Gain a better awareness and understanding of the risks and hazards presented by working at height in this practical and insightful introductory course. Discover why it is so important to be able to identify and manage the potential risks that working at height presents, and learn how you can actively contribute towards creating a safer working environment for employers and employees alike.

There are a number of professions that require employees to work at height for prolonged periods of time such as construction. Many people make the mistake of thinking that unless they work in this or a similar industry then taking a course in working at height safety awareness simply isn’t necessary. In fact, it is relevant and applicable for anyone who works at any height that may result in accident or personal injury.

It’s important to remember that a person doesn’t have to be working at a great height for there to be a potential risk of accident or injury. In fact, even working at a relatively low height can present risks and even a minor fall can cause injury. Landing awkwardly from even a low height can result in nasty bruises or even worse a broken limb. There’s also the associated risk that such a fall, however minor, could aggravate a pre-existing medical condition. When we take all this into consideration, it’s easy to see why Managing at Height Awareness is a relevant and sensible training option for a great many employees working across a broad range of different industries.

Key Learning Points

Take your career to the next level by enrolling on this engaging introductory-level training course, designed to increase awareness of how to reduce and manage the risks associated with working at height. This course is ideally suited to:

• Those whose professions require them to work at height and wish to increase their awareness of health and safety regulations, and learn how to manage the risks associated with working at height.
• Managers and/or supervisors who are responsible for a team of employees who are required to work at height.

Key focus areas of this course include:

• Gain awareness of the relevant health and safety procedures as applicable to working at height, and understand working at height regulations.
• Learn to recognise the potential risks and hazards associated with working at height.
• Increase your awareness of the risk assessment process and learn how it should be properly applied when using access equipment such as ladders or mechanised lifts.
• Understand the importance of proper planning and recognise the need to implement the appropriate preventative and precautionary measures.
• Learn to identify and select the correct type of safety equipment and access equipment when planning a project that requires employees to work at height.
• Recognise why it is so essential to regularly inspect access equipment and ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.
• Understand the need for accurate record keeping.
• Gain an appreciation and understanding of the fact that working at height safely is not solely a concern for those working in the construction industry – this training course is useful for anyone who works at any height where there is a potential for accident or injury.
• Understand the law and its implications in relation to the risks and hazards associated with working at height.

Advantages of this course

• Gain theoretical and practical knowledge in this introductory entry-level awareness course that can be applied both in the workplace and in a domestic setting.
• Hosted on our Learning Management System, which is designed to provide an intuitive and succinct user experience.
• Allows access to a whole range of interactive and innovating digital learning features
• Adapt the course to complement any learning style, and to fit even the most hectic of schedules.
• Ability to learn anywhere, at any time and on any device including PC, tablet and mobile phone.
• Complete this introductory entry-level awareness course and receive an course completion certificate.

This Risk Assessment package will give you all the necessary skills you will need to work in the catering environment in a variety of positions, either as part of your existing role, or this could be the start of a career change!

Here you will learn the basics, through a blend of 4 courses, all related to Risk Assessment in one way or another.

Description

This package contains 4 courses, blended together to give you a well-balanced knowledge of Risk Assessment practices.

How to Write a Method Statement

By the end of the course employees will:

• Understand what a method statement is and how it is applied in the workplace.
• Recognise the need for, and practical use of, method statements in a workplace context.
• Understand the key differences between a risk assessment and a method statement and know when and how to use one in a workplace context.
• Be able to create a method statement for use in their own workplace.
• Know how to ensure that their actions, as well as the actions of other staff members, contribute towards promoting health and safety in the workplace.
• Recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff members understand their individual role and responsibilities in the event of a health and safety incident occurring, or accident or injury taking place in their place of work.
• Be able to communicate effectively and with confidence should any staff members be unclear as to what their role and responsibilities are in the event of accident or injury occurring in the workplace.
• Recognise the need to monitor the job/task/project to ensure that the requirements of the method statement are adhered to and properly implemented.

How to Write a Risk Assessment

This course is aimed at students who have already successfully completed the How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment course and focuses on the specifics of recording any significant findings to an acceptable industry standard. It is aimed at employees whose role requires them to provide input or assist in the process of conducting risk assessments in their place of work.

• Learn what a risk assessment is and how it should be applied in the workplace..
• Recognise the need for, and practical use of, risk assessments in the workplace environment..
• Understand the key differences between a risk assessment and a method statement, and know when and how each should be used within your place of work..
• Learn how to conduct a risk assessment to the expected industry standard in your place of work..
• Explore practical ways to ensure that your actions help to promote the health, safety and welfare of all employees..
• Discover why it is so important that all those involved in an organisation’s emergency response plan completely understand their role and individual responsibilities..
• Learn how to communicate confidently and effectively should any staff member require further clarification regarding their role and individual responsibilities..
• Understand the importance of regularly reviewing risk assessments, updating where necessary and ensuring that all recommendations are adhered to and correctly applied.

Use this course to build a more expansive framework of knowledge and discover how any employee can actively contribute towards promoting the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others in almost any type of working environment.

How to Carry out a Risk Assessment

The course is aimed at:

• It is an ideal training option for those working across a broad range of industries and sectors including construction, mechanics, sales, IT and manufacturing.
• Employees whose jobs require them to provide input into the risk assessment process within a business/company/organisation.
• Those looking to expand their existing knowledge base, enhance their current career prospects and/or boost their earning potential.
• Employers/employees who wish to help promote a safer and more sustainable working environment by increasing their knowledge of health and safety and learning how this can be applied in a workplace context.

