Training Services
Here at Safety at Work we run a wide range of courses to suit your needs. If there is a course that you would like to participate in please do not hesitate in contacting us.
Teaching Health & Safety Qualifications
Our Teacher/Trainers are
PGCE/NEBOSH - qualified
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) courses
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Syllabus
Part 1 - Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
a) Introduction
b) Health and Safety Law - scope of legislative requirements
c) Health - prevention of work related ill health
d) Safety - principles of accident prevention
e) Welfare - risks associated with poor workplace welfare
Part 2 - Workplace specific Health and Safety
f) Workplace and Work Equipment - hazards and risks associated with the workplace
g) Risk Assessment - accident and ill health prevention
h) Manual Handling - risks associated with manual handling
i) Hazardous Substances - appreciating the hazards and risks of hazardous substances
j) Ergonomics and Workstation Design - affect workplace has on health and safety
k) Working at Heights - hazards and risks involved
l) Transport and Vehicles - hazards and risks involved
m) Noise and Vibration - potential long and short term effects
Further Information
1 day course
Multiple choice exam assessment
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the CIEH
On-site or Public courses
Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH
Syllabus
a) Introduction to COSHH
b) COSHH Regulations
c) Health Problems
d) Identifying Hazardous Substances
e) Controlling Hazardous Substances
f) COSHH Assessments
Further Information
1/2 day course
Multiple choice exam assessment
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the CIEH
On-site or Public courses
Principles of Manual Handling
Topic areas covered
a) The process of Manual Handling in the Workplace
b) Manual Handling injuries and the activities which cause them
c) Manual Handling assessment and control options
d) Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Objectives
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
i) explain what is meant by the term 'Manual Handling' and give examples;
ii) explain how Manual Handling activities can cause injuries and give examples;
iii) state the principles for controlling Manual Handling risks and apply these in a practical context;
iv) demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a Manual Handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments;
v) demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
Further Information
1/2 day course
Multiple choice exam assessment
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the CIEH
On-site or Public courses
Other courses include
- Health & Safety Certificate – Basic (part of CIEH courses offered above)
- Health & Safety Induction (part of CIEH courses offered above)
- Working at Heights/Ladder Safety
- Health & Safety in the Use of Display Screen Equipment
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Management of Health & Safety at Work
- Risk Assessment
- Safe Use of Lifting Equipment – LOLER
- Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations – PUWER
For course costs and any more information about our Training Services please Contact Us.
Bespoke courses can be constructed and provided to suit your business requirements.
We can also provide courses covering engineering and operational requirements.
Basic Skills learning can be provided to help your business improve the skill levels of your workforce.