Allergen Awareness
Course Description Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance as though itis harmful. Why this happens, isn’t clear. However, most sufferers come from families that have ahistory of allergies, or related problems. Every year, the number of people with allergies is increasingso having an awareness of potential allergens and […]
Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5
In December 2008 the Food Standards Agency agreed a National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. It isnow running in all areas of Wales, Northern Ireland and in 99% of England. In practice the rating scheme is designed to ensure that businesses that are broadly compliant withfood law and are managing food safety risks will receive a […]
Introduction to HACCP Level 2
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. It is an internationally recognised foodsafety management system that is used to identify, evaluate and control hazards which aresignificant for food safety. Rather than being a reactive system, HACCP is pro-active. The focus is on prevention of hazardsrather than relying mainly on end-product testing. This course […]
Preparation for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test
Course Description This course is for candidates who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a ConstructionEnvironment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. The course reviews the keylearning objectives of the Level 1 course including Accident Reporting, Environmental Awareness,Health and Welfare facilities, fire safety and hazardous substances. This course […]
CDM Awareness
The Construction Design and Management Regulations cover the management of health, safety andwelfare when carrying out construction projects. Whatever your role in the construction industrythese regulations are there to improve your health and safety. They are intended to ensure that projects are planned and run effectively and safely right from thestart. This awareness course covers […]
Banksman Training
Course Description This course, will cover common vehicle reversing accidents and the crucial role played by thebanksman. It’ll also look at the controls and actions that can reduce the likelihood of such accidents. The course will start by identifying the three main categories of reversing accidents – injuries topedestrians, damage to objects in the workplace […]
Manual Handling
Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causesof injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling OperationsRegulations were introduced. The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a generalrequirement that employees must be trained to manually handle correctly […]
Noise Awareness
Course Description Around 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions causedby excessive noise at work. However, this damage is preventable if the right steps are taken but onceyour hearing has gone it will not come back. This course starts by going into detail about how dangerous noise […]
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Course Description This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwiseknown as HAVS. The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing adetailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder. It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely […]
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Course Description This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulations, otherwise known as PUWER. The course starts by explaining the purpose of PUWER, and then turns to look at the types ofequipment that fall under this legislation. This is followed by an explanation as to the responsibilitiesboth […]