Upon successful completion of How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment, students can:

• Understand what a risk assessment is.
• Be able to carry out simple risk assessments in their own place of work.
• Identify any potential risk and hazards in the workplace.
• Identify who may be at risk.
• Ascertain what risk control measures are already in place and decide whether further measures should be implemented.
• Provide constructive input into the risk assessment process including what precautionary and protective measures should be implemented in order to reduce risks and help prevent accident or injury from occurring.
• Ensure that all potential risks have been properly assessed and that the appropriate risk control measures have been implemented to reduce these risks.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Awareness

• Designed for entry-level students who are looking to increase their knowledge of health and safety best practices when using, or exposed to, substances that can be potentially hazardous to health.
• Discover the fundamental health and safety regulations in relation to working with, or in close proximity to, hazardous substances.
• Learn why it is essential to conduct COSHH assessments in any workplace environment where hazardous substances are in use.
• Identify what constitutes a hazardous substance, and what factors need to be present in order for a substance to be classified as such. Such substances may include toxic chemicals, industrial cleaning products or any substance that contains explosive or flammable properties.
• Learn how to evaluate the potential risks posed by working with, or being exposed to, any substance that is deemed harmful to human health.
• Identify associated risks of working with hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Apply suitable controls and implement safety control strategies based on the latest health and safety legislation in order to manage and/or reduce the risk of using, working with or in close proximity to hazardous substances.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of health and safety best practices that can be practically applied in the workplace, and in any situation where hazardous substances are in use.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• Brought to you via e-Learning’s flexible, accessible and innovative learning solution.
• Gain knowledge that can be applied across many sectors and industries including construction, commerce, industrial cleaning and manufacturing.
• Cost effective learning solution for those looking to increase their training and knowledge-base: option to save on travel costs, accommodation, and any expenses incurred because of time spent away from current employment.
• Flexible way of learning – choose when and where and learn at a pace tailored to each student’s individual needs.

“Have you had an accident at work lately?” – thanks to adverts like this, if someone has an accident at your place of work, chances are it will cost your company money, sometimes a lot of money, depending on the severity of the incident in question.

Not only can there be a potentially huge financial cost involved, the cost to your organisation’s reputation could be far worse.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

You will be able to identify safety problems, and become more efficient at solving them.

You will learn to create incident reports.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

Your company will save money in the long run by ensuring high safety standards, thus resulting in better safety for your employees.

Discover the main principles of manual handling safety awareness in this interesting and absorbing basic entry-level course. It’s suitable for all employees who lift heavy objects within their place of work and wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of safe handling techniques. It’s also an ideal training opportunity for those looking to enhance their understanding of health and safety best practices to help boost their employment options and increase their earning prospects.

Poor manual handling practices and unsafe lifting techniques are the cause of a significantly high number of the injuries that occur in the workplace each and every year. In fact, recent statistics suggest that unsafe manual handling techniques are responsible for a third of all reported workplace injuries, and in some cases recovery can be a long and difficult process.

Such injuries, although commonplace, can have vast and far-reaching consequences, both for the individual involved and the organisation they work for. It can result in a great deal of personal discomfort and emotional distress for the victim, and create disruption and legal hassle for their employers. Injury in the workplace as a result of poor manual handling techniques can also have quite serious financial implications, as victims may have to take extended leave from work to undergo costly medical treatment. These lost days at work through personal injury can end up costing businesses hundreds, and in some cases even thousands, of pounds each year.

However, the good news is that such injuries are entirely preventable. Armed with the right knowledge and training, employees can learn how to manage risks, implement suitable control measures and dramatically reduce the chances of personal injury from occurring.

Key Learning Points

The course is suitable for all employees who wish to increase their awareness of safe manual handling and lifting practices and learn to:

This course introduces entry-level students to the fundamental principles of safe handling practices for those who are required to manually lift or handle heavy objects in the workplace.

• Appreciate the necessity of safe manual handling awareness in the workplace.
• Identify the risks and hazards associated with manual handling tasks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of safe manual handling techniques including good posture and adopting a stable and balanced position.
• Understand the legalities involved with manual handling in the workplace as stipulated in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992), which applies to any work that involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying.
• Protect themselves from accident and personal injury in the workplace by adopting and promoting safe manual handling techniques within their place of work.

Upon successful completion of the course employees are able to:

• Identify manual handling risks and hazards within their place of work.
• Understand and be able to explain the function of the spine in relation to manual handling and lifting techniques.
• Recognise how unsafe manual handling techniques increases the risks and hazards of accident and/or personal injury from taking place in the workplace.
• Adopt and apply the practical use of safe manual handling techniques when carrying out manual handling tasks within their place of work – this includes ensuring the correct posture and a stable and balance position is adopted at all times.

Advantages of this course

• Introduces students to the main principles of safe manual handling techniques, which allows them to reduce risks and protect themselves from sustaining a workplace injury.
• Provides delegates with a cost-effective and flexible learning solution that can be adapted to suit even the busiest of schedules. Students can complete the course at a pace that suits them, and tailor the course materials to complement their individual learning style.
• Adapt the course to suit your schedule and individual style of learning.
• Choose from a broad selection of multimedia content, interactive course materials and engaging quizware.

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Health and safety are now primary concerns for all employers. In 2014/15, over a million people suffered from a work-related illness in Great Britain alone*. In the office environment, slips and trips cause 40% of all reported injuries and can extremely serious when they happen at height.

This course is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to become proficient in the practices of health and safety, knowing what makes a workplace legally fit for purpose.

Designed by leading environmental health specialists from Acoura – the UK’s fastest growing provider of risk services for the food and drink supply chain – there are modules giving a fascinating and comprehensive foundation in this vital discipline. The course content covers everything from common workplace injuries to working at height, welfare issues and vehicle accidents.

The course is structured to blend interactive learning with quick quizzes and a short certificated test on completion. Narration is from Lisa Ackerley, better known as TV’s ‘Hygiene Doctor’. This allows learners to engage with the course content via a familiar and authoritative spokesperson for health and safety.

A wide range of people are likely to benefit from this course, including:

• Staff working in an environment which requires them to operate from height, handle hazardous substances or operate vehicles;
• Anyone looking to learn how to avoid common health and safety occurrences;
• Managers and staff responsible for overall workplace safety.

Key learning points

This course is designed for learners’ convenience. It can be completed at the individual’s own pace and the final test can be taken an unlimited number of times if required.

The modules cover an extensive range of common health and safety issues faced by staff operating in a variety of different working environments, including:

• The consequences of poor health and safety;
• The main areas of law that cover the workplace;
• Management’s responsibility for the welfare of employees;
• Identification of hazardous substances;
• Hazards associated with manual handling and working at height.

Each module contains interactive quizzes to reinforce what has been learnt, and all topics will be covered in the final test.

