301 Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) courses

COURSES EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW. DURATION: 4 DAY (09:00 - 18:00) COST: £1500 PER PERSON LOCATION: HAMPSHIRE THIS 4 DAY HEFAT COURSE IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING AVAILABLE Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) has been designed for those operating or working in hostile or elevated risk environments who require an advanced level of medical training. The skills taught on the HEAT course are taken to the next level by training delegates how to deal with more complex levels of medical conditions and trauma first aid training coupled with practical training in the use of advanced medical equipment and techniques. In line with all of our benchmark courses HEFAT ensures that travellers from all backgrounds are prepared for the widest possible threat levels across the widest field of environments and situations. Delegates leave aware of potential risks and confident that they have the skills and knowledge to deal with immediate and developing situations. No previous training or qualifications are required to attend this course. Unsure if this is the right course for you? Get in touch with our team to help you choose the best course for your needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE ELEMENTS. * THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION * ADVANCED TRAUMA AND FIRST AID TRAINING * KIDNAP AND HOSTAGE * VEHICLE SAFETY AND SECURITY * POST TRAUMATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS * LANDMINE AND IED’S * NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES * WEAPON FAMILIARISATION * CONFLICT MANAGEMENT * RADIO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION

COURSES EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW. DURATION: 3 DAY (09:00 - 18:00) COST: £1250 PER PERSON LOCATION: HAMPSHIRE OUR EVER POPULAR, CERTIFICATED AND ACCREDITED 3 DAY COURSE WAS DESIGNED FOR TRAVELLERS FROM ALL SECTORS, FROM MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, CHARITIES AND INTERNATIONAL NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO OIL, GAS AND UTILITIES WORKERS, WHO FIND THEMSELVES WORKING IN UNFAMILIAR AND OFTEN HOSTILE LOCATIONS. No previous training or experience is required to attend this course, which has been structured to enable individuals and groups to transit to and work in a country or region whilst being aware of the inherent risks and dangers present and more importantly the steps that can be taken to avoid and deal with the situations they may be presented with. The focus at HET is to ensure that our delegates are able to get the job done, whilst having an appreciation for the risks and threats associated with travel to elevated risk environments, this ranges from bombings and vehicle related incidents to high risk kidnap situations. The remote medical training provided on the course is of high priority and provides the traveller with the knowledge and practical skills to save lives in remote locations.  Our highly experienced instructors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and ensure that the training delivered is extremely practical, current and most importantly relevant to ensure that the work gets done and everyone gets home safe. Unsure if this is the right course for you? Get in touch with our team to help you choose the best course for your needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE ELEMENTS. * THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION * FIRST AID TRAINING * KIDNAP AND HOSTAGE * VEHICLE SAFETY AND SECURITY * LANDMINE AND IED’S * WEAPON FAMILIARISATION * NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES * RADIO AND VOICE COMMUNICATIONS * CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full day course (classroom) * Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling * Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021 * Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before * 8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020 * This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Common manual handling injuries * Manual handling laws * Responsibilities of employers and employees * Manual handling risk assessments * Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: * Musculoskeletal system * Centre of gravity * Lever system * Manual handling equipment: * Types of manual handling aids and equipment * Maintenance and requirements for testing * Manual handling practical sessions: * Preparing for a lift * Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object * Team manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WORKING AT HEIGHT (RQF) * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * Raises awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height * Teaches how to ensure a safe working environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height * The consequences of non-compliance * Safe working practices when working at height * How to reduce the risks from: * Weather conditions * Working environments * Others working at height * Falling objects * Fragile surfaces * Importance of risk assessments * Rescue plan requirements * Selecting appropriate equipment * Identifying safety precautions when using equipment * Importance of Personal hygiene * Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 35 People died in 2017/18 due to falls from height * There were also 43,000 non-fatal accidents due to falls from height * These resulted in 80 major injuries * And 230 over-3-day absences, costing employees and employers money * Even just a height of less than 2 meters can result in serious, or even fatal, injuries * The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers, and those in charge of any type of work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people * Employees who do this course will learn to have a greater awareness of the risks involved in working at height, and on how to best manage those risks, ensuring the safety of all concerned -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This Health and Safety Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Health and Safety Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is an excellent way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2687/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPD ACCREDITED, INTERACTIVE SHORT COURSE * 2 hr session * Make sure that everyone knows what to do in case a member of staff or the public gets an asthma attack  * Better still, learn how to prevent an asthma attack from occurring in the first place! COURSE CONTENTS * What is asthma * How many people have asthma * How it affects a person's lungs * The severity of the condition * Triggers for an asthma attack * Signs & Symptoms of an asthma attack * Medication * First Aid for a person having an asthma attack * What it is like to live with asthma BENEFITS OF THIS SHORT COURSE: * In the UK, 5.4 million people (12.35% of the population) have asthma, 200,000 severely. * Every day, three of those people die from an asthma attack * Every 20 minutes, someone is admitted to hospital due to their asthma, and every 8 minutes, that is a child * Learning from home is a good way to keep one's skills and knowledge up to date * With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could potentially save someone's life!

