Workshop Summary
Employers who do not meet the strict requirements of the Noise at Work Regulations will be more liable to both enforcement action and claims for industrial deafness. The number of claims is increasing. All companies should ensure that a nominated person becomes familiar with the requirements so that appropriate action can be taken.

Who Should Attend
Supervisors, Team Leaders, Safety Officers, Training Officers and anyone else with a responsibility for safety.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand fully the Requirements which will be placed on both the Company and their Employees
• Have an Understanding on conducting Practical Surveys
• Provide practical advice and guidance on the various aspects of the regulations

Workshop Contents

• Noise at Work Regulations
• Assessment, Monitoring and Recording
• Summary and Review

Consultancy Services
Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Audits, Office Inspections, COSHH Assessments, Occupational Hygiene Services, Documentation Reviews

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Who Should Attend
This Workshop is for company nominated Fire Marshalls who are responsible for fire safety and evacuation.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of fire safety
• Understand the combustion process and spread of fire
• Identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures and advise on minimising the risk of fire in the workplace
• Evaluate effectiveness of fire drills
• Appreciate the essentials of current fire safety legislation
• Supervise emergency evacuations

Optional: Hands on Practical use of Fire Extinguishers. (Provided on request).

Workshop Contents

General Introduction

• The role of the Fire Marshall
• Truth about fires
• Causes of fire and ignition sources

Legislation

• The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997as amended by the Fire Precaution (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999.

Fire Control in Practice

• Fire prevention measures
• Fire extinguisher selection
• Fire extinguisher use and maintenance
• Emergency/evacuation procedures
• Roll call

Who Should Attend
Any Team Leader or Safety Representative from any organisation.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Provide an understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
• Provide an understanding of hazards and precautions associated with offices
• Provide delegates with practical guidance on how to comply with legislation
• Know where and how to obtain further advice in a complex situation
• Be able to establish and monitor a simple health and safety policy

Workshop Contents

• Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999
• Other Relevant Regulations
• Particular problems in the Office
• Display Screen Equipment – correct and incorrect usage
• How to make workstations and screens comfortable and easy to use
• Manual Handling Operations
• Company Policy
• The Risk Assessor Process
• First Aiders and Fire Wardens
• Competent Persons
• Legal Requirements for Assessment
• How to conduct the Assessment
• Preventative and Protective Measures
• Major Incidents
• Documents and Procedures
• Where to get Help

Workshop Summary
All employers must ensure that computer workstations conform to the standards of comfort and safety as laid down in the regulations issued by the European Union and the UK Health and Safety Executive.  Good design, training and consultation can prevent all known health problems associated with VDU work.  The purpose of this Workshop is to give advice on how workstations and screens can be made more comfortable and easy to use.  Participants will gain an understanding of the most common issues regarding Display Screen Equipment and health.  The Workshop provides practical guidance on how problems can be avoided by good workplace and job design and by the way a VDU and workstation is used, together with how to carry out a Display Screen Equipment Assessment.  As part of the workshop, delegates will carry out a practical DSE assessment at a workstation.

Who Should Attend
Managers, supervisors, Training Officers and anyone else who has responsibility for Health and Safety.

Workshop Contents

• Introduction: the Regulations; Defining who is a user
• Does a VDU affect Health? Are users at risk? Are aches and pains caused by using a VDU? What about RSI?
• Daily Work Routine of Users: How to avoid aches, pains and disorders; What can be done to reduce stress in VDU work; How long should I work with a VDU?
• Eyes and Eyesight: Can work with VDUs affect eyesight? What about problems with contact lenses of bifocals? What to do to avoid problems
• Other Health Issues: Can Vdu work cause headaches? Do VDUs give out harmful radiation? What should I do if I am pregnant? Can working with VDUs cause skin disorders? Can VDUs trigger epileptic fits?
• Keyboard and Mouse: Correct and incorrect usage
• Work Desk, Work Surface and Chair: Organising for comfort
• Lighting: Satisfactory conditions
• Conduct a DSE Risk Assessment

Workshop Summary
This workshop is aimed at raising awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress, the range of symptoms and effects it can cause and the options available for its control.  The programme will prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to combat work-related stress, in cooperation with their line managers.

Who Should Attend
Managers, supervisors and staff requiring an introduction to the issue of work related stress.