Advantages of this course

• The course can be of great benefit to staff at all levels.
• The comprehensive modules give learners the practical tools and understanding required to help ensure their workplace is a safer place for all.
• All course content can be accessed via any Internet-enabled device.
• The final test can be taken an unlimited number of times if required.
• On completion learners should be able to:
  • Control and report occupational health hazards
  • Reduce the likelihood of slips trips and falls
  • Understand the level of first aid required at different sites
  • Control the use of hazardous substances
  • Assess, manage and reduce a variety of health and safety risks.
• In addition to teaching invaluable practical skills, the course provides an excellent base from which learners can explore more advanced and specialised health and safety modules and programmes.

Discover the fundamentals of writing a risk assessment in this engaging and accessible follow-up course, designed for students who have already successfully completed the How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment course. It provides students with a basic framework of knowledge and arms them with a practical set of skills that they can apply in their place of employment.

No matter what type of employment you are in or what type of business you own, every organisation is required by law to carry out risk assessments. This legal requirement is in place to help protect the health, safety and welfare of employees. For some, the thought of carrying out a risk assessment and then having to record any significant findings can seem like a daunting prospect. The reality is that you don’t have to be a health and safety expert to be able to carry out a risk assessment, provided you fully understand exactly all of the elements involved in the process.

Many organisations prefer for risk assessments to be carried out ‘in-house’ because existing employees are already familiar with their working environment, and may already have identified some potential risks and hazards. Provided staff members receive the right training and have the confidence to put their newly acquired skills into action, then there’s no reason why employees can’t carry out a risk assessment to the expected industry standard.

This course guides students through every step of the process of writing a risk assessment, and equips them with essential knowledge and practical skills that allows them to approach the task with complete and total confidence.

Key Learning Points

This course is aimed at students who have already successfully completed the How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment course, and focuses on the specifics of recording any significant findings to an acceptable industry standard. It is aimed at employees whose role requires them to provide input or assist in the process of conducting risk assessments in their place of work.

• Learn what a risk assessment is and how it should be applied in the workplace.
• Recognise the need for, and practical use of, risk assessments in the workplace environment.
• Understand the key differences between a risk assessment and a method statement, and know when and how each should be used within your place of work.
• Learn how to conduct a risk assessment to the expected industry standard in your place of work.
• Explore practical ways to ensure that your actions help to promote the health, safety and welfare of all employees.
• Discover why it is so important that all those involved in an organisation’s emergency response plan completely understand their role and individual responsibilities.
• Learn how to communicate confidently and effectively should any staff member require further clarification regarding their role and individual responsibilities.
• Understand the importance of regularly reviewing risk assessments, updating where necessary and ensuring that all recommendations are adhered to and correctly applied.

Use this course to build a more expansive framework of knowledge, and discover how any employee can actively contribute towards promoting the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others in almost any type of working environment.

Advantages of this course

• Hosted on our unique Learning Management System (LMS), which is optimised for use with PC, laptop and mobile device, and is designed to provide users with a slick and efficient user experience.
• Help with finances: save on any costs or expenses incurred including money spent on travel, accommodation and any time spent away from work.
• Adapt the course to suit your schedule and individual style of learning.
• Choose from a broad selection of multimedia content, interactive course materials and engaging quizware.

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Learn the basics of writing method statements in this interesting and engaging online course. It provides entry-level students with a comprehensive overview of safe systems of work and demonstrates how they can be effectively applied in a workplace context.

Risk management is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. A method statement or safe system of work is a document that stipulates how a task or project is to be undertaken to help ensure the safety of workers and prevent accident or injury from occurring in the workplace. After a risk assessment is carried out, a method statement is then used to decide on a logical outcome or course of action.

Once the risks have been identified, a method statement outlines what steps should be taken in order to reduce these risks and ensure that the project is carried out as safely as possible. This course guides students through each stage of the process and enables them to approach the task of creating, or assisting in, the production of method statements in the workplace with complete confidence.

Key Learning Points

The How to Write – Method Statement course is aimed at:

• Those whose jobs require them to produce and/or assist in the task of producing method statements in their place of work.
• Those who work in industries such as construction or engineering and whose jobs require them to work with dangerous substances, electrical equipment, machinery etc. on a regular basis.
• Any employers or employees who wish to increase their awareness of health and safety, enhance their existing knowledge and skill set and contribute towards creating and maintaining a safer working environment.

By the end of the course employees will:

• Understand what a method statement is and how it is applied in the workplace.
• Recognise the need for, and practical use of, method statements in a workplace context.
• Understand the key differences between a risk assessment and a method statement, and know when and how to use one in a workplace context.
• Be able to create a method statement for use in their own workplace.
• Know how to ensure that their actions, as well as the actions of other staff members, contribute towards promoting health and safety in the workplace.
• Recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff members understand their individual role and responsibilities in the event of a health and safety incident occurring, or accident or injury taking place in their place of work.
• Be able to communicate effectively and with confidence should any staff members be unclear as to what their role and responsibilities are in the event of accident or injury occurring in the workplace.
• Recognise the need to monitor the job/task/project to ensure that the requirements of the method statement are adhered to and properly implemented.

Advantages of this course

• Introduces the fundamental principles of writing a method statement and teaches students how to implement these safe systems of work within their place of employment.
• Hosted on our unique Learning Management System (LMS), which is optimised for use with PC, laptop and mobile device, and is designed to provide users with a slick and efficient user experience.
• Flexible and accessible: the course can be adapted to complement any learning style and tailored to fit into any schedule.
• Access to our online learning and networking platform, which is designed to make the process of learning a more fun and collaborative experience, via the integrated social tools.

Learn how to carry out a standard risk assessment in the workplace by enrolling on this insightful entry level course that provides students with essential knowledge of health and safety best practices.

Discover which working practices carry a recognised risk of harm including working with electricity, gas, machinery, working at height and working with hazardous substances. Learn how to identify potential risks and hazards in the workplace, and gain knowledge of health and safety best practice that can be applied in order to help create a safer working environment for all those working within an organisation.

