This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work.

It covers different types of abrasive wheel, safety in their use and how to identify the type of wheel.

Duration:  100 minutes

Approved by:  IIRSM & CPD

Anyone who fits abrasive wheels to work equipment or uses work equipment fitted with abrasive wheels should take this course to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, 1998, and the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974.

Course Content Includes:

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
• Methods of marking abrasive wheels
• Methods of storage, handling and transportation
• Testing and inspection
• Methods of mounting on equipment
• Method of dressing wheels
• Compounds used in manufacturing
• Accident statistics

Completion of the course:

Successful candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Course duration: 3 hours

This course is intended to give you an overview of how the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works, what the scoring criteria are and how these are assessed by the inspectors, the appeals process, the Safer Food Better Business management system, E-Coli and concludes with some practical advice for ensuring your premises gets the best score possible.

Approved by: CPC & Insitute of Hospitality

Course duration:  50 minutes

This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explains the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. It then finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.

Approved by:  CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM

Duration: 100 minutes

This course examines bribery and the legislation, measures and procedures that can uncover, control and reduce the impact of this criminal activity. This information is broken down into the following sections; Why corruption and bribery occur, The UK Bribery Act, Anti-bribery policies, anti-bribery management systems and how to deal with bribery in the workplace.

Approved by:  CPC & Institute of Hospitality

Duration: 50 minutes

This course is aimed at Health & Safety Managers, Managers of buildings and building trades, Plumbers, Electricians, Painters & Decorators, Gas Fitters, Cable Layers, Demolition Workers, Plasterers, Heating & Ventilation Engineers, Roofing Contractors, Fire & Burglar Alarm Installers, and General Maintenance Staff. 

Course Content Includes:

• Asbestos – related history 
• Asbestos types and sources
• Applications, and asbestos in buildings
• Health effects 
• Legislation – current update
• Surveys – accreditation and training
• Working with asbestos registers
• Outline of management duties

Completion of the course:

After successfully passing a short test, successful candidates will receive a certificate.

As well as informing you about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver a lot more information about: Recognising asbestos, where it's used, minimising the risks and legislation about working with asbestos. This course is a variation on the Asbestos Awareness course that contains specific information for designers and architects.

Approved by: IATP & CPD

Duration: 75 minutes

This course is aimed at Health & Safety Managers, Managers of buildings and building trades, Plumbers, Electricians, Painters & Decorators, Gas Fitters, Cable Layers, Demolition Workers, Plasterers, Heating & Ventilation Engineers, Roofing Contractors, Fire & Burglar Alarm Installers, and General Maintenance Staff. 

Course Content Includes:

• Asbestos – related history 
• Asbestos types and sources
• Applications, and asbestos in buildings
• Health effects 
• Legislation – current update
• Surveys – accreditation and training
• Working with asbestos registers
• Outline of management duties

Completion of the course:

After watching videos, candidates will take a multiple choice test. Successful candidates will receive a certificate.

Persons assessing DSE work stations

This course will educate you about what your duties are as a DSE assessor. It will familiarise you with what to look out for when assessing user’s workstations, how to best set up equipment, what postures users should adopt, and other ways to minimise the strain imposed on users’ bodies. With this knowledge, you’ll be fully prepared to recognise hazards and risks and take action to rectify any problems with users' workstations so their well being is guaranteed.

By the end of this course learners will know:

• What DSE is and what defines a DSE user.

• The DSE regulations and what your duties are as a DSE assessor.

• The health risks commonly associated with DSE and the importance of assessing risks.

• How to carry out a DSE assessment of a user's workspace and what hazards you should look out for.

• How to select and set up ergonomic equipment and ensure users' environments pose minimal risks.

• What postures users should assume to minimise strain placed on their body, as well as the importance of taking breaks and stretching.

• The importance of providing users with information and training about their DSE set-up and good posture

This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment. 

Approved by: IFE,CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality and IIRSM

Duration: 60 minutes

This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment. This course is a variation on the Basic Fire Awareness course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.

Approved by: CPD, Gatehouse Awards and IIRSM

Duration: 60 minutes

This course explains the background to Legionella, the potential risks associated with water systems and how these can be prevented or controlled. It helps you to understand the risk that Legionella poses and helps you develop the systems and working practices you need to stay ahead. It gives you enough knowledge to get a Legionella control programme off the ground yourself – or make confident, informed choices when commissioning others to take this on for you.

