One Stop Safety Training

ONE STOP SAFETY TRAINING THINK SAFE | WORK SAFE | HOME SAFE 0808 168 6788 [email protected] www.onestopsafetytraining.com

INTRODUCTION One Stop Safety Training are an independent training provider that is able to deliver high quality recognised training. We are able to offer a wide range of courses to meet your individual requirements and the needs of your industry. We are fully aware of the constraints that businesses experience and are committed in offering you a flexible approach to training that include evening/weekend courses, online access to your certificates and personalised training needs assessments. We offer a personal and friendly service to our customers and make your training our main priority. We take pride in being able to exceed the expectations of our clients by delivering and maintaining outstanding customer service. Achieving good health, safety, wellbeing and welfare standards whilst at work is the forefront of our business. Our dictum “Think Safe, Work Safe, Home Safe”, is rooted within our beliefs of raising safety awareness and standards to individuals and companies from a variety of backgrounds.

ATO STATUS One Stop Safety Training are a CITB Approved Training Organisation - or ATO - meaning we can provide construction training courses and qualifications to a defined and industry-agreed training standard. What Is A CITB ATO Provider? As a CITB ATO, One Stop Safety Training are recognised by both CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider capable of delivering good quality training, that meets the defined industry standards. Why Is It Important To Book Training With A Citb Approved Training Organisation (ATO)? CITB has determined which courses are eligible for grants, if you’re an employer in the construction industry you’ll want to be able to claim grants when your employees attend these courses. To be able to do this, your organisation must be registered with CITB and you need to book your training with an ATO. Otherwise, in future, you will not be able to claim for eligible courses delivered by companies who are not ATOs. Approved Training Organisations are required to upload delegate achievements to the Construction Training Register within 10 days of successful completion of an eligible training course. This upload then triggers your grant payment.

ONE STOP HIRE DIVISIONS ONE STOP HIRE One Stop Hire Ltd is the fastest growing hirer of Power Tools, Access Systems & Small Plant in the North of England after acquiring the SJS Hire Tools & PSL Hire businesses in HIRE | SALES | TRAINING 2009 and later Lord hire in 2021 who were one of the largest independent tool hire and sales companies in the UK operating in the North East of England for over 45 years. With depots across the country, we are well stocked with the very best equipment available on the market. Backed up with a modern fleet of delivery & service vehicles, we ensure a rapid response & reliability for our clients. Our bespoke Hire Software is regarded as the best in our industry & helps us deliver accurate invoicing as well as giving our clients access to their accounts & live hire information “online”. ONE STOP SAFETY At One Stop Safety Training, our aim is to improve health and safety knowledge and TRAINING encourage good practice within all relevant sectors. We aspire to promote training and learning in your workforce to help protect you and your employees. THINK SAFE | WORK SAFE | HOME SAFE We believe safety through culture and competence is a vital key to achieving the ultimate aim, to ensure people affected by omissions of work arrive home safe. One Stop Direct is the sales arm of our business. We stock the biggest brands and the ONE STOP DIRECT latest products, offering the best prices guaranteed and next day delivery nationwide. We can fulfil all of your power tool, plant and accessory requirements. This is seamlessly linked to our WorkShop Services which can then offer a full maintenance package from POWER TOOLS | MACHINES | CONSUMABLES PAT testing to servicing. ACCESS | PPE | WORKWEAR | SALES & REPAIRS With over 80 years of lifting industry experience, One Stop Lifting Services offer a broad spectrum of knowledge to aid in all aspects of enquiries. With a network of 15 branches we can offer our customers the highest level service for all their lifting requirements. All equipment supplied by One Stop Lifting Services complies fully with: Lifting Operations ONE STOP LSIEFRTVINICGES & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment HIRE | SALES | INSPECTIONS | REPAIRS Regulations (PUWER). One Stop Hire’s Non-Mechanical Division has every item you will need for a full ONE STOP Construction site setup, a complete Event setup and much more. With products such as NON- Security Fencing & Crowd Control, Lighting & Power, Ground Protection & Road Safety MECHANICAL HIRE | SALES and Welfare & Accommodation available to hire & buy. Our reputation is based on an excellent customer service experience and a commitment to providing a range of the best equipment maintained to the highest standards.