This entry-level course is a perfect training option for those who perform and/or assist in the task of carrying out a risk assessment in their place of work. It’s also ideal for those who work in a supervisory or managerial position and wish to increase their awareness of health and safety best practice, in order to protect staff members and promote a safer working environment.

Students who enrol on this course have the reassurance of knowing that they are being taught to the highest possible educational and industry standard. Students can also have the confidence of knowing that they do not complete the course in isolation. The process of learning is a far more fun and collaborative experience, online learning and networking platform and integrated social tools.

Key Learning Points

• This entry-level awareness course provides students with a general, but nonetheless essential, understanding of how to carry out a risk assessment in the workplace in a safe and effective way.
• It equips students with the ability to identify potential risks and safety hazards, and provides them with the skills to be able to implement appropriate risk control measures.

The course is aimed at:

• It is an ideal training option for those working across a broad range of industries and sectors including construction, mechanics, sales, IT and manufacturing.
• Employees whose jobs require them to provide input into the risk assessment process within a business/company/organisation.
• Those looking to expand their existing knowledge base, enhance their current career prospects and/or boost their earning potential.
• Employers/employees who wish to help promote a safer and more sustainable working environment by increasing their knowledge of health and safety and learning how this can be applied in a workplace context.

Upon successful completion of How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment, students can:

• Understand what a risk assessment is.
• Be able to carry out simple risk assessments in their own place of work.
• Identify any potential risk and hazards in the workplace.
• Identify who may be at risk.
• Ascertain what risk control measures are already in place and decide whether further measures should be implemented.
• Provide constructive input into the risk assessment process including what precautionary and protective measures should be implemented in order to reduce risks and help prevent accident or injury from occurring.
• Ensure that all potential risks have been properly assessed and that the appropriate risk control measures have been implemented to reduce these risks.

Advantages of this course

• How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment is hosted on our unique Learning Management System, which is compatible with all the latest browsers, and optimised to provide a fast and succinct user experience.
• Flexible and accessible so students are able to work where and when they like and at a speed that suits them.
• Take advantage of online learning and networking platform, which allows students to swap ideas, share information and/or simply connect with fellow students.
• Varied multimedia course content and quizware that’s designed to appeal to any kind of learning style.
• Monitor progress throughout duration of the course: access test scores and exam results.
• Cost-effective online learning solution: students can save on travel expenses, accommodation and lost earnings.

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Learn how to carry out a fire risk assessment in the workplace, and develop knowledge and understanding of fire safety regulations that can be practically applied in a workplace setting. This course is aimed at those who have already successfully completed the ‘How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment’ module. It provides the essentials of understanding and recognising the need of conducting a fire risk assessment in the workplace.

A basic fire risk assessment comprises of:

• Identifying any potential risks or fire hazards, such as sources of ignition in the workplace.
• Identifying who may be at risk of personal injury as a result of a fire breaking out in the workplace.
• Evaluating and then reducing any identified risks and fire hazards.
• Recording any relevant findings.
• Creating an emergency plan and ensuring that all staff members are familiar with and able to follow procedure in the event of a fire being discovered or taking place in the workplace.
• Continue to systematically review fire protocol and safety procedures, and update elements where appropriate.

Additional considerations include:

• Identifying fire detection and warning systems such as smoke detectors, and regularly checking them to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
• Identifying emergency routes and the location of fire exits in the workplace.
• Checking that there is adequate fire-fighting equipment in the workplace, such as fire extinguishers.
• Ensuring that an emergency fire evacuation plan is implemented, and that it is practiced so that all staff members are familiar with the procedure.

Key Learning Points

• Employees who have previously completed the module, ‘How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment’.
• Employees who are required to provide input into the risk assessment process with specific regard to fire risk assessments in their place of work.
• Anyone looking to acquire new skills and expand their knowledge base.
• Those looking to embark on a new career path, boost their employment prospects and/or maximise their earning potential.
• The factors that need to be in place to prevent a fire from starting and those in the event of an actual fire – sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen.
• Common Sources of ignition found in a workplace environment including lighting, naked flames, electrical equipment etc.

‘How to Carry Out a Fire Risk Assessment’ teaches students to:

• Understand what a fire risk assessment consists of.
• Be able to conduct a simple fire risk assessment in their place of work.
• Identify potential risks in the workplace, and understand how these risks could cause a fire to start.
• Identify what precautionary and preventative measures should be implemented in order to protect the health and safety of all those working within a business/company/organisation.
• Be confident and knowledgeable enough to be able to provide constructive input to the fire risk assessment process – this would include being able to suggest what precautionary measures should be implemented and which risk management systems should be put in place.
• Reduce the risk of fire in their place of work and contribute towards maintaining a healthy and safe working environment for employers and employees alike.

Advantages of this course

• Technical support throughout the duration of the course.
• Flexible online learning solution that can be adapted to accommodate even the busiest of schedules – students learn at a speed and to a schedule that suits them.
• Cost effective online learning solution that allows students to save on travel expenses, accommodation costs, and any lost earnings as a result of time spent away from work.
• Allows students to build on their existing knowledge base and equips them with practical skills that they can effectively apply in their place of work.
• All students who successfully complete the course receive a course completion certificate.

Learn the basics of health and safety with this fascinating course that is an essential training option for employers and employees alike. Whether working in a managerial, manual or administrative position, this course is ideal for those looking to increase their awareness of health and safety and promote a safer working environment for themselves and other staff members.

It provides students with the confidence of knowing that they are able to ensure that their actions contribute towards promoting health and safety in the workplace. It also stresses the importance of ensuring that individual roles and responsibilities are clearly understood by all members of staff. Knowledge is key, and this in itself can greatly reduce any potential risks, and helps to prevent the chances of accident or injury from occurring in the workplace.

We are exposed to risks just by going to work each day. Some risks are minor, and some are potentially hazardous. The function of health and safety regulation is to help reduce these risks so that employees can work with the confidence of knowing that their health and safety is not being compromised. This confidence boosts morale, encourages employees to be more productive and helps to create a stronger working relationship between employer and employee.