Approved by:  CPD, Gatehouse Awards, IIRSM

Duration: 75 minutes

This course defines behavioural safety and explains the origins of the concept. It covers how it can be implemented in the workplace and some of the potential benefits. It includes analysis of some examples of 'at risk behaviours' and some examples of ways you can measure how well your organisation is doing when it comes to safety. Finally, it touches on some of the key laws regarding health and safety in the workplace and how to ensure positive workforce attitudes.

Approved by: IIRSM

Duration: 45 minutes

This course trains operatives in the correct operation of the Cable Avoiding Tool (CAT) and Signal Generator (Genny). The equipment is used to locate underground cables and services. The equipment should not be used by operators without proper training.

The cable avoiding tool and signal generator (genny) are commonly used to locate underground cable and pipes on-site, but they are often used by untrained staff. This could result in errors being made, and the possibility of accidents occurring. This course will enable delegates to understand fully the correct operation and functions of this equipment.

Course content includes:

• Theory of cable location
• Controls and display indications
• Calibrating, and pre-use tests
• Operation of power and radio modes
• Compatibility between C.A.T. and genny
• Operational techniques
• Use of accessories supplied
• Use with sonde
• Accuracy of results

Completion of the course:
Delegates will take a short written test and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful delegates will receive a training certificate and photo ID card.

This awareness course covers the core concepts of the regulations and details the various roles that are required for a construction project along with the key documents that need to be produced. It starts with an introduction to CDM, then covers some of the parameters that need to be checked when a project is being planned. It finishes by detailing a number of example projects that illustrate how the regulations can be applied.

Duration:  40 minutes

Approved by:  IIRSM

This course provides instruction in health and safety for managers and employees working on site, and also covers the workplace in general. It will help both employers and employees to comply with the law regarding to health and safety. 

This is the CITB course necessary to obtain the CSCS Green Site Labourers card. 

Please note:
In order to gain the Green CSCS Card, delegates will also be required to complete the Health, Safety & Environmental (Operatives) Touch Screen Test.

Course Content Includes:

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities
• Accident reporting & emergency procedures
• Risk assessments
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Manual Handling
• Working at height
• Working with electricity
• Noise & vibration
• Fire prevention
• Working in confined spaces
• COSHH Regulations

This course is essential for anyone that manages’ or controls work in a confined space. The course is based in the classroom and does not involve a practical assessment. Please note that this course does NOT qualify delegates to physically enter a confined space.

Who is the course for?

This course is essential for anyone who manages’ or controls work in a confined space. The course is based in the classroom and does not involve a practical assessment.

Course content includes:

• Current legislation
• Hazard identification
• Equipment selection
• Permits to work
• Safe working procedures
• Hygiene
• Gas detection
• Breathing apparatus
• Accident and emergency procedures

Completion of the course:
Delegates will complete a written assessment. Successful delegates will be issued with a training certificate and photo ID card.

An essential training course for any operatives who carry out or intend to carry out work in confined spaces. This 2 day course also covers the use of full breathing apparatus, for use when the air in a confined space is known not to be breathable.

Who is the course for?
This course is essential for operatives who carry our or intend to carry out work in confined spaces. The 2 day course covers the use of full breathing apparatus.

Course content includes:

• Current legislation Hazard identification 

• Equipment selection

• Permits to work 

• Safe working procedures

• Hygiene

• Gas detection

• Use of oxygen escape sets and full breathing apparatus

• Accident and emergency procedure

Completion of the course:

Delegates will complete written and practical assessments. Successful delegates will be issued with a training certificate and photo ID card.

An essential training course for any operatives who carry out or intend to carry out work in confined spaces.

Who is the course for?
This course is essential for operatives who carry out or intend to carry out work in confined spaces.

Course content includes:

• Current legislation
• Hazard identification
• Equipment selection
• Permits to work
• Safe working procedures
• Hygiene
• Gas detection
• Use of oxygen escape sets
• Accident and emergency procedures

Completion of the course:
A short theory assessment will be completed. Course material and handouts will be supplied. Successful delegates will be issued with a training certificate and photo ID card.

This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It's aimed at anyone who is exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.

Duration:    125 minutes

Approved by:   IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality

This course is designed for anyone who works with or handles substances that are potentially hazardous to health and deals with COSHH legislation. COSHH sheets will be introduced, and actions for Emergency First Aid will be highlighted. Disposal and storage of hazardous substances will also be discussed.

