Safety Training Courses

Exposure to asbestos is the biggest occupational cause of disease and death in the UK.

Information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness is intended to provide workers and supervisors with an awareness of asbestos. When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air. When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012  came into force on 6 April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the European Commission’s view that the UK had not fully implemented the EU Directive on exposure to asbestos (Directive 2009/148/EC).

In practice the changes are fairly limited. They mean that some types of non-licensed work with asbestos now have additional requirements, ie notification of work, medical surveillance and record keeping. All other requirements remain unchanged.

Who Is The Course Aimed At

The course is aimed at Business owners, managers, property / facility managers.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits

To ensure delegates are aware of the duties they need to adhere to and to manage the asbestos within their company.

Asbestos Awareness Course Content

• What is asbestos
• History of use
• Legal position
• 2012 Regulations – changes
• Obligations
• Enforcing authorities
• Uses of asbestos and asbestos containing products

Training method:

Seminar, delegate interaction question and answers

Course outcome/qualification:

Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite Knowledge/Qualifications

A requirement of proprietors is to ensure that one or more people are identified within each establishment to receive proper instruction on all aspects of safety in relation to Abrasive Wheels. This will include their mounting, dressing and adjustment to enable these persons to be able to perform the necessary duties within a workshop.

Who Is The Course Aimed At?

Users of static and/or portable grinding wheels in the course of their work.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits?

To ensure compliance with training regulations for Abrasive Wheels in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Abrasive Wheels Course Content

• Training and appointment of persons to mount grinding wheels
• Slides – workshop accidents
• Composition, types and forms of grinding wheel
• Legislative requirements
• Types of accidents
• British Standards Marking System
• Wheel manufacture
• Methods of testing / inspection
• Wheel and spindle speeds
• Handling and transportation
• Storage
• Wheel dressing / balancing
• Adjustment of the rest / guards
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Machine Inspections
• Protection devices and safety features
• Noise and vibration
• Practical assessments
• Written test paper

Training method:

Seminar, demonstrations, practical activity. A practical and written test on the day.

Pre-requisite Knowledge/Qualifications

Course outcome/qualification:

Certificate of Attendance.

Recommended Follow-up Courses

Keeping staff up-to date with HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation can be a costly process. As the commercial arm of Colchester Institute, at CI Business Solutions we offer a number of mandatory fire safety training options.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that ladder users must possess such technical knowledge, experience or training as may be appropriate, having regard to the nature of the activity, or be supervised by such a person. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require that users of work equipment receive ‘adequate’ training. The aim of this course is to train people in the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the standards of competency to carry out the duties of pre-use inspection and the safe use of ladders and stepladders.

Who is the course aimed at?

The ladders and stepladders training will benefit individuals involved with using ladders and stepladders.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to identify defects that the inspection aims to discover and to have a basic understanding of duties with regard to the statutory instruments i.e. the law, also HSE and DTI information on ladders and stepladders.

Course Content

• Statutory instruments and standards
• Types/classes of ladder and stepladders
• Analysis of accidents
• Safe use of ladders and stepladders
• Hazards when using ladders and stepladders
• Inspecting and setting up/securing
• Inspection tagging systems
• Ladder accessories
• Care and maintenance
• Storing and transportation
• Basic checklists
• Written test paper
• Revision session/appraisals

Who is the course aimed at?

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that users of work equipment receive adequate training for purposes of health and safety. This includes training in the methods which may be adopted when using work equipment, associated risks and precautions to be taken. This duty extends to any employee who supervises or manages the use of work equipment. The aim of the Portable Power Tool Training course is to train people in the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the standards of competency to use portable power tools safely and correctly.

Who is the course aimed at?

Management (Responsible Persons), have total responsibility for the implementation and management of fire safety matters under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. There is also a legal requirement for ‘Competent Persons’ to be appointed to assist in the implementation of fire safety matters within any organisation.

Who Is The Course Aimed At

This training course is aimed at Employers, Managers and Owners of buildings. Any member of staff who has some form of management control over the building or parts of should attend this course.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits

On completion delegates will gain a detailed knowledge base and understanding of their responsibilities as the Responsible Person. They should also have good understanding of what safety measures must be in place to protect people, the workplace and the business.

Responsible Person/Manager Fire Training Course Content

Discussion on:
•    Duties under the Fire Safety Order
•    Fire risk assessment
•    General Fire Precautions
•    Fire safety checks/maintenance
•    Evacuation of buildings
•    Staff training
•    Documentation
•    Fire Service Audits and enforcement

Training method:

Interactive seminar.

Course outcome/qualification:

Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite Knowledge/Qualifications

None.

Recommended Follow-up Courses

Fire Risk Assessment or NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Courses