Step Ladder Safety Awareness Workplace accidents can have serious consequences for both the casualty and their organisation. It is important that both employees and their employers understand the risks associated with working from height and that they know how to use equipment in a safe, appropriate manner. An individual can sustain an injury falling just a couple of metres. They can also suffer a back injury if they fail to take precautions when moving and positioning equipment. Stepladders are used frequently in the workplace, so it is essential that employees know when and how to use them. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with stepladders, how to put in place effective precautionary measures and how to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose. Not all accidents are preventable, but when everyone knows how to work safely, the majority of incidents can be avoided. You Will Learn:- Why you need to take the risk of accidents and injury seriously and why the proper use of stepladders should be of concern to all employees and employers. How to assess whether a stepladder is the most appropriate form of equipment for a task and the factors you must take into consideration when conducting a risk assessment. How to check that a stepladder is fit for purpose, how to spot the signs that indicate it should be withdrawn from use and how to ensure that a faulty piece of equipment is not used by mistake. What you need to remember when working with a stepladder, including how to position your body and work effectively with tools whilst carrying out a task. How to move and store a stepladder safely and securely, taking into account its material, intended purpose and points of structural vulnerability. Benefits Of Taking This Course:- You will be able to use a stepladder confidently and safely, both at home and in the workplace. You will be able to offer guidance to others who are inexperienced in stepladder use. You will have a greater understanding of health and safety concerns at work, which is especially beneficial if you are in a management or HR role. You will be in a position to advise your organisation regarding stepladder and work at height policies, which may make an appreciable difference to the number of accidents recorded at your place of work. Course Modules: Module 1: The Importance of Stepladder Safety Module 2: When is a Stepladder the Most Appropriate Piece of Equipment? Module 3: What Should You Check Before Using a Stepladder? Module 4: Using a Stepladder Safely Module 5: How to Store and Handle a Stepladder
Threats of Working at Night Certification In the present progressively worldwide society, a developing number of individuals are viewed as "night laborers". These are people that work at any rate three hours every night consistently during the long stretches of 11pm and 6am. As more individuals start working these sorts of movements, including crisis laborers, medical care experts, assembly line laborers and surprisingly middle class venture expedites, the threats of the night move are additionally getting progressively clear. Shockingly, numerous individuals occupied with this kind of work don't think about the dangers or how to forestall genuine harm to their wellbeing. This course furnishes you with extensive data about the threats of working around evening time. It starts by discussing night work all in all, including a prologue to the pertinent UK enactment overseeing this sort of move work. The course at that point moves straightforwardly into discussing the risks related with working around evening time. Then, understudies are given data about forestalling or moderating these threats. At last, adapting procedures are given, assisting with facilitating the separation related with working around evening time. You Will Learn:- The meaning of a "night specialist" and instances of occupations that fit that portrayal Insights regarding the guidelines and guidelines covering night laborers in the UK Data about the effect of working around evening time on your physical and emotional wellness Tips on the most proficient method to forestall certain threats related with night work from happening Tips on the most proficient method to lessen the effect of unavoidable dangers Data on the most proficient method to adapt to the effect night work can have on your enthusiastic satisfaction and gathering of people Advantages of Taking This Course Finding out about the various standards that apply to night laborers instead of the individuals who work during the day Understanding the specialized meaning of night work Realizing how to recognize the dangers associated with night move work Figuring out how to diminish the effect of night work on your wellbeing Deciding how to adapt to the effect night work can have different parts of your life, including your feeling of prosperity
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Infections don’t clock in or out — and neither should your workplace safety plan. From flu outbreaks to more serious health threats, knowing how to manage infectious diseases at work is no longer just “a good idea”, it’s essential. This Workplace Infectious Disease Management Course is designed to give you a solid understanding of how diseases spread in working environments and how to reduce the risk before it causes real disruption. Whether you're based in an office, warehouse, or remote setup, this course offers clear steps to help create a safer space for everyone. You’ll learn how to spot signs early, how to build a disease response plan, and how to communicate safety protocols without causing panic. With up-to-date guidance tailored to modern workplaces, this course blends serious know-how with sensible strategies you can actually use. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight-talking knowledge for today’s health-conscious workforce. Whether you're managing a team or just want to protect yourself and others, you’ll leave with information worth having in your back pocket — especially when things go viral (and we don’t mean on social media). Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Infectious Diseases Module 02: Common Infectious Diseases in the Workplace Module 03: Epidemiology and Disease Control Module 04: Occupational Exposure and Risk Assessment Module 05: Infection Control Measures in the Workplace Module 06: Outbreak Management and Emergency Preparedness Module 07: Legal and Ethical Considerations Learning Outcomes: Identify and analyse common workplace infectious diseases for prevention strategies. Apply epidemiological principles to control and mitigate disease outbreaks. Conduct thorough occupational exposure assessments to assess potential risks. Implement infection control measures to create a safe workplace environment. Demonstrate proficiency in managing infectious disease outbreaks and emergencies. Navigate the legal and ethical landscape surrounding workplace infectious diseases. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Healthcare professionals Human resources personnel Safety and compliance officers Facility managers Emergency response teams Government health officials Workplace health and safety advocates Public health researchers Career path Infection Control Officer Occupational Health Specialist Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Workplace Health Advisor Public Health Inspector Health and Safety Consultant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
This course explores the risk to workers caused by the Covid-19 virus and covers actions that can be taken by employers and employees to protect themselves and each other as they return to work. The content of this course is based on the latest information from the UK government and the NHS.
This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. It covers what constitutes work at height, the safety issues, and how to assess and reduce some of the risks. Important note: Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include working at height you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.
This course will cover the legislation associated with working in confined spaces. What constitutes a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, and emergency procedures and rescue. Important note: This is an awareness course only, designed for people who need to be aware of the hazards and risks of confined space working but are not required to enter a confined space. If you are required to perform any work activity in, or in the proximity of, a confined space then you will also need to have an 'approved' standard of practical training at the 'appropriate' level.