Health & Safety Courses






CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

- Health and safety understanding for all employees

Outline Programme:

The qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation,
• Health,
• Safety,
• Welfare,
• The workplace and workplace equipment,
• Risk assessment,
• Manual handling,
• Hazardous substances,
• Ergonomics and workstation design,
• Transport and vehicles,
• Noise and vibration.

Qualification information:

Designed for - All employees
Course Duration - 6 hours
Assessment Method - Multiple choice examination
QCA Accredited - Yes
Level - New Level 2
Suggested progression on completion- CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety




CIEH Principles of Manual Handling

- Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks

Overview:

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Outline Programme:

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The process of manual handling in the workplace,
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them,
• Manual handling assessment and control options,
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Qualification information:

Designed for - All employees
Course Duration - 2-3 hours
Assessment Method - Multiple choice test of 20 questions
QCA Accredited - No
Level - Level 1
Suggested progression on completion- CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety




CIEH Certificate in Stress Awareness

Introduction to the issue of work-related stress

Overview:

This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress.

Outline Programme:

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Definitions of stress,
• Stress as an occupational health hazard,
• Identification of basic workplace stressors,
• Development of basic controls for work-related stressors,
• Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation.

Qualification information:

Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

Prerequisite - All employees
Course Duration - 4 hours
Assessment Method - Review of the student’s own work practices, to be completed under trainer supervision following training
QCA Accredited - No
Level - Level 1
Suggested progression on completion - CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety



First aid courses
Approved by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) Please ring 0800 0556620 for further details

Four Day First Aid at Work – (FAW)

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation,
• Resuscitation (CPR),
• Wounds & Bleeding,
• Head Injuries,
• Shock,
• Poisons,
• Diabetes,
• Epilepsy,
• Heart Attack,
• Burns & Scalds,
• Sprains, strains and dislocations,
• Fractures,
• Eye Injuries.

Six Hour Appointed Person

Recommended for employment where a four day First Aider is not required.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• What to do in an emergency,
• Resuscitation (CPR),
• First aid for the unconscious casualty,
• Wounds and Bleeding,
• Other work related injuries, particular to the type of employment.