Health and Safety
A high standard of Health and Safety in the workplace is essential to make sure we are not harmed in any way from the work we do. Poor Health and Safety standards can result in poor business reputation, fines, prosecution, business closure, injury and loss of life.
That’s why our Health and Safety courses are designed to ensure you understand the potential Health and Safety risks in the workplace. With courses in Health and Safety Awareness, Risk Assessment, Working at Height and COSHH our courses will equip you with the essential skills needed to identify workplace hazards and risk before it’s too late.
What’s more, as regulated qualifications, you can rest assured that booking one of our courses for your employees means that you have fulfilled your legal responsibility to provide adequate training.
Our Health and Safety courses can be delivered at your place of work at a time and date that best suits you. We deliver Health and Safety courses throughout Cumbria and the UK.
What you need to know
It is an employer’s duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training to employees to allow them to work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk.
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with a basic introduction to Health and Safety in the workplace, including the role that everyone plays in maintaining a safe working environment.
Intended Audience
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace has been designed for all employees working in different types of environments to help raise their awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Course Overview
Learners will develop a basic knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
The learner will:
- • Understand the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
- • Understand the scope of hazards and risks in the workplace
- • Understand the range of workplace conditions that can affect Health and Safety
- • Understand the requirements for workplace procedures
Duration 1/2 day
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£55pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their awareness of Health and Safety, including the role that everyone plays in maintaining a safe working environment.
Intended Audience
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification is ideal for all employees to raise their awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Course Overview
Learners will develop a greater understanding of Health and Safety issues.
Learners will:
- • Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- • Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
- • Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
- • Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
Duration 1 day
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£70pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification is designed to help Learners develop a more advanced knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Intended Audience
The Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is ideal for those who are aspiring to, or are presently working at a supervisory or management level and wish to enhance their Health and Safety knowledge.
Course Overview
Learners will cover a range of Health and Safety topics.
The learner will:
- Understand the requirements for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Understand the benefits of using a safety management system
- Understand the principles of risk assessment
- Understand the risks and control methods for common workplace hazards
- Understand how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents
Duration 3 Days
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£180pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with a greater awareness of risks in the workplace and the measures that can be taken to control them.
Intended Audience
The Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment is ideal for anyone in a work environment.
Course Overview
During this 1 day course, Learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of Risk Assessment. Topics covered include: main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a Risk Assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more.
The learners will:
- • Understand why Risk Assessments are necessary for maintaining and improving standards of health and safety at work
- • Understand the principles of Risk Assessment
Duration 1 day
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£70pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
Level 2 Award in Working at Height
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed to provide Learners with a greater awareness in the use of ladders, step ladders, harnesses and a variety of other equipment that is used when Working at Height.
Intended Audience
The Level 2 Award in Working at Height is ideal for those who work, or are aspiring to work in environments that involve safe Working at Height, such as building and construction workers, agricultural workers, factory and warehouse workers, forestry workers and more.
Course Overview
During this 3 hour course, learners will develop a basic awareness of Working at Height, focusing on key principles such as: safety considerations, legal obligations, hierarchy of control measures, reporting procedures for defective equipment and much more.
The learners will:
- Understand legislation, regulation, roles and responsibilities when Working at Height
- Understand safe working practices when Working at Height
- Understand the types of equipment and testing requirements associated with Working at Height
Duration ½ Day
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£55pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed to develop Learners’ knowledge of COSHH Regulations and requirements.
Intended Audience
The Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH is ideal for all employees, and specifically those who wish to work in an environment with hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.
Course Overview
During this half day course, Learners will develop their understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures required to ensure hazardous substances are properly controlled, as well as learn how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances.
The learners will:
- Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
- Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
- Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled
Duration ½ Day
Delegates Maximum of 16
Location
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Cost
£55pp + VAT
Course information courtesy of Qualsafe Awards