Key Learning Points

This course is essential training for all those in current employment including:

• Those working in a managerial or supervisory position who are responsible for the welfare of staff members, and those whose duty is to ensure that health and safety regulations are understood and adhered to.
• Anyone who is looking to increase their knowledge of health and safety in a practical way that can be applied both in the workplace and at home.
• Employees who wish to expand their knowledge base, increase their current skill set and boost their employment opportunities and earning potential.

Students who successfully complete the course learn to:

• Define the terms hazard, risk and risk controls, and understand how this applies in a workplace context.
• Understand and explain the importance of risk assessment in a workplace environment.
• Describe the role of a health and safety management system in the workplace.
• Appreciate the importance of implementing emergency plans and procedures, safe systems of work, accident reporting, inspection and monitoring, personal protective equipment, safety signs and first aid.
• Explain the consequences and implications to both the individual and their organisation if they fail to follow health and safety best practices.
• Understand how industry affects the environment, and list the ways in which individuals can minimise pollution and waste so that it can be practically applied in their place of work.
• Implement health and safety regulations within their place of work in order to create a healthier, safer and more sustainable working environment for all members of staff within a business/company/organisation.

Advantages of this course

• This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and safety regulation and best practice, and is designed to help promote awareness and create a safer and more sustainable working environment.
• Equips students with knowledge of health and safety regulation that can be practically applied across a diverse range of sectors and industries.
• Allows access to our online learning and networking platform.
• Students who successfully complete the General Health and Safety Awareness course are awarded a course completion certificate.

This Fire Safety package will give you all the necessary skills you will need to become a Fire Safety Officer within your company, either as part of your existing role, or it could be the start of a career change!

Here you will learn the basics, through a blend of 4 courses, all related to Fire Safety in one way or another.

Description

This package contains 4 courses, blended together to give you a well-balanced knowledge of Fire Safety.

How to Carry Out a Fire Risk Assessment

• Employees who have previously completed the module, ‘How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment’.
• Employees who are required to provide input into the risk assessment process with specific regard to fire risk assessments in their place of work.
• Anyone looking to acquire new skills and expand their knowledge base.
• Those looking to embark on a new career path, boost their employment prospects and/or maximise their earning potential.
• The factors that need to be in place to prevent a fire from starting and those in the event of an actual fire – sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen.
• Common Sources of ignition found in a workplace environment including lighting, naked flames, electrical equipment etc.

Fire Marshall Awareness

By the end of this entry-level Fire Marshall Awareness course students will:

• Recognise the importance of fire safety in the workplace.
• Have increased awareness of the fundamentals of fire safety legislation.
• Understand the nature of fire including the combustion process and how this can cause fire to spread.
• Be able to identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures.
• Know how to effect a safe evacuation in the event of a fire taking place.
• Appreciate why it is so essential that every company/business/organisation has appropriate fire safety procedures in place.
• Recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff members understand their individual responsibilities in the event of a fire being discovered.
• Teaches students the importance of understanding, as well as adhering to, fire safety regulations.
• How a practical approach to fire safety in the workplace can help to protect all those working within any given company/business/organisation and across a broad range of industries and sectors.
• The vital role that fire marshals and/or wardens play in protecting staff members from the risks associated with fire in the workplace.
• Allows students to identify and reduce risks and help to promote a safer working environment for all members of staff within an organisation.
• Learn about the importance of fire safety awareness and how this awareness can be practically applied in a workplace context.

Fire Awareness

• Teaches students the importance of adhering to fire safety regulations, and how a pragmatic approach to fire safety can benefit all those in any given company/business/organisation, and across a broad range of industries and sectors.
• Equips students with invaluable knowledge and awareness of fire safety regulation and best practices that is useful in both a work-based and domestic context.
• Provides students with an awareness of health and safety best practices in the event of a fire breaking out in the workplace (or at home).
• Allows students to reduce risks and help to protect themselves and others, from the devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences of a fire.

Electrical Safety – Awareness in the Workplace

We have added this into the Fire Safety Package, largely because these days a lot of fires are caused by electrical faults. Learning how to manage and maintain electrical systems can result in a lower risk of these fires.

• This entry-level awareness course provides students with a general, but nonetheless essential, understanding of how to use electricity in the workplace in a safe and effective way.
• It equips delegates with the ability to identify potential safety hazards, and the skills to able to implement preventative and precautionary measures.
• The practical knowledge gained can be applied in both a workplace and domestic environment.

ADVANTAGES OF THE COURSE

• An interesting and comprehensive introduction to the fundamental rules and regulations regarding performing and/or assisting in the duty of fire marshalling in a workplace environment.
• Designed to increase awareness of fire safety best practices, and give delegates the confidence of knowing that they fully understand their role and responsibilities, and can perform their job to the very best of their ability.
• Ideal for those looking to expand their employment opportunities, increase their knowledge-base and maximise their earning potential.
• Choose from a diverse range of interesting multimedia content and tailor the course to suit your own individual learning style.

Discover the importance of fire marshalling in relation to a company’s emergency response plan should a fire break out in a person’s place of work. Understand the role of a fire marshal or warden should a fire be discovered in a workplace environment, and learn what the responsibilities are of those assisting them in this task.

The purpose of this course is to help employees and/or employers to create a safer working environment for all those working within an organisation. Fire marshalling is an essential part of any company’s emergency response to fire in the workplace. Therefore, understanding the role of those responsible in performing and/or assisting such duties is one of the most practical and effective ways of protecting staff against the devastating impact that fire can have.

Unfortunately, the risk of fire is a very real threat for many workers due to the nature of their employment, and they put themselves at risk everyday by simply going to work. Although the risks can never be completely eliminated, we can reduce them significantly by increasing our knowledge and awareness of fire safety regulation, and that’s exactly what this course is designed to help students do.

It’s an introductory course and is a perfect training option for those who perform and/or assist in the task of fire marshalling. It’s also ideal for those who work in a supervisory or managerial position and wish to increase their awareness, and help protect the safety of all staff members within their organisation/place of work.

Key Learning Points

This course is aimed at:

• Those whose jobs require them to assist in the task of fire marshalling and/or who functions as part of an organisation’s emergency response to fire in the workplace.
• Anyone who wishes to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace and improve their knowledge of fire safety regulations.