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 1 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN A CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF) * One day course * For those applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES THE HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT TEST FOR OPERATIVES AND SPECIALISTS BOOK OR DVD BY CITB! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Face to Face: One day course + time for self-study required * This course is supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) * This course is designed to give learners a route to applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * The purpose of a risk assessment * The purpose of a method statement * The legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements * The common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries * The implications of not preventing accidents and ill-health at work * Health and safety definitions * Hazards and potential risks of a a range of situations * The importance of reporting accidents and near misses * Accident reporting procedures * Risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments * The reasons for using safe manual handling in the workplace * The employees' responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance in relation to manual handling in the workplace * The procedures for safe manual handling * Working at height * Employees' legal responsibilities in relation to working at height * Potential hazards when working at height * Controlling risks and hazards while working at height * Regulations regarding working at height * COSHH: substances hazardous to health * Common risks to health within a construction environment * Drugs and alcohol * Personal Hygiene * Asbestos * PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) * Working around plant and equipment safely BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness * They have a much higher rate of work-related ill-health than those working in many other industries * Construction workers have the highest rate of musculoskeletal disorders compared to other occupations * This course develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment so they can work safely on a construction site * Those who successfully complete this Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and have completed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years can then apply for a Green Labourer CSCS card. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Health And Safety In A Construction Environment Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This course leads to the obtainment of the CSCS labour card, allowing workers to work on construction sites. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2442/9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This 1 hour on-line training seminar provides an opportunity for employers, HR managers, supervisors, and team leaders to learn how domestic abuse can impact on an employee and the business as well as the next steps to support your staff and protect your business.

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (ANNUAL REFRESHER) (RQF) * Half day course * How much do you still remember from your last first aid training course? * Skills fade rapidly. This course is there to ensure learners retain the most important skills of saving a life. * The Annual Refresher as recommended by HSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Assessing an Incident * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * Are you already holding a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? * How much can you still remember a year later? * HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake Annual Refresher training during any three year FAW/EFAW certification period. This will help qualified first aiders remain competent and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures. * In just half a day, this course is an ideal way to satisfy HSE requirements whilst minimising disruption to the work day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees keep your First Aid skills up to date. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3154/9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) * Three-day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to be a first aider * Recommended by HSE for high risk workplaces -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider * Assessing an Incident * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Shock * Eye Injuries * Angina * Heart Attack * Stroke * Asthma * Diabetes * Anaphylaxis * Head Injuries * Spinal Injuries * Chest Injuries * Fractures * Sprains, Strains and Dislocations * Poisoning BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. * This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing adequate first aid training * Typically, first aiders will hold a valid certificate in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) * Our QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - FAW - training course is the one recommended for first aiders in a high risk workplace * Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! * As this is a Regulated Qualification, employers can book this course for their employees in the safe knowledge that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) REQUALIFICATION COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two-day course * Requalify for First Aid at Work in just two days, instead of three * Continue to remain a first aider in the workplace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider * Assessing an Incident * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Shock * Eye Injuries * Angina * Heart Attack * Stroke * Asthma * Diabetes * Anaphylaxis * Head Injuries * Spinal Injuries * Chest Injuries * Fractures * Sprains, Strains and Dislocations * Poisoning BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Do you already hold a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? * Is it about to run out? * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. * This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing adequate first aid training * Typically, first aiders will hold a valid certificate in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) * This course leads to a new QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate and is the one recommended for first aiders in a higher risk workplace * As this is a Regulated Qualification, employers can book this course for their employees in the safe knowledge that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our First Aid at Work Requalifying course leads to a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/X