CONTENTS WHAT CITB COURSES DO WE OFFER? CITB SMSTS & REFRESHER CITB SSSTS & REFRESHER CITB HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS WHAT IPAF COURSES DO WE OFFER? IPAF OPERATOR COURSE 3a & 3b IPAF PUSH AROUND VERTICAL IPAF MEWPS FOR MANAGERS IPAF HARNESS USE AND INSPECTION WHAT PASMA COURSES DO WE OFFER? PASMA MOBILE ACCESS TOWERS FOR USERS PASMA COMBINED LOW-LEVEL ACCESS & TOWERS FOR USERS PASMA LOW-LEVEL ACCESS PASMA WORKING AT HEIGHT PASMA TOWERS ON STAIRWAYS FOR USERS PASMA TOWERS FOR MANAGERS WHAT UKATA COURSES DO WE OFFER? UKATA ASBESTOS AWARENESS UKATA NON LICENSED WHAT FIRST AID COURSES DO WE OFFER? EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK FIRST AID AT WORK WHAT CONFINED SPACE COURSES DO WE OFFER? LOW-RISK CONFINED SPACE MEDIUM-RISK CONFINED SPACE HIGH-RISK CONFINED SPACE WHAT IN-HOUSE COURSES DO WE OFFER? SAFE USE OF ABRASIVE WHEELS CAT & GENNY (CABLE DETECTION & GENERATOR) COSHH AWARENESS IN HOUSE FACE FIT TESTING FACE FIT TRAIN THE TESTER FIRE MARSHALL HARNESS AND LANYARD AWARENESS IN HOUSE LADDER AND STEP LADDER AWARENESS RISK ASSESSMENT AWARENESS VEHICLE BANKSMAN SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHT WHAT OTHER COURSES DO WE OFFER? IOSH WORKING SAFELY IOSH MANAGING SAFELY NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE BASIC SCAFFOLD INSPECTION ROAD AND STREETWORKS CPCS RED TRAININED OPERATOR CARD CPCS BLUE COMPETENT OPERATOR CARD NATIONAL PLANT OPERATORS REGISTRATION SCHEME FORK LIFT TRUCK TEMPORARY WORKS GENERAL AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE (TWGATC) TEMPORARY WORKS CO-ORDINATOR TRAINING COURSE (TWCTC) TEMPORARY WORKS SUPERVISOR: SITE SAFETY PLUS

WHAT CITB COURSES DO WE OFFER?

CITB SITE MANAGEMENT SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course is designed to give delegates a comprehensive guide to site safety from the perspective of a site manager. The course is suitable for people who are currently or about to be responsible for the Management of Construction Sites. It can also be a good progression step for site supervisors. This course aims for the operative to develop and understand their responsibilities and accountability for the management of site health, safety and welfare. To understand that a safe site is economical, efficient and productive. It allows them to manage health and safety by current legislation within their role. At The End Of The Course You Will Be CERTIFICATION Able To: Upon successful completion of your Implement all health, safety, course, you will receive a SMSTS CITB welfare and environmental Site Safety Plus Certificate which is valid legislation affecting your daily for five years. This qualification must work be renewed by attending the SMSTS refresher course. Implement new guidance and REFRESHER industry best practice This two day course will reinforce State your duties and and update your knowledge responsibilities with and understanding of your legal regards to health, responsibilities regarding health, safety safety, welfare and welfare and environmental issues. the environment Candidates must take the SMSTS Who Will Benefit? Refresher course before their existing This course is for you if you’re certificate expires. Otherwise the full considering, or already have, SMSTS course will have to be taken responsibilities for planning, again. organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.

CITB SITE SUPERVISOR SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME Our CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme is aimed at those in supervisory roles or those who are taking on the responsibilities of a supervisor. Our highly experienced and highly qualified training instructors provide tailored training in a modern, up-to-date format to ensure that our courses help you achieve your goals. The CITB SSSTS course introduces you to health and safety, welfare and supervisory issues. Over the two days the course discusses the legal responsibilities relevant to work activities. At The End Of The Course You Will CERTIFICATION Have An Understanding Of: Upon successful completion of your Health and safety law and how course, you will receive an SSSTS CITB it applies to supervisors Site Safety Plus Certificate which is valid for five years. This qualification must Your supervisory be renewed by attending the SSSTS responsibilities in controlling refresher course. site safely Risk assessments and the need REFRESHER for method statements The refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the two day Site Supervisor Safety Training Effective site inductions, Scheme course and can provide proof toolbox talks and method of attendance. statement briefings Monitoring site activities EXTRA effectively We also offer the CITB SSSTS course Timely intervention when bad at your premises or on site. If you are practice is identified interested simply fill in the contact form Who Will Benefit? and one of our experts will be in touch, This course is for you if you’re alternatively call 0808 168 6788 and considering, or already have, speak to our team. responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site supervisor.

CITB HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS This course is for you if you’re considering, or already, working within the construction and civil engineering industry. This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s Health and Safety is being put at risk. On completion of this course most delegates would then sit their CITB Health, Safety and Environment touch screen test in order to obtain their CSCS green labourers card, this card is used as proof that the person has passed the relevant training and should be able to demonstrate Health and Safety competence. At The End Of The Course You Will CERTIFICATION Have An Understanding Of: Upon successful completion of your The need to prevent accidents course, you will receive a Health & Health and safety law Safety Awareness CITB Site Safety Plus How your role fits into the Certificate which is valid for five years. control and management of This qualification must be renewed the site before the expiry date by retaking the course. Risk assessments and method statements Performing safely and asking for advice How to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident Who Will Benefit? This course benefits everyone highlighting potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.

WHAT IPAF COURSES DO WE OFFER?