By the end of this entry-level Fire Marshall Awareness course students will:

• Recognise the importance of fire safety in the workplace.
• Have increased awareness of the fundamentals of fire safety legislation.
• Understand the nature of fire including the combustion process and how this can cause fire to spread.
• Be able to identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures.
• Know how to effect a safe evacuation in the event of a fire taking place.
• Appreciate why it is so essential that every company/business/organisation has appropriate fire safety procedures in place.
• Recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff members understand their individual responsibilities in the event of a fire being discovered.
• Teaches students the importance of understanding, as well as adhering to, fire safety regulations.
• How a practical approach to fire safety in the workplace can help to protect all those working within any given company/business/organisation and across a broad range of industries and sectors.
• The vital role that fire marshals and/or wardens play in protecting staff members from the risks associated with fire in the workplace.
• Allows students to identify and reduce risks, and help to promote a safer working environment for all members of staff within an organisation.
• Learn about the importance of fire safety awareness and how this awareness can be practically applied in a workplace context.

Advantages of this course

• An interesting and comprehensive introduction to the fundamental rules and regulations regarding performing and/or assisting in the duty of fire marshalling in a workplace environment.
• Designed to increase awareness of fire safety best practices, and give delegates the confidence of knowing that they fully understand their role and responsibilities, and can perform their job to the very best of their ability.
• Ideal for those looking to expand their employment opportunities, increase their knowledge-base and maximise their earning potential.
• Choose from a diverse range of interesting multimedia content and tailor the course to suit your own individual learning style.
• Students who successfully complete the Fire Marshall Awareness course will be awarded course completion certificate.

Develop an understanding of the nature of fire, identify the potential risks that fire presents and learn how to apply this knowledge practically in a workplace environment.

Fire is an ever-present risk in many workplaces, and when fire does break out and these risks become a reality, sadly the consequences can often prove to be devastating. In emergency situations, one of the biggest causes of accident and injury is panic – panic, as a result of people being unsure as to what actions should be taken and what procedures should be followed. Therefore, it is vital that employees equip themselves with a basic knowledge of the risks presented by fire, and an understanding of what actions they should take to manage these risks in the event of a fire taking place.

Fire can occur in all manner of working environments, so this basic awareness course is aimed at anyone who wants to increase their awareness of fire safety. It teaches students how to apply this knowledge in a practical way that helps to promote a healthier and safer work environment for everyone. In an emergency situation, knowledge is key. Therefore, those who have an understanding of the nature of fire and how it spreads are far better equipped to reduce the risk and prevent a fire from occurring in the first place.

Key Learning Points

• Teaches students the importance of adhering to fire safety regulations, and how a pragmatic approach to fire safety can benefit all those in any given company/business/organisation, and across a broad range of industries and sectors.
• Equips students with invaluable knowledge and awareness of fire safety regulation and best practices that is useful in both a work-based and domestic context.
• Provides students with an awareness of health and safety best practices in the event of a fire breaking out in the workplace (or at home).
• Allows students to reduce risks and help to protect themselves and others, from the devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences of a fire.

Upon successful completion of the Fire Safety Awareness course, students are able to:

• Know the risks presented by fire in the workplace.
• Identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures.
• Implement risk-management strategies in order reduce the risk of fire breaking out in the first place.
• Understand the nature of fire including the combustion process and how this can cause fire to spread.
• Recognise the importance of fire safety awareness and how this awareness can be practically applied in a workplace context.
• Have full confidence that they know what actions should be taken in the event of a fire being discovered and/or taking place in their place of work.
• Appreciate why it is so vital for every company/business/organisation to have appropriate fire safety procedures in place, and why they must ensure that all staff know what to do in the event of a fire being discovered.

Advantages of this course

• Have exclusive access to our innovative Learning Management System, optimised to provide students with a fast and clean user experience.
• Cost-effective and flexible learning solution for those looking to enhance their knowledge base, increase their employment opportunities and maximise their earning potential.
• Students can keep track of their progress via access to test scores results throughout the duration of the course.
• Consists of diverse multimedia and interactive quizware that’s specifically designed to appeal to any learning style, whether a student’s learning style is visual, practical or academic.
• Students who successfully complete the course will receive an course completion certificate.

Understand the health and safety issues presented by the use of electricity in the workplace by enrolling on this accessible entry-level course. Electricity is an essential part of everyday working life for a great number of people. However, because it’s in such wide and regular use, it’s all too easy to forget just how dangerous electricity can be if the proper precautionary measures aren’t adhered to. That’s why it’s so essential for workers whose jobs require them to use electricity on a regular basis, to equip themselves with the most up-to-date information regarding safe working practices.

Mechanics, electricians, IT specialists, and even hairdressers are just a few examples of the type of employees who can benefit from this course. It aims to provide students with an introduction to the basics of electrical safety issues, and the precautionary and preventative measures that should be taken to avoid any problems from arising.

Another key advantage of the Electrical Safety Awareness course is that it allows people to make informed decisions when it comes to appointing contractors for any domestic or industrial-based construction projects. Those who understand the basic health and safety requirements of using electricity in the workplace are far more likely to employ reputable tradesman, and could end up saving themselves a lot of hassle and money in the long-term.

It equips students with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied both at home and in the workplace, and arms them with the confidence of knowing that they are putting their safety, as well as the safety of others, first.

Key Learning Points

• This entry-level awareness course provides students with a general, but nonetheless essential, understanding of how to use electricity in the workplace in a safe and effective way.
• It equips delegates with the ability to identify potential safety hazards, and the skills to able to implement preventative and precautionary measures.
• The practical knowledge gained can be applied in both a workplace and domestic environment.

Who will benefit most from this course?

• It is an ideal training option for those working across a broad range of industries and sectors including construction, mechanics, beauty, education, IT and manufacturing, to name but a few.
• It is perfect for those looking to increase their knowledge base, improve their practical ability and help promote a safer working environment for themselves and others.
• Enables those looking to hire contractors for commercial/industrial/domestic construction projects to make informed and sensible decisions while choosing to employ, this could significantly reduce the time scale and financial costs involved.

