and in accordance with CAR 2012 Reg 3(2). In addition to the Asbestos Awareness, those employees whose work will knowingly disturb ACMs, and which is defined as non-licensable work or NNLW, should receive additional task-specific information, instruction and training.
P404 Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos is the industry standard qualification for those whose work involves air sampling and clearance testing, such as asbestos analysts. In addition to holding the qualification, they are required to undertake and provide evidence of annual refresher training. RP404 Refresher is a new course, specifically designed to meet this requirement. RP404 Refresher enables candidates to revise and update their knowledge on air sampling and clearance testing techniques, and to receive a certificate of course completion by passing a written examination, which covers both the theory and practice of air sampling and clearance testing.
P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings is the industry standard qualification for those whose work involves asbestos management, such as duty holders and building managers. In addition to holding the qualification, they are required to undertake and provide evidence of annual refresher training. RP405 Refresher is a new course, specifically designed to meet this requirement. RP405 Refresher enables candidates to revise and update their knowledge on good asbestos management practices, and to receive a certificate of course completion by passing a written examination, which covers both the theory and practice of managing asbestos in buildings.
The main subject areas of the course are: Asbestos and other Fibrous Materials. Health Hazards and Exposure Limits. Asbestos in Buildings and Conducting Surveys. Asbestos Remediation and Assessment Prior to Reoccupation. Air Sampling and Fibre Counting. Analysis for Bulk Samples.