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IPAF OPERATOR COURSE 3a & 3b The IPAF 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom) course instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including scissor lifts or boom lifts. Candidate Requirements: Candidates will be required to have a level of literacy that enables them to fully understand safety notices and manufacturer’s instruction manuals. Candidates also need to be physically fit, in good health and should not have problems with eyesight or hearing as the course involves the operating of MEWPs. For the practical session candidates will need suitable PPE including: hard hat with a chin strap (preferable), eye protection and footwear along with a hi-vis jacket/vest, harness and lanyard, with short adjustable lanyard. At The End Of The Course You Will Be: ASSESSMENT Fully aware of the relevant Candidates will undertake a written Health and Safety regulations test and practical assessment at the Able to manoeuvre the end of the course. The licence is machine as required internationally accepted and is valid for 5 years. Fully aware of accident prevention and control CERTIFICATION Successful candidates will receive the Able to drive the MEWP 3A and 3B IPAF qualifications, and an proficiently and safely IPAF Certificate of Training for these. Fully aware of the needs These will both be accessible via the regarding personal protection IPAF ePAL app, available on Android and iOS smartphones, which also includes Able to correctly position and a logbook and safety information. A carry out the required tasks in physical PAL card and certificate are a correct and proper manner included in the cost.

IPAF PUSH AROUND VERTICAL The IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV) course instructs an operator to prepare, physically manoeuvre and position the machinery around the workplace safely and proficiently. Candidate Requirements: This course is aimed at operatives who are or will be responsible for using Push Around Vertical Platforms (PAVs) MEWPs in the workplace. There are no prerequisites for this course although a working knowledge of MEWPs is an advantage. Since the inspection, operation and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health. At The End Of The Course You Will Be: ASSESSMENT Fully aware of the relevant Candidates will undertake theory and Health & Safety regulations practical assessments. The licence is and accident prevention and internationally accepted and is valid for control. 5 years. Fully aware of accident CERTIFICATION prevention and control Any operators who are already Able to manoeuvre and trained in the 1a or 3a categories will position the machine as also be able to use a PAV after being required, and operate the familiarised by a qualified person with machine proficiently and the specific machinery. Upon successful safely. completion, delegates that already Able to correctly position hold a IPAF PAL card will have their log and carry out the required book endorsed with this qualification. tasks in a correct and proper Delegate that do not will recieve a PAL manner. photo ID giving instant recognition of identity and categories accredited.

IPAF MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS FOR MANAGERS Companies that use Mobile Elevating Work Platforms MEWPs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure the most effective use of MEWPs. This course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks. Candidate Requirements: Employers working in a broad range of industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture. Anyone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job site. At The End Of The Course You Will: ASSESSMENT This course is about planning, Learn what your legal supervising and managing the use obligations are of MEWPs, and not about operating Understand how to select the equipment. It ends with a written test right machine for the job at that candidates must pass. hand CERTIFICATION Know who is operating MEWPs Upon successful completion of the on your site and whether they theory test, candidates will receive an have been trained and IPAF certificate. Those who hold a valid familiarised? Powered Access Licence for operating equipment can have the MEWPs for Managers (MM) category added to Have you considered the potential hazards and taken their PAL Card. preventive measures?

IPAF HARNESS USE & INSPECTION The course will provide delegates with the expertise to inspect and use a harness when using a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). IPAF strongly recommeds a full body harness with adjustable lanyard (used to provide work restraint and adjusted to be as short as poossible) is to be used when working from a boom type MEWP. Training is absolutely vital as the repercussions of a poorly fitted harness or incorrect product selection can be fatal. Candidate Requirements: Any person that operates and uses a MEWP At The End Of The Course You Will: ASSESSMENT The IPAF Safety Harness Use & Be aware of the relevant Inspection course will require all legislation and guidance students to complete a written Be able to identify and assessment and practical training. select the correct form of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against falls from height CERTIFICATION when working from a MEWP Delegates successfully completing the course will have the Harness (H) category added to their Powered Understand how to check, Access Licence (PAL) - valid for 5 years. use, maintain and store a harness and lanyard Be able to fit and adjust a harness and lanyard

WHAT PASMA COURSES DO WE OFFER?

PASMA MOBILE ACCESS TOWERS FOR USERS The course will provide delegates with the expertise and knowledge of current relevant legislation and be able to dismantle, erect and inspect Mobile Access Towers (MATs) safely, as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Attendees are also given practical guidance on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as grounding in the regulations and legislation applicable to aluminium towers. Candidate Requirements: Candidates will be required to have a level of literacy that enables them to fully understand safety notices and manufacturer’s instruction manuals. Candidates also need to be physically fit and in good health as the course involves the assembling and dismantling of mobile access towers. No formal qualifications are required but a good understanding of safe working at height would be beneficial. For the practical session candidates will need suitable head, footwear, eye, and glove protection. A hard hat with a chin strap is preferable. At The End Of The Course You Will Be: ASSESSMENT Fully aware of the relevant At the end of the theory session Health & Safety regulations delegates take a short test and Fully aware of accident on passing this, enables them to prevention and control continue with the practical session in Fully aware of the the afternoon with an assessment is needs regarding Personal conducted at the end of the session. Protective Equipment CERTIFICATION Able to assemble the Delegates successfully completing the platform as required course will receive a PASMA certificate and photo card - which is valid for 5 years. Able to dismantle the platform proficiently and safely Able to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.