Course Content Includes:​

• Welcome & introduction
• Employer's and employee's legal responsibilities
• Definitions
• Principles of prevention
• 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
• Quantitative and Qualitative assessment
• Recording of significant findings
• Method statement development
• Effective communication
• Control systems & monitoring
• Accident statistics

Completion of the Course:

Duration: 2 Hours​

Candidates will take a short written test, and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Approved by:  CPD

 
This course is intended for Demolition Operatives who require a general overview of health and safety issues and how they affect their activities. 
 
Course Aims and Objectives

To keep site personnel up to date with health and safety legislation.  This half day course can be used as preparation for the health and safety test or as a refresher for staff who have attended a course before recent legislative changes were made. 
 
Content:

• Individuals responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Specific demolition hazards  How demolition hazards are controlled
• How everyone on-site can help achieve better practical standards of safety on site
• Risk Assessment / Hazard Spotting Exercises 

This course is aimed at users of display screen equipment or DSE as it's often called. DSE is a term that covers a wide range of equipment. If DSE equipment like this is not set up correctly, users are at increased risk from certain disorders. As an employee, you share the responsibility to keep people safe at work. That means undergoing relevant training and ensuring that rules are followed.

Duration:   50 minutes

Approved:   IIRSM & CPD

This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as its key components voltage, current and resistance. It will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and death statistics, and describe a simple way of remembering the electrical hazards. It then goes on to provide basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock.

Duration:   45 minutes

Approved by:   IIRSM

This Emergency First Aid Refresher course will highlight some of the most common situations that you might come across and the actions that you can take to help.

Duration:   150 minutes

Approved by:   IIRSM, Institute of Hospitality & CPD

This course is provided in association with Nuco Training to give candidates the appointed person first aid qualification. This is the minimum qualification required for a person appointed by an employer to take charge of First Aid arrangements.

Course Content Includes:

• Definition of First Aid
• Responsibilities of an appointed person
• Actions in an emergency 
• Breathing & circulation 
• Airway obstruction
• Resuscitation
• Treatment of bleeding
• Dressings & bandages
• Treatment of shock

Completion of the course:

Candidates will be practically assessed, and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful candidates will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

We offer session rates for up to 12 delegates - please call for costing

This course is for those who are required to wear a tight fitting facepiece during their works. 

Course Content Includes:

• Regulatory overview and legal responsibilities 
• Reasons for the dust mask training
• Types of dust masks 
• Face Fitting of dust mask 
• Qualitative assessment

Completion of the course:

Candidates on completion of the course will receive a certificate stating the Make, Model, and serial number of the Dust mask tested on.

This can be carried out at our premises in Wolverhampton or onsite where required (minimum of 6 x delegates for onsite).

Learn how to identify the different types of fire extinguishers that might be installed within your workplace and what situations they might be used in. At the end of the final module you will be presented with a simulation along with a test of what you've learned.

Duration:   25 minutes

Approved by:    CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM

This course is for employees who are to be designated as Fire Wardens, or who have responsibilities to ensure that their employers are complying with current legislation relating to fire precautions. There is also a practical content showing the use of fire extinguishing equipment.

Course Content Includes:

• Fire legislation
• Action on discovering a fire
• Behaviour of fire and smoke
• Chemistry of combustion
• Fire drills
• Properties and recognition of extinguishers
• Use of extinguishers
• Sprinkler systems

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a short written test, a practical assessment, and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of competence.

Duration: 3 hours

Day Rate (upto 8 x delegates) enquire within

The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. - Please note, that this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses.

Duration:    220 minutes

Approved by:   CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM

The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. - Please note, that this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses. This course is a variation on the Fire Marshal course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.

Duration:   220 minutes

Approved by:    CPD, Gatehouse Awards and IIRSM

This course is provided in association with Nuco Training to give candidates the First Aid at Work qualification. This will enable successful candidates to carry out the duties of a First Aider in the workplace.

Course Content Includes:

• Principles of First Aid
• The role of the First Aider
• Actions in an emergency 
• Breathing & circulation 
• Airway obstruction
• Resuscitation
• Treatment of bleeding
• Dressings & bandages
• Treatment of shock

Completion of the course:

Candidates will be individually practically assessed, and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful candidates will receive a First Aid at Work certificate.

The new regulations in Control of Vibration at Work act Regulations 2005. The new regulations impose strict new limits on the length of time employers can expose workers to vibration and employers will be liable to criminal prosecution if the regulations are ignored.

