| Health and Safety Courses |
| Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (1 day) |
A Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) approved course designed for employees working in any sector or industry to give them an
understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace. On successful completion participants will receive a level 2 award certificate in Health and Safety
in the workplace.
The course includes: |
- Legislation
- Health
- Safety
- Welfare
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- The workplace and workplace equipment
- Risk assessment
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances
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- Ergonomics and workstation design
- Transport and vehicles
- Noise and vibration
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| Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (3 days) |
A Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) approved course designed for any member of staff in a management or supervisory role. This qualification will enable them to improve the Health and Safety culture in their workplace whatever the size, scale and activity. It is suggested that candidates have some prior knowledge and understanding of basic health and safety.
The course includes: |
- Concept of Health and Safety
- Accidents in the workplace
- Assessing risks
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- Ill health in the workplace
- Legal Provision (UK Only)
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- Health and Safety organisation and management
- Supervising Health and Safety
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| Managing Safely (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) (4 days) |
An Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) approved course designed for managers and supervisors to give the information and skills required to manage resources and risk in the workplace.
The course includes: |
- Introducing managing safely
- Assessing risks
- Controlling risks
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- Understanding your responsibilities
- Identifying hazards
- Investigating accidents and incidents
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- Measuring performance
- Protecting our environment
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| Stress Management (4 hours) |
This course is designed for any member of staff at risk of, or currently experiencing, work related stress. Managers requiring an insight into the signs and symptoms of stress in the workplace, and management of stress in the workplace.
The course includes: |
- The reasons for tackling work related stress
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- What is stress?
- What causes stress?
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- How can we manage stress?
- Coping with stress
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| Manual Handling Courses |
| Safer Manual Handling (Objects) (3 hours) |
This course is suitable for all employees involved in moving and handling objects on a regular basis. The course aims to meet the needs of your particular workplace, and will be adapted to ensure your requirements are included.
The course includes: |
- Current legislation and professional guidelines
- Mechanics and function of the spine
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- Risk factors of back pain
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
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| Safer Manual Handling (People) (1 day) |
This course is suitable for all people involved in the moving and handling of people. The course is designed to give an introduction or up-date in the
safer manual handling of people. It embraces the current guidelines set out in The Guide to the Handling of People (5th Edition) and complies with current legislation.
The course includes: |
- Current legislation and professional guidelines
- Mechanics and function of the spine
- The importance of back care and good posture, and the risk factors of back pain
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- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Problem solving
- Handling strategies for clients with impaired mobility
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- Principles of normal human movement and promotion of client independence
- Use of equipment
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| Safer Manual Handling People (Wheelchair Users) (5 hours) |
This course is suitable for anyone supporting an essential wheelchair user with transportation and transfers on a regular basis. The course includes both theory and practical sessions to educate participants on safer manual handling techniques when pushing wheelchairs and assisting wheelchair users with transfers. It aims to give the participant an insight into how it feels to be an essential wheelchair user, and what efforts can be made to improve access for both wheelchair users and those pushing wheelchairs.
The course includes: |
- Relevant legislation and professional guidelines
- Mechanics and function of the spine
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- Risk factors of back pain
- Problem-solving
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
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- Handling strategies for clients who use wheelchairs
- Practical work with transit, self-propelling and powered wheelchairs
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Phone us now to discuss your requirements
0845 5191 999 |