PASMA COMBINED LOW-LEVEL ACCESS & TOWERS FOR USERS Do you work with mobile access towers and low level access equipment? With this course you can recieve 2 qualifications for completing 1 course. The combined course covers all the content from Towers for Users as well as everything from Low-Level Access. Separately, these courses would take 1.5 days. But when you do them at the same time, our expert instructors can streamline the content into one day. Candidate Requirements: Candidates will be required to have a level of literacy that enables them to fully understand safety notices and manufacturer’s instruction manuals. Candidates also need to be physically fit and in good health as the course involves the assembling and dismantling of mobile access towers. No formal qualifications are required but a good understanding of safe working at height would be beneficial. For the practical session candidates will need suitable head, footwear, eye, and glove protection. A hard hat with a chin strap is preferable. At The End Of The Course You Will ASSESSMENT Learn: At the end of the theory session delegates take a short test and How to safely assemble, on passing this, enables them to dismantle, alter and move this continue with the practical session equipment in the afternoon with an assessment How to safely use this conducted at the end of the session. equipment CERTIFICATION How to inspect this equipment Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a PASMA certificate and photo card - which is valid for 5 How to identify hazards years. relating to their use What legislation, regulations and guidance are applicable to these towers

PASMA LOW-LEVEL ACCESS Low level work platforms, often called podiums, pulpits, room scaffolds or podium steps, provide a stable platform for someone carrying out tasks at heights of under 2.5 metres. They’re generally lightweight, easy to manoeuvre, fold away for easy storage or transportation, and have collective fall prevention built in. Candidate Requirements: Candidates will be required to have a level of literacy that enables them to fully understand safety notices and manufacturer’s instruction manuals. Candidates also need to be physically fit and in good health as the course involves the assembling and dismantling of mobile access towers. No formal qualifications are required but a good understanding of safe working at height would be beneficial. For the practical session candidates will need suitable head, footwear, eye, and glove protection. A hard hat with a chin strap is preferable. At The End Of The Course You Will Be: ASSESSMENT Fully aware of the relevant At the end of the theory session Health & Safety regulations delegates take a short test and Fully aware of accident on passing this, enables them to prevention and control continue with the practical session Fully aware of the in the afternoon with an assessment needs regarding Personal conducted at the end of the session. Protective Equipment CERTIFICATION Able to assemble the Delegates successfully completing the platform as required course will receive a PASMA certificate and photo card - which is valid for 5 years. Able to dismantle the platform proficiently and safely Able to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.

PASMA WORKING AT HEIGHT The PASMA Working At Height course won’t teach you everything you need to know but you will go home with a clear understanding of your responsibilities and an action plan for what you need to do in your next steps for working at height. Candidate Requirements: This course is suitable for anyone in an organisation who needs to understand the requirements for those who work on mobile access towers but do not assemble, alter, dismantle or move mobile access towers and are therefore not required to attend the full day PASMA Tower for Users Course, but do have to demonstrate competence and understanding in working at height safely on mobile access towers. At The End Of The Course You Will ASSESSMENT Understand: At the end of the theory session How to comply with your delegates take a short test and duties under the Work at on passing this, enables them to Height Regulations continue with the practical session in What access equipment is the afternoon with an assessment is available conducted at the end of the session. What training and guidance is CERTIFICATION available for working at height Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a PASMA certificate and photo card - which is valid for 5 years.

PASMA TOWERS ON STAIRWAYS FOR USERS Stepped towers, stairway access towers, towers on stairs… various names, but they do the same thing. A tower designed to be used on a stairway, a spot where access is often tricky. They can also be used in other places where the ends of the tower will be at different heights too. Towers are often used on stairways for painting and decorating, maintenance and repair, overhead installations and a whole lot more, meaning this course will appeal to a wide audience. Candidate Requirements: This is an advanced course, the prerequisite to attend is that you must have already passed the PASMA Tower for Users, or PASMA Combined Tower and Low Level Access course before enrolling on this training course. Your Photo ID will be required. You must also be confident to work at height and be physically able to carry out a practical assessment on the day. A good comprehension of written and verbal English is essential to read and understand safety notices and instruction manuals. At The End Of The Course You Will ASSESSMENT Understand: On completion of the theory training, How to safely assemble, you’ll take a multiple-choice theory dismantle and alter stairway test. If successful, you’ll move on to the towers practical assessment, which involves How to safely use stairway building a mobile access tower on a towers stairwell. How to inspect stairway CERTIFICATION towers Successfull candidates who pass both How to identify hazards theory and practical assessments relating to their use receive the relevant PASMA Certificate and Photocard, which is valid for 5 years. What legislation, regulations and guidance are applicable to these towers

PASMA TOWERS FOR MANAGERS PASMA Towers for Managers will equip you with the specialist knowledge you need to keep your towers accident-free zones. This course is aimed at people who don’t use towers themselves, like site managers, safety professionals and company directors. It’s suitable for anyone who manages or supervises tower operatives. Candidate Requirements: No formal qualifications or experience is necessary for the PASMA Towers for Managers training course, but it would be beneficial if delegates had a basic understanding of the Work at Height Regulations and the Health and Safety Act 1974. At The End Of The Course You Will: ASSESSMENT Support your teams better on This is a theory based course and site you are not required to bring any Send colleagues home safe equipment onto the PASMA for after every shift managers training course. Following the Meet all your legal obligations training a multiple-choice assessment Inspect towers is taken. Identify different tower types CERTIFICATION Delegates who successfully pass the theory assessment will receive the relevant PASMA Certificate and Photocard, which is valid for 5 years.

