The IOSH Managing Safelyaward is valid for three years. Award-holders need to undertake this one-day refresher programme every three years in order to maintain their status.
This very interactive, practical programme covers:
An interactive case study exercise is used throughout the day to apply refreshed knowledge to the plan-do-check-act model and then link it back to the workplace. For example, participants examine the elements of a safety and health policy, come up with ideas to influence safety culture, and select the best communication methods to engage a workforce.
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This is an essential programme for members of staff whose role exposes them to aggressive or violent behaviour.
1 What's happening?
Issues around us
Risks in context
Personal experiences
2 Safety fundamentals
Following internal policy and procedure
Personal safety and lone working
Use of technology
3 Nipping issues in the bud
Recognising early warning signs
Avoiding causing problems for ourselves
4 Calming - Reaching - Controlling
Tips and techniques for potentially calming a situation
Reaching and building rapport
Accelerants - tips on avoiding accelerating a situation
Assertiveness techniques
Non-verbal behaviour
Active listening and the use of questions and distractions
Exploring ways forward and identifying win/wins
Avoiding the secondary argument
Fogging
The 'drama triangle'
If all else fails...
5 Harassment, stalking and on-line bulling
What constitutes harassment and definition of stalking
On-line bullying
Steps to take
6 Reporting principles
Importance of incidence reporting
Taking care of us
What next?
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Mental Health First Aid England Aware is an introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma.
Through an interactive instructor-led live session, you will learn:
What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
An introduction to some common mental health issues
Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health
Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing
Outline
What is mental health?
Mental Health Continuum
Factors that affect mental health
Stigma
Stress and stress management
Spotting signs of distress
Mental health conditions:DepressionAnxiety disordersPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harm
Recovery
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources
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To be able to provide First Aid in the workplace, as identified by the workplace risk assessment, and to a standard recognised by the HSE. This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training.
This course explores ‘What is diabetes’ and the basic anatomy and physiology of what happens to cause diabetes, management, short & long term complications, and caring for someone with diabetes.
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