Did you know that 30.7 million working days were lost due to work-related illnesses and workplace injury in 2017/18? It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training to employees to allow them to work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk. The QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been specifically designed to provide candidates with a basic introduction to workplace health and safety. It is suitable for all employees working in a range of environments, as well as employees returning to work or entering work for the first time. With all subjects covered in just 4 hours, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification is ideal for providing employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety whilst helping employers to fulfil their legal duties.
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 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
The Site Safety Plus SMSTS course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Safety Plus CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme. All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates issued after 1st January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue. The two day refresher course will enable current SMSTS certificate holders to renew their qualification, however this course can only be attended by current and valid CITB SMSTS certificate holders. The CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge. The course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry. Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS training certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day course certificate. Details of the course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day refresher course. Objectives of SMSTS Refresher Courses APPRECIATE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION ACCIDENT CAUSES COSTS AND REASONS FOR PREVENTION UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM RELEVANT LEGISLATION APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE GUIDANCE NOTES CODES OF PRACTICE AND CASE LAW CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS MONITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO OPERATIVES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS Course Duration: 2 Days SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria: FULL ATTENDANCE OF ALL TRAINING COURSE SESSIONS PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FOUR CORE EXERCISES AN OVERALL REVIEW BY THE COURSE TUTOR A PASS MARK IN THE 25 QUESTION MULTI-CHOICE PAPER Successful candidates will be awarded the Site Safety Plus CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). This certificate will remain valid for 5 years.
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.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
The CIEH Introductory Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides an awareness of key health and safety issues, and the part that staff should play in keeping themselves and others free from harm at work. This course will give you a basic background in, and understanding of, general health and safety practices and the control measures required to reduce risks in the workplace.
The CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety supports businesses in their legal obligations to ensure employees are protected from harm. This course is ideal for those who want to develop their knowledge of health and safety issues in the workplace and of the regulations for maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. This course will focus on common hazards and how to control them. It will help you work more safely and be more aware of how your own actions can affect the health and safety of others.