WHAT UKATA COURSES DO WE OFFER?

UKATA ASBESTOS AWARENESS The UKATA asbestos awareness course covers all the information you need to be more aware of asbestos. This includes history, properties and uses of asbestos. Coupled with the health effects from exposure and more importantly how to avoid the risks. You will also find out about guidelines set out in Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Candidate Requirements: In the UK, it is a legal requirement for anyone working with or around asbestos materials to be sufficiently trained in safety practices and precautions before they carry out any work. Even if you have previous asbestos awareness training, it can always be useful to give yourself a refresher course, especially as legislations can change and technology advances. At The End Of The Course You Will ASSESSMENT Understand: Following completion of the modules by your tutor there will be a short How to make suitable and multiple choice test to assess your sufficient assessments about knowledge. the risk of exposure to asbestos CERTIFICATION Successful candidates will receive a Safe work practices and UKATA Asbestos Awareness certificate, control measures, including an that is valid for 1 year. explanation of the correct use of control measures, E-LEARNING protective equipment and Our state of the art platform enables work methods delegates to complete the training online at their own convenience and Selection and appropriate use at any time as the log in details are of protective equipment valid for 1-year. Online training can be Waste handling procedures completed at home, in the workplace or even at a remote location that is best Emergency procedures suited for you. Relevant legal requirements Circumstances when non-licensed work may be notifiable

UKATA NON LICENSED This syllabus sets out the guidance for the provision of non-licensed asbestos training as contained within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR). The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees. Candidate Requirements: Any persons carrying out non-licensed works with asbestos containing materials, as laid down in CAR 2012, Reg 3(2). This is likely to include any persons likely to disturb and carry out work on asbestos containing materials as defined in CAR 2012. Course Learnings: ASSESSMENT: Following completion of the modules Legislation and Codes of by your trainer there will be a short Practice multiple choice test to assess your Selection, care and use of PPE knowledge. and RPE (Personal/Respriatory CERTIFICATION Protective Equipment) Upon completion of the course, you will Prevention and reduction of obtain a UKATA Approved Non-Licensed exposure of employees to Asbestos Removal Training certificate asbestos fibres which will be valid for a period of 12 months, in line with HSE guidance. Control limits and air ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: monitoring This is an advanced course, the Emergency procedures prerequisite to attend is that you must have already completed and passed the Hygiene and decontamination UKATA Asbestos Awareness course. procedures Health effects of asbestos exposure Safe working practices Waste handling and disposal

WHAT FIRST AID COURSES DO WE OFFER?

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK The aim of this one day qualification is to benefit delegates by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations and/or take on the role of emergency first aider in the workplace. The course conforms to HSE guidence. Candidate Requirements: This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments, such as small offices. The course covers first aid protocols for adult casualties only. Course Learnings: ASSESSMENT Adult resuscitation (CPR) Continuous observation by the trainer Burns and scalds and written assessments. Choking adult CERTIFICATION Communication and casualty Upon completion of the course, you care will obtain a certificate that will remain valid for 3 years Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based) Defibrillator pad placement (theory based) Minor and severe bleeding Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations) Seizures Shock Unresponsive adult

FIRST AID AT WORK This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training. It is most suited to those working in high-risk environments, such as building sites or warehouses. Candidate Requirements: This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments, such as small offices. The course covers first aid protocols for adult casualties only. Topics Covered In The First Aid At Work Course: Adult resuscitation (CPR) Allergic reaction Asthma Bone, muscle and joint injuries Burns and scalds Chest pains Choking adult Communication and casualty care Defibrillator prompts and Defibrillator pad placement (theory how to respond (theory based) based) Eye injuries Fainting Head injuries Low blood sugar Managing an emergency Minor and severe bleeding Poisons and what to do if Role of the first aider (including someone has been poisoned knowledge of health and safety regulations) Seizures Shock Spinal injuries Stroke Unresponsive adult ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION Continuous observation by the trainer Upon completion of the course, you and written assessments. will obtain a certificate that will remain valid for 3 years

WHAT CONFINED SPACE COURSES DO WE OFFER?