The Hand Arm Vibration Training Course will raise awareness to the operator/employer on how to prevent Hand Arm Vibration (HAV).

Content:

• Provide training on health risks and the safe use of equipment
• Assess the risk of the health of employees and plan for its control
• Manage the risk by measuring the vibration on all you’re machines
• Provide suitable equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Provide health surveillance for your employees where risks cannot be completely eliminated
• Provide reports to the relevant authorities of cases of HAVS
• Describe and discuss the medical condition and assess the groups at risk
• The best ways of avoiding HAVS
• The correct way to hold and operate machinery
• Which workers are at risk
• Which tools are at risk

Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance

Course duration is 2 hours

This course gives candidates an in-depth knowledge of harnesses and their use. It will enable candidates to select, inspect and use a harness correctly, whether for general use or for use with Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS).

Course Content Includes:

• Legal responsibilities for workers and employers
• Using harnesses
• Hierarchy of control
• Choice of harness and lanyard
• Pre-use checks
• Interim Inspections
• Mandatory Inspections
• Rescue situations
• Keeping of records

Completion of the course:

Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance

This course will start by defining infection prevention and control and explaining the impact of good and bad infection control. It then goes into detail about the legislation that applies to infection control, the different types of microorganisms, how bacteria are transmitted, the chain of infection, and much more.

Duration:   60 minutes

Approved by:   CPD

This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more.

Duration:   60 minutes

Approved by:   CPD

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.

Duration 45 minutes

Approved by:   IIRSM

At the end of this course, candidates will have an understanding of what a risk assessment is and how to complete one. To achieve this the course will define important terms, provide some basic background information to explain how important risk assessments are and discuss some of the legislation that applies. It will then go on to provide practical advice on how to identify hazards and analyse risk before finishing off by explaining the responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding risk assessments.

Duration:   90 minutes

Approved by:   IIRSM & CPD

The IOSH Managing Safely course provides accredited health & safety training for managers and senior staff across a wide range of businesses.

Managers and Senior staff are required to manage efficiently and effectively in compliance with both the organisation's safety policy and current health & safety legislation.

Course content includes:

• Safety management models and risk management
• The nature of commonly encountered hazards
• Human factors affecting safety performance
• Accident causation and investigation
• Recognition and control of workplace hazards
• Effective communication
• Specialised hazards
• The Costs of accidents

Completion of the course:
Delegates will take a written test and complete a project. Successful delegates will receive the IOSH Managing Safely certificate

The IPAF Powered Access Licence is internationally recognised as the foremost qualification for the operation of powered access platforms (MEWPS). This course covers the most common categories which are 3a and 3b (Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts). If only one category is required there is a cost reduction of £50   

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN TRAIN ON THE 1B CATEGORY IF REQUIRED. PLEASE CONTACT US IF TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON OTHER CATEGORIES.

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities

• Different categories of MEWPs

• Main structural parts of MEWPs

• Pre-use inspections

• Testing and inspection

• Safe operating methods

• Practical training

Completion of the course:
Delegates will take a written test and a practical assessment. Successful delegates will receive a certificate and the IPAF Powered Access Licence, showing the categories on which they have been trained. The licence is internationally accepted.

This course is provided in association with the Ladder Association to give candidates certificated training in the use of ladders and steps.

Course Content Includes:

• Overview of legislation & regulations
• Hazards in using ladders & stepladders 
• Selection of appropriate work at height equipment
• Determination of when it is appropriate to use ladders or stepladders
• Standards and classifications
• Correct inspection techniques
• Storage, handling and maintenance

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a short written test, and be practically assessed. They will receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Successful candidates will receive a certificate and photo I/D card issued by the Ladder Association. Candidates wishing to be trained in Ladder Inspection can undertake the Ladder Association Ladder Inspection course.

Duration: Half Day

This course provides training on kinetic lifting techniques for individual lifting as well as information on the requirements for carrying out a TILE assessment under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Course Content Includes:

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities

• Common hazards when lifting & moving 

• Accident statistics

• TILE risk assessments 

• Causes of injury & strain

• Main parts of the spine

• Correct handling techniques

• Weight limits and guidelines

• Assessment of individual safe limits

Duration: 3 Hours

Completion of the course:

Candidates will receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

This course outlines exactly what constitutes manual handling and covers the regulations and legislation that apply to manual handling tasks. It then goes on to cover safe handling techniques and how to develop good habits in relation to manual handling. It finishes off by introducing some practical solutions and the use of mechanical aids. Important note: Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include manual handling you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.