By the end of the course, students will have:

• Gained a basic knowledge of what hazards and risks are associated with the use of electricity in the workplace.
• Knowledge of the practical use, and application of, health and safety best practices in the workplace and/or a domestic environment.
• Understand what preventative measures can be implemented and what precautions should be taken to prevent electrical shock from occurring.

However, it must be highlighted that whilst this course does teach students to the highest possible educational and industry standard, it does not qualify delegates to work with electrical systems in their place of work.

Advantages of this course

• Introduces students to the basics of safe working practices when using electricity in the workplace, and equips them with practical knowledge that can be applied in any situation where electricity is in use.
• Offers a flexible learning solution that can be tailored to suit even the busiest of schedules. Students can complete the course at a pace that suits them, and in a way that appeals to their individual learning style.
• Access to the innovative online learning and networking platform, which allows students to complete coursework.
• Interactive multimedia and diverse course materials that is specifically designed to appeal to every kind of learning style.

Learn to identify the most common risks associated with working with, or the prolonged use of, Display Screen Equipment including computers, television screens and/or CCTV equipment. This basic awareness course is aimed at anyone who uses DSE in the workplace and is an absolute-must for all employees.

Throughout the duration of the course, students will discover the importance of:

• Good Posture.
• An organised and comfortable work space.
• Taking regular breaks during periods of prolonged use.
• Knowing how to adjust office chairs and other furniture in order to effectively support the body when using display screen equipment for any length of time.

Remarkably, DSE is one of the most widely used pieces of equipment in the workplace, and yet it is also one that is frequently a source of discomfort and ill health for those whose jobs require them to use such equipment for prolonged lengths of time. During this course, students will discover some of the most common health risks presented by those who use DSE for extended periods including:

• Back problems.
• Repetitive Strain Injury
• Visual disturbances
• Headaches
• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

At the end of the course employees are able to identify the common hazards and unsafe practices associated with the use of DSE, and know the appropriate preventative and remedial actions to be taken should any health issues arise. The course aims to provide students with an awareness of the associated risks of using DSE in the workplace, and just as importantly, how to implement safety control measures that will help to manage and/or reduce such hazards.

Key Learning Points

The course has been developed to give students an overview of the basic principles of DSE awareness. It is an essential training choice for any employee whose job requires them to use DSE for prolonged periods. It is also an ideal option for anyone hoping to start a career where the use of DSE is necessitated. Key focus areas of the course include:

• Basic awareness course for those who use all types of DSE in the workplace for extended periods of time, including computers, televisions and CCTV/security equipment.
• Gain basic awareness of the hazards associated with the prolonged use of DSE.
• Discover ways to manage and/or reduce the associated health risks of using DSE for extended periods of time.
• Learn to identify the common hazards and unsafe practices associated with the use of DSE.
• Develop invaluable knowledge of the framework for safe working practices when using DSE.
• Learn how to implement these safety strategies to prevent injury/ill health from occurring.
• Know the appropriate preventative and remedial actions to be taken should any issues arise.

Advantages of this course

• Flexible and easily accessible learning solution – students can work at a time and pace that suits their schedule.
• Value for money: save on travel expenses, accommodation costs and any income lost as a result of time spent away from employment.
• Interactive multimedia content that’s designed to suit any learning style, including courseware, quizzes and videos.
• Keep track of progress with full access to exam scores throughout duration of course.
• Have access to course materials and information via PC, laptop or mobile device.

Students can use this course to enhance their current job prospects, or use it to boost their skill-set in order to embark upon a new career path.

Learn the fundamentals of industry safety standards when working with hazardous substances, namely any chemical or controlled substances that are potentially damaging to human health. This course is an essential entry level starting point that equips candidates with an awareness level of information regarding the classification, recognition and assessment of hazardous substances in the workplace. Students who enrol on this course are taught via e-Learning, who pride themselves on providing a flexible and accessible learning solution that is specifically designed to complement any learning style.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will know how to:

• Explain the reasons for conducting COSHH assessments in a work environment.
• Identify what constitutes a hazardous substance.
• Evaluate the risks arising from use of, and exposure to, hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Learn to identify the potential risks posed by the use of hazardous substances.
• Apply suitable control strategies to help manage the risks of hazardous substances.

This course provides entry-level students with a basic framework of knowledge that helps to protect themselves and others against the known health risks presented by working with, or exposure to, hazardous substances in the workplace.

This COSHH Awareness course is hosted by experts, who have a unique and specialist knowledge of integrated health, safety, and environmental risk management solutions, and is built on over twenty years’ experience in the health and safety industry. Their highly specialist team of experts includes:

• An experienced team of dedicated training specialists.
• Former Health & Safety Executive inspectors & consultants who have worked with businesses on an international level.

Key Learning Points

• Designed for entry-level students who are looking to increase their knowledge of health and safety best practices when using, or exposed to, substances that can be potentially hazardous to health.
• Discover the fundamental health and safety regulations in relation to working with, or in close proximity to, hazardous substances.
• Learn why it is essential to conduct COSHH assessments in any workplace environment where hazardous substances are in use.
• Identify what constitutes a hazardous substance, and what factors need to be present in order for a substance to be classified as such. Such substances may include toxic chemicals, industrial cleaning products or any substance that contains explosive or flammable properties.
• Learn how to evaluate the potential risks posed by working with, or being exposed to, any substance that is deemed harmful to human health.
• Identify associated risks of working with hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Apply suitable controls and implement safety control strategies based on the latest health and safety legislation in order to manage and/or reduce the risk of using, working with or in close proximity to hazardous substances.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of health and safety best practices that can be practically applied in the workplace, and in any situation where hazardous substances are in use.

Advantages of this course

• Introduces the fundamentals of COSHH awareness at an entry level, for those who work with, or are likely to work with, hazardous substances.
• Brought to you via e-Learning’s flexible, accessible and innovative learning solution.
• Gain knowledge that can be applied across many sectors and industries including construction, commerce, industrial cleaning and manufacturing.
• Cost effective learning solution for those looking to increase their training and knowledge-base: option to save on travel costs, accommodation, and any expenses incurred as a result of time spent away from current employment.
• Flexible way of learning – choose when and where, and learn at a pace tailored to each student’s individual needs.