LOW-RISK CONFINED SPACE This low risk confined space training course is for anyone working in places such as meter pits, valve chambers and stairwells, and includes preparing to enter and work safely, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools, following procedures, and dealing with emergencies. Candidate Requirements: Personnel involved in supervising, planning or execution of work resulting in entry to confined spaces are recommended to take this course. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: ASSESSMENT Assessment focuses on learners Identify specified risks and planning a confined space entry, hazards to classify confined undertaking written and oral tests spaces and being observed during practical Understand confined space assessments. risk assessments, safe systems CERTIFICATION (method statements) and The successful delegates will receive a permits certificate valid for 3 years, after which Understand of environmental a refresher training will be necessary monitoring and ventilation Use of gas monitoring and detection equipment Understand work restraint and fall arrest, including harness and lanyard use Follow procedures to safely enter, work in and exit level 1 confined spaces Use PPE and level 1 associated equipment correctly and safely Undertake the role of the confined space supervisor Understand procedures for dealing with emergencies

MEDIUM-RISK CONFINED SPACE This medium risk confined space training course is designed for anyone who works in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering, and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies Candidate Requirements: Personnel involved in supervising, planning or execution of work resulting in entry to confined spaces are recommended to take this course. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Identify specified risks and Understand confined space hazards to classify confined risk assessments, safe spaces systems (method statements) and permits Use of gas monitoring and Understand of environmental detection equipment monitoring and ventilation Understand work restraint Understand the use of and fall arrest, including equipment for access and harness and lanyard use egress Follow procedures to safely enter, Use PPE and level 2 work in and exit level 2 confined associated equipment spaces correctly and safely Be confident in the use of Be able to undertake the respiratory protection and escape role of the confined space breathing apparatus supervisor (top person) space Understand procedures for and be confident dealing with emergencies ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION Delegates need to pass a written test The successful delegates will receive a and a practical assessment to pass this certificate valid for 3 years, after which course and receive certification a refresher training will be necessary.

HIGH-RISK CONFINED SPACE This high risk confined space training course is designed for those who enter and work in high risk confined spaces. On this course, delegates will learn how to prepare to work safely, enter and exit high risk confined spaces safely, use equipment and tools safely, follow procedures and deal with emergencies. Candidate Requirements: Delegates who’s tasks will probably be further from the entry point, potentially be more complex, ventilation may be compromised, and breathable air is a primary concern. Entry will probably require self contained (or equivalent) breathing apparatus (similar to that of a firefighter) This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Identify specified risks and Understand confined space hazards to classify confined risk assessments, safe spaces systems (method statements) and permits Use of gas monitoring and Understand of environmental detection equipment monitoring and ventilation Understand work restraint Understand the use of and fall arrest, including equipment for access and harness and lanyard use egress Follow procedures to safely enter, Use PPE and level 3 work in and exit level 3 confined associated equipment spaces correctly and safely Be confident in the use of Be able to undertake the respiratory protection and escape role of the confined space breathing apparatus supervisor (top person) space Understand procedures for and be confident dealing with emergencies ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION Delegates need to pass a written test The successful delegates will receive a and practical assessment to successfully certificate valid for 3 years, after which complete this course and receive a refresher training will be necessary. certification.

WHAT IN-HOUSE COURSES DO WE OFFER?

SAFE USE OF ABRASIVE WHEELS This course is designed to give you a better understanding of Abrasive Wheels and the safety aspects you need to consider before performing a task using an abrasive wheel. Once you have completed this course you should be able to competently select, inspect and mount abrasive wheels onto a relevant machine along with knowing the correct PPE for the task. Candidate Requirements: Operatives who need training on how to correctly select, inspect and mount abrasive wheels safely without the risk of personal injury. This course contains some practical activity that will require a minimum level of fitness. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: What Are Abrasive Wheels? Abrasive wheels are revolving wheels Identify the health and safety designed for cutting and grinding requirements for abrasive materials such as metal and concrete. wheel operation The term ‘abrasive wheels’ relates to the abrasive particles which have Carry out a risk assessment been bonded together to make the and implement control compound which the wheels are made measures, including of. You might also hear them referred to emergency procedures as grinding or cutting wheels. Abrasive Understand the characteristics Wheels can be fitted to different types of abrasives and their uses of mechanical apparatus, like petrol saws and angle grinders, or otherwise Understand how to handle and known as handheld machines. store abrasive wheels Understand how to select and check abrasive wheels before ASSESSMENT use Delegates need to pass a written test to successfully complete this course and Identify the main components receive certification. and understand their functions Mount an abrasive wheel or a diamond wheel Operate and carry out CERTIFICATION The successful delegates will receive a maintenance on the certificate valid for 3 years, after which equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. a refresher training will be necessary.

CAT & GENNY (CABLE DETECTION & GENERATOR) This course aims to give all delegates a good understanding and knowledge in the use of cable avoidance tools and generators and the importance of using them on site. 600 people are injured every year due to underground cables being damaged during excavation work on the highway. Many more are injured through damaging water and gas pipes, these damages often incur high repair charges and loss of work. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Additional information Work in line with guidance This course is a half day course which from HSG 47 for avoiding we provide at one of our nationwide danger from underground training centres. services We can also provide this course at your Safely use a cable detector/ premises, providing you can meet the pipe detector. minimum requirements for this to be Identify and read gas/ fulfilled. electricity/water/telecom service plans. ASSESSMENT Identify damaged and Delegates need to pass a written undamaged underground assessment to successfully complete services using ground- this course and receive certification. penetrating radar. CERTIFICATION Understand utility services The successful delegates will receive a (guidelines) certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. Locate services using cable avoidance tools Complete plans showing the services you have detected Show knowledge of the required PPE.