Benefits to you and your Organisation
By the end of  the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by the term stress and in particular work-related stress.
• Explain the importance of controlling stress in the workplace.
• Explain typical stress related factors it the workplace.
• Identify stress in colleagues and themselves.
• Advise on and implant controls in the workplace to reduce stress.
• Monitor colleagues and themselves in relation to stress.

Workshop Contents

General Introduction

• Definition of stress
• Stress as an occupational health hazard

Legislation

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Sections 2-7
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Stress Awareness in Practice

• Identification of basic workplace stressors
• Development of basic controls for work-related stressors

Workshop Summary
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health; they must protect employees and others who may be exposed. On successful completion of this Workshop candidates will be more aware of the hazardous substance in the workplace and their controls.

Who Should Attend
Those who use substances hazardous to health at work; Managers and Team Leaders who need to know the risks and controls available and what to expect from a COSSH assessment.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of this Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by the term “substance hazardous to health” and give examples.
• Explain how hazardous substances can cause ill health.
• State the different ways in which hazardous substances can be identified.
• Understand the value of a COSHH assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments.
• Understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

Workshop Contents

General Introduction

• Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace.
• Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes

Legislation

• Health and Safety at Work etc Act.1974 Sections 2 – 7
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

COSHH in Practice

• COSHH assessments and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

Workshop Summary
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 set no specific requirements such as weight limits, but focus on a hierarchy of safety measures during manual handling operations.  Employers have a duty to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health of employees by trained, competent people.  This Workshop is offered to meet our workplace needs.

Who Should Attend
Anyone who carries out manual handling activities at work; those who need an introduction to the hazards of manual handling; risks involved; controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation

• By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
• Make a suitable and sufficient Assessment of hazardous manual handling operations in their organisation.
• Explain how incorrect manual handling techniques can cause injury.
• Better able to contribute to the Risk Assessment process in the workplace.
• Recommend ways of reducing risk of injury from those operations.

Workshop Contents

General Introduction

• The process of Manual Handling
• Manual Handling injuries
• Anatomy of the Spine – Causes of Back Pain
• Manual Handling Techniques

Legislation

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1999

Manual Handling in Practice

• Manual handling Assessment
• Demonstration of Practical Assessment
• Company Handling Assessment to date
• How to record the Assessment

Course Summary
Risk assessment is a fundamental process for ensuring Health and Safety in the workplace.  It is probably the most successful tool that a manager responsible for safety can possess.  However, the wealth of legislation facing employers and the self-employed has caused confusion and concern; much mystery has been built around the process of Risk assessment.  Delegates will gain an insight into how Risk Assessment can be made easier if undertaken using a logical and systematic approach. This one-day Workshop is combined with a Practical assignment.

Who Should Attend
Managers, Supervisors and Safety Representatives who have a responsibility for carrying out Risk Assessment and wish to increase their awareness of health and safety at work.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop and assignment, participants will be able to:

• Contribute to the Risk Assessment programmes at their workplaces.
• Conduct Risk Assessments (assuming they have the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/environments/issues being assessed).
• Organise and implement a Risk Assessment programme where this has not already been started.
• Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed.

Workshop Content

Introduction
Causes of injury & ill health
Costs of accidents

Principles of Risk Assessment
What is meant by the terms:  hazard, risk & control measures

Understanding the Legislation
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 & Management of Health and Safety at Regulations 1999
Other regulations

Risk Assessment in Practice
Stages involved in carrying out a Risk Assessment
Need for specialist advice
Procedures for recording, monitoring and revising
Carry out a risk assessment practical, demonstrating the ability to analyse a situation

Please note this workshop requires  minimum attendance numbers.

Workshop Summary
Health and Safety Legislation is constantly changing, increasing the requirements placed upon employers and their employees.  This workshop gives an essential understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and latest developments in order for Safety Representatives, whether full or part time, to carry out their responsibilities.

Who Should Attend
Team Leaders and Safety Representatives; anyone with safety responsibilities.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Have a greater awareness of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
• Understand the role of Safety Representatives in the workplace
• Carry out inspections within the workplace on Health and Safety matters
• Understand H&S legislation, ie H&S Reps Regs 1977 and Consultation Regs of 1996
• Assist Management in meeting H&S compliance standards
• Assist in workplace accident investigation/control implementation strategies
• Assist/lead a risk assessment programme

Workshop Contents

• Health and Safety at Work etc, Act 1974
• Accident Causes and Prevention
• Safety Inspections
• Safety in Manufacturing
• Safety in the Office
• The role of the Safety Representative
• Distribution Areas
• Relation Legislation and Codes of Practice