Conflicts are a serious detriment to efficiency and relationships, both personally and in the workplace. Conflicts and disputes can take many forms, an individual with a grievance, a problem between an employee and their manager or a form of authority, two co-workers or two people who have a personal disdain or have come to a disagreement in a public place or as part of a family conflict.

This course is for people who wish to understand the nature of conflict and how conflict and hostility can be dealt with effectively, it is perfect for managers or employees who deal with conflict or anger from colleagues, clients, customers or the general public.

You will get a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts of conflict management, techniques for managing conflict effectively, listening and negotiation techniques as well as how to cope with a crisis.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• Dealing with Conflict and Anger
• Developing Your Listening Skills
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Crisis Mediation
• Examples of Good and Poor Practice

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

• Defuse potentially hostile situations in both your personal and professional life.
• Implement the knowledge you learn as soon as you finish the course.
• Experienced and qualified tutors available to support you throughout your course.
• Assessments to back up knowledge as you work your way through the course.

Gain an invaluable understanding of industry best practice via a flexible and accessible learning solution for those who are involved with, or exposed to, work in confined spaces. Whether working in sewers, underground tunnels, drainage systems or manufacturing plants, a confined space presents far more risks and hazards than almost any other working environment. Therefore, it is vital that confined space workers are sufficiently trained and understand all the latest developments in health and safety legislation.

This Confined Space Awareness entry-level course provides the most up-to-date information on health and safety regulations to allow employees to reduce the risks associated with working in what is a potentially dangerous environment.

By the end of the course, you will:

• Discover how to implement health and safety best practices in the workplace in order to ensure the safety of anyone working in a confined space environment.
• Gain understanding of fundamentals including, how hazards are controlled within a confined space as well as how air quality is maintained, and learn how to apply this knowledge in a practical and realistic way.
• Learn how to identify potential risks and hazards, and gain knowledge of health and safety best practice that can be practically applied in a confined space working environment.

Industry Leaders

Delivered by experienced and professional industry specialists, the Confined Space Awareness course is essential for anyone who wants to improve their employment prospects and/or become more effective in their current role.

Key Learning Points

This course is an ideal training choice for employers, employees, managers, supervisors, or any authorised person who works in, or is exposed to, a confined space environment.

• Gain an understanding of what constitutes a confined space, such as a sewer, storage vessel, underground tunnel or manufacturing plant.
• Learn how to identify the potential hazards associated with working in a confined space.
• Discover the term ‘specific risk’ and learn how it applies to the entry of confined spaces as well as working within them.
• Learn to identify the main risks posed by working in confined spaces.
• Develop knowledge of the framework for subsequent safe systems of work within confined spaces.
• Learn how to implement the framework for subsequent safe systems of work in a practical way that can actually be applied in the workplace context.

The course allows students to:

• Monitor progress: full access to exam scores throughout the course.
• Access to an advanced Learning Management System, which is opitimised for use with the latest browsers and developed to provide a lean and succinct user experience.

By the end of this course, employees will be trained to the highest and safest possible standards in health & safety, allowing them to carry out their work in confined spaces with complete confidence. It’s specifically designed to benefit those looking to increase their skill-set and climb the next step up their chosen career ladder.

Advantages of this course

• Introduces the fundamentals of Confined Space Awareness for employees who may be involved with, or exposed to, work in confined spaces.
• Interesting and diverse multimedia content to fit any learning style, including interactive courseware, quizzes and videos that are used to demonstrate key learning points.
• Flexible learning solution: choose the time, place & pace to suit individual needs and busy schedules.
• Cost effective: save on costs for travel, accommodation & any time spent away from current employment.
• Reassurance that by the end of the course, students will have gained the knowledge and understanding to apply what they have learnt in a workplace context.

Every day is a school day, and today is no different. Sign up to your bespoke course bucket and start your own educational journey, now!

Develop a greater knowledge and practical understanding of the risks associated with exposure to asbestos in the workplace. Equip employees with essential up-to-date information so that they are able to implement the appropriate safety measures, reduce risks and work in accordance with health and safety legislation.

Asbestos can present a very real threat in the workplace. Even though the use of asbestos is now banned, there are many older buildings where asbestos materials and products can still be found. Exposure to asbestos can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms including wheezing, shortness of breath and chest pain. In some cases, these symptoms can lead to potentially fatal illnesses including lung cancer, emphysema and asbestosis. Therefore, it is essential that employees who work with, or are exposed to, asbestos are given adequate training and fully understand how to manage the dangers present.

In fact, the law states that any worker who may inadvertently disturb or be exposed to asbestos must be trained to the appropriate industry standard. They must be able to understand asbestos health and safety regulations, and should be provided with enough information so that they are suitably equipped to be able to perform the task at hand in the safest possible way. This responsibility falls to the manager or supervisor of the project – they must ensure that adequate training is provided for all employees, and that the appropriate safety measures are put in place.

Participating in this entry-level Asbestos Awareness course is an ideal way of enhancing employees’ knowledge of health and safety best practices, and an essential training choice for any student who wishes to help promote a safer and more efficient working environment.

Key Learning Points

This introductory awareness course is developed by a team of industry leaders and globally renowned experts, and is designed to provide students with an enjoyable and rewarding digital learning experience. This course is ideally suited to:

• Employees who are required to work in a building or environment where asbestos materials and products are present.
• Any employer or employee who may inadvertently disturb asbestos while conducting their daily working duties.
• Managers and/or supervisors who are responsible for a team of employees who work in an environment where asbestos materials or products are in use.
• Any employee who is looking to increase their knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in order to embark upon a new career path, or simply wish to build on their current set of skills.

Advantages of this course

• The Asbestos Awareness course is designed by a team of leading professionals and industry experts who have over 30 years’ experience in providing businesses with innovating and highly effective health and safety risk management solutions.
• A flexible digital learning solution that offers students great value for money.
• Hosted on our Learning Management System, which is designed to provide an intuitive and succinct user experience.
• Allows access to a whole range of interactive and innovating digital learning features
• Adapt the course to complement any learning style, and to fit even the most hectic of schedules.
• Ability to learn anywhere, at any time and on any device including PC, tablet and mobile phone.
• Complete this introductory entry-level awareness course and receive an course completion certificate.