COSHH AWARENESS Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes many chemcials, fumes, dusts and biological agents. Candidate Requirements: It is suitable for all individuals who may be exposed to hazardous substances, and for those supervising them. It is applicable across a range of industries. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Additional Information Identify the legislation This course is a half day course which applicable to the use of we provide at one of our nationwide chemicals in the workplace training centres. State the physical form of We can also provide this course at your chemicals and detail the premises, providing you can meet the routes into the body minimum requirements for this to be fulfilled. Understand the Acute and ASSESSMENT Chronic health effects Delegates need to pass a written test associated with exposure to and practical assessment to successfully chemicals complete this course and receive Explain the rationale for certification. exposure limits CERTIFICATION Undertake a COSHH risk The successful delegates will receive a assessment applying relevant certificate valid for 3 years, after which control measures to identified a refresher training will be necessary. hazards

IN HOUSE FACE FIT TESTING Recent research indicates that up to 50% of all Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) does not give the protection it should because it simply does not fit! This can expose your employees to serious risks to their health. Face Fit testing ensures that an adequate protective seal can be formed when wearing RPE. The test will provide reassurance to your employees and help your company to comply with the law. PLEASE BE ADVISED FOR THE TEST TO BE CARRIED OUT: You cannot eat, drink, smoke or vape 30 minutes before the test is due to begin as this can affect the quality of the test. The person being tested must be clean-shaven. A beard or stubble means that a suitable seal cannot be made and renders the mask ineffective. You must bring with you the masks you wish to use- a selection is advised in case of a poor fit. If you require advice on what mask would be suitable please consult the HSE

FACE FIT TRAIN THE TESTER This Face Fit Train the Tester course will provide those who require it, the knowledge of how to conduct face fit testing using the Qualitative method. If you provide respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to your employees, or are responsible for Health and Safety within your organisation, then it is essential that fit testing is carried out correctly and documentary evidence is recorded to demonstrate the RPE is suitable for the wearer and has passed a fit test. Please note: even though these training courses are referred to as “train the trainer” they are only to provide training to allow the attendees to conduct Qualitative face fit testing, not to enable them to teach the subject themselves. ASSESSMENT Delegates of the Face Fit Train the Tester course will be required to participate in several fit testing scenario’s set by the trainer using a variety of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). This will also include a short verbal test for troubleshooting and identifying reasons for failure of a face fit test.

FIRE MARSHALL The fire marshall course covers the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace. It helps delegates understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace, understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work and gives a detailed understanding of the role of the nominated fire marshal. It also teaches the delgates about the different types of fire extinguisher, how and when to use them in the correct situation. Candidate Requirements: Suitable for those who are responsible for overseeing fire safety, designated fire marshals and anyone who needs to know how to use a fire extinguisher. This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This course is a half day course which Hazards and risks associated we provide at one of our nationwide with fire in the workplace training centres. How fire risk is controlled in We can also provide this course at your the workplace premises, providing you can meet the minimum requirements for this to be The role of the nominated fire fulfilled. warden ASSESSMENT Delegates need to pass a written test to Fire-related laws and successfully complete this course and regulations receive certification. The duties of employers and CERTIFICATION employees with respect to fire The successful delegates will receive a safety in the workplace certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. The causes of fire in the workplace, and components of the fire triangle The hazards during or after a fire, products of combustion Types of portable and fixed fire-fighting equipment and how to use them safely

HARNESS AND LANYARD AWARENESS This course is designed for delegates who are required to work at height using a safety harness to carry out the task. If you are looking for a greater understanding of how to use the Harness and process safely, then this course is also for you. The course covers all key subject areas of how to work safely at height with the use of a harness, to enable an individual to effectively comply with duties under Work at Height regulations. Delegates will learn how to select, check and don a safety harness. They will also learn about how to look for defects when checking their harness and the importance of these checks. Candidate Requirements: This Harness and Lanyard training programme is designed for managers, supervisors or operatives who may be involved with the management or use of Harness Systems This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This course is a half day course which we provide at one of our nationwide Summarise the work at height training centres. regulations and associated legislation and be fully aware We can also provide this course at your of their legal responsibilities premises, providing you can meet the minimum requirements for this to be Select the correct work fulfilled. equipment and restraint ASSESSMENT systems to help prevent Delegates need to pass a written test to falls from height thus reducing successfully complete this course and risk to themselves and others receive certification. Carry out inspections of CERTIFICATION equipment to ensure they are The successful delegates will receive a safe and fit for purpose certificate valid for 3 years, after which Confidently select and don a a refresher training will be necessary. harness correctly

IN HOUSE LADDER AND STEP LADDER AWARENESS The Ladder and Stepladder Awareness course is aimed at delegates who use ladders and stepladders as part of their work duties. It will give delegates an understanding of the laws and standards relating to ladders and stepladders and how these may effect their role. Candidate Requirements: Those who are frequent users of ladders & stepladders in the course of their daily duties. There are no prerequisites to this course. This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This course is a half day course which we provide at one of our nationwide Assess and determine when training centres. it is appropriate to use ladders & step ladders We can also provide this course at your premises, providing you can meet the Correctly locate and safely use minimum requirements for this to be ladders and step ladders fulfilled. Visually inspect ladders and ASSESSMENT step ladders for damage Delegates need to pass a written test to successfully complete this course and BEFORE and AFTER use. receive certification. CERTIFICATION The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary.