Duration:  75 minutes

Approved:   IIRSM & CPD

This course will show you how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Duration:  55 minutes

Approved by:  IIRSM & CPD

Anyone who works with mobile aluminium scaffold towers should take this course, to comply with the duties placed upon employers and employees by law.

Course Content :

This course is the standard tower course approved by PASMA, which is the main international body governing scaffold towers. Topics covered include:

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities
• Tower components
• Pre-use inspection
• Safe methods of erection & dismantling
• Variances in manufacture
• Common hazards
• Practical training

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a written test, and following practical training also take a practical assessment. Successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by PASMA and a photo I.D. PASMA licence, which is internationally accepted. 

This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities, injuries and diseases at work. It includes details of a wide range of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations and also covers the role risk assessment plays in the selection and use of PPE. The course concludes with advice on how to use, fit and wear PPE and its physical and theoretical limitations.

Duration:  60 minutes

Approved by:  CPD

Employees or managers wishing to become an appointed persons for Portable Appliance (PAT) Testing within organisations utilising electrical appliances.

Course Content Includes:

• Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities

• Visual inspections

• Class I Tests

• Class II Tests 

• Flash testing

• Hazards of incorrect testing

• Electronic tester operating techniques

• Recording results

• Labeling of equipment

Completion of the course:

Candidates will receive a practical assessment and receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Candidates will receive a certificate of competence. Please note this course does not cover 3 phase equipment. ​

Duration: 1 Day

This course is for those responsible for writing risk assessments and method statements. Example exercises will be undertaken. Differences between hazards and risks will be explained. Candidates will produce risk assessments and method statements as part of the course record.​

Course Content Includes:​

• Welcome & introduction
• Regulatory overview and legal duties
• Definitions
• Principles of prevention
• 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
• Recording of significant findings
• Method statement development
• Effective communication
• Control systems & monitoring​

Duration: 3 Hours​

Completion of the course:​ Candidates will carry out a practical and receive a certificate of attendance.

Safewise Essentials: Best Practices and Legislation

I hope this email finds you well.

At Safewise, we are committed to supporting our members in safeguarding their workforce through comprehensive Health & Safety consultancy services. While our focus has traditionally been on protecting workers via advice, risk assessments, training, and workplace inspections, we recognise the crucial role that owners, managers, and supervisors play in maintaining a safe working environment.

To address this, we are continuing to offer our unique course designed to enhance the understanding and competence of those in leadership positions. Our Owner/Manager and Supervisor Course is a comprehensive 4-hour monthly session that covers:

• Health & Safety legislation
• Real-life case studies
• Best practices for workplace safety

This course is invaluable for ensuring owners, managers, and supervisors fully know their responsibilities. By participating, your business can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training and be used as evidence for safety accreditations.

Key Benefits of Attending:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of relevant H&S legislation
• Learn from real-world case studies to better understand potential risks
• Implement best practices to enhance workplace safety
• Provide documented training evidence for safety accreditations

We highly encourage you to book a place on this course for yourself or a colleague to not only bolster the H&S knowledge within your business but also to contribute to a safer, more compliant workplace. The next course date will …..

Thank you for your continued commitment to health and safety. We look forward to seeing you at our next session.

In this course you'll learn about the prevalence and different types of 'sharps litter' that can be found in the UK. It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps including some of the common blood-borne viruses. It also covers the responsibilities of employers, the equipment needed and the effectiveness of PPE. Finally, it'll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you're unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.

Duration:  55 minutes

Approved by:  CPD

This course will introduce you to some of the statistics relating to slips, trips and falls and dispel some of the myths surrounding them. It also touches on the law as it relates to slips, trips and falls. It contains real examples of where things have gone wrong and some practical steps that could have been taken to prevent these incidents. The course also covers some of the straightforward changes that can be made in most businesses to significantly reduce the risk of a slip, trip or fall incident occurring.

Duration:  60 minutes

Approved by:  IIRSM

The Site Manager's Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course is the most recognised training course for site managers in the UK. It is accredited by the CITB and covers all aspects of health and safety on site. This day release course is run over 5 weeks, with delegates attending 1 day per week.

Who is the course for?
Individuals responsible for planning, organising, monitoring controlling and administering a work force on site. Typically, there would be site managers, potential site managers, and senior staff with health & safety responsibilities.

Course content includes:

• Health & Safety legal responsibilities

• Managing Health & Safety at work

• Risk assessments

• Management of sub-contractors

• Measuring & monitoring of performance

• Hazards - Asbestos, Electricity, Fire

• New Roads & Streetworks

• Working at Height

• Personal protection

Completion of the course:

Course assessment is determined by achievement in four criteria:

• Full attendance of all sessions

• Key exercises undertaken during the course

• Overall assessment by the course tutor

• Written examination paper

Successful delegates will receive the SMSTS certificate awarded by the CITB and be entered onto the CITB Construction Training Register.

This course is administered by Construction Skills and is designed for all individuals responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering a workforce. Typically these would be site managers, potential site managers, supervisors, and anyone with health and safety responsibilities.

Course Content Includes:

• Health & Safety legal responsibilities

• Managing Health & Safety at work

• Risk assessments

• Management of sub-contractors

• Measuring & monitoring performance

• Hazards - Asbestos, Electricity, Fire

• New Roads & Streetworks

• Working at Height

• Personal protection

Completion of the course:

Course assessment is determined by achievement in four criteria:

• Full attendance of all sessions

• Key exercises are undertaken during the course

• Overall assessment by the tutor

• Written examination paper

Successful candidates will receive the SMSTS certificate awarded by Construction Skills.

This course is administered by Construction Skills and is designed for first-line managers or those about to acquire supervisory duties. It explains the individual's legal and moral responsibilities and gives guidance in the monitoring of safety practices of groups of operatives. It will prepare candidates for the more involved Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).

Course Content includes:

• Health & Safety legal responsibilities
• Managing Health & Safety at Work
• Risk assessments
• Management of sub-contractors
• Measuring & monitoring performance
• Hazards on site
• Working at height
• Personal protection

Completion of the course:

Candidates will complete a written test, and successful candidates will receive the SSSTS Certificate issued by Construction Skills.

The law requires that anyone who wears a tight-fitting dust mask should be trained and tested to ensure the mask they are wearing gives the protection it is designed to do.

If you would like to carry out Face Fit dust mask Training/Testing on your own workers, we offer this course for £165.00 + VAT per delegate.

This course offers the flexibility to be able to train/test your own employees.

Thousands are estimated to die every year because of exposure to various hazardous substances. Exposure can be substantially reduced when the correct Respiratory Protective Equipment are fitted.

The training includes:

Why Face Fit Testing
The Law
Set-up of the Equipment
Dust Mask Selection
The Sensitivity Test
Practical face fit testing

There is a practical element to this course and upon successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate of competency.

In order to carry out your own testing, you will need to bring a Qualitative face fit testing kit, or we can supply a kit for an additional cost (see our website.).

Please note: Even though this training course is referred to as "train the trainer" it only provides training to allow the attendees to conduct Qualitative face fit testing of their own employees, not to enable them to teach the subject themselves.

If you provide respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to your employees, then it is essential that you have documentary evidence to show the RPE fits the wearer. By subjecting each wearer to a face-fit test you can be sure that your organisation is fulfilling the requirements laid out by the HSE.

Recent research indicates that a large number of the RPE used, does not offer the wearer the level of protection assumed and one of the major reasons is that it simply does not fit!

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.

Duration:  105 minutes

Approved by:  CPD, Gatehouse Awards and IIRSM

This course is for managers and employees and gives candidates a good overall knowledge of the Working at Heights Regulations, 2005. This will enable candidates to organize and plan working at height, avoid risks and select appropriate work equipment for a particular task.

Course Content Includes:

• Overview of the Working at Height Regulations

• Accident statistics

• Definition of Work at Height

• Risk assessment and hierarchy of measures 

• Organization & planning

• Selection of appropriate equipment

• Use of ladders and stepladders

• Inspection of equipment

• Emergency procedures

Completion of the course:

Candidates will receive a course handout summarising the topics covered. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

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.

Duration:  25 minutes

Approved by:  IIRSM & CPD

Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so  knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses. The course covers a wide range of topics including fire safety, asbestos awareness, working at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. It also covers schemes for improving safety performance and methods of protecting the environment.

Duration:  150 minutes

Approved:   IIRSM & CPD

At the end of this course you will have an understanding of health and safety legislation and you'll be able to list common causes of accidents. You'll also be able to understand good practice in relation to electricity and describe the use of safe manual handling techniques as well as be able to describe good practice associated with COSHH regulations, be able to describe your action in the event of a fire and also you will know how to deal with an accident.

Duration:   45 minutes

Approved by: IIRSM & CPD