RISK ASSESSMENT AWARENESS The risk assessment awareness course is an ideal introduction into risk assessment. It is ideal for workers in all positions from new workers, supervisors and managers to senior managers that require an understanding and insight into completing risk assessments. The law does not expect you to eliminate all risk, but you are required to protect people as far as is ‘reasonably practicable’. A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures. Candidate Requirements: This training course is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for carrying out a risk assessment of their workplace. The person who carries out the risk assessment is named the ‘competent person’ and this can be the business owner, a manager, a supervisor or anyone else within the business who has sufficient training, skills, experience and knowledge to be able to carry out the risk assessment process safely and effectively. This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This course is a half day course which we provide at one of our nationwide The 5 steps of a risk training centres. assessment, as well as how to create a plan of action for the We can also provide this course at your hazard you find premises, providing you can meet the mimum requirements for this to be How to show your fulfilled. commitment to The Management of Health and ASSESSMENT Safety at Work Regulations Delegates need to pass a written test to 1999 successfully complete this course and receive certification. When you should fill out a risk assessment and when they CERTIFICATION are not necessary The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary.

VEHICLE BANKSMAN Traffic Marshall training ensures that an organisation meets its legal requirements and reduces the risk of costly accidents when carrying out common, but dangerous, reversing manoeuvres. The job of the banksman is to guide drivers and make sure reversing areas are free of pedestrians. Candidate Requirements: The course is suited to operatives who assist in moving and loading/unloading vehicles in their occupation. Reversing and manoeuvring vehicles are very common on a construction site; they are also very dangerous, especially in confined spaces. This course will help to reduce the risk of accidents relating to large vehicles on site. Vehicle injuries can be costly to a business; not only are you at risk of potentially fatal accidents, but you also need to be working in line with legislation when if broken can occur legal costs. This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This is a half day course which we provide at one of our nationwide Identify relevant legislation training centres. and guidance We can also provide this course at your Correctly demonstrate premises, providing you can meet the approved signals minimum requirements for this to be fulfilled. Identify hazards associated ASSESSMENT with signalling operations Delegates need to pass a written test to successfully complete this course and Explain why effective receive certification. communication is needed CERTIFICATION between driver and banksman. The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary.

SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHT The safe working at height course is designed to give delegates an awareness of the hazards involved with working at height and the safety measures you may need to put in place before performing a task at height. On completion delegates should understand: pre-use checks, harness fitting, correct use of all working at height equipment, the importance of inspecting personal equipment, recognising defects and the correct procedure to record these issues. They will have knowledge of the Working at Height Regulation 2005 and their impact on your profession. Candidate Requirements: There are no formal requirements for taking this course but to stay safe and work in line with legislation, you need to follow the course content fully. This Course Will Enable Delegates To Additional Information Understand: This is a half day course which we Understand related legislation provide at one of our nationwide training centres. Gain knowledge of the roles, We can also provide this course at your duties and responsibilities of premises, providing you can meet the those working at heights, as minimum requirements for this to be well as those working fulfilled. alongside them ASSESSMENT Delegates need to pass a written test to Have a better understanding successfully complete this course and of the associated and relevant receive certification. safety equipment CERTIFICATION The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary.

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IOSH WORKING SAFELY The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Working Safely is a one- day course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding of health and safety. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how you can make a real difference to the wellbeing of yourself and others through changing your behaviour. In today’s working environment Health & Safety has become an escalating issue! It is vital that Health & Safety is understood and managed in a professional manner. Candidate Requirements: This course is for employees from any industry sector who have no supervisory or managerial responsibilities. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Additional Information Identify why it is important to This is a full day course which we work safely provide at one of our nationwide training centres. Identify everyone’s ASSESSMENT responsibilities in relation to Delegates need to pass a written health, safety and well-being test and hazard spotting exercise to in the workplace successfully complete this course and Define key terms in health and receive certification. safety CERTIFICATION The successful delegates will receive Identify workplace hazards and an IOSH certificate valid for 3 years, risks, their impact and how to after which a refresher training will be control them necessary. Identify ways in which health, safety and wellbeing are managed and improved within the workplace.

IOSH MANAGING SAFELY The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely course provides a superb grounding to anyone who works in any industry, who wants to learn the basics of health and safety. Attending this course will help you improve the safety awareness culture in your organisation, see your productivity increase and enhance your reputation within your supply chain, embedding safety and health across the whole organisation. Candidate Requirements: Anyone and everyone in a working role who wants to learn the basics of safety and health. This Course Will Enable Delegates To: Additional Information This is a three day course which we Describe the key reasons provide at one of our nationwide to manage health and safety in training centres. the workplace ASSESSMENT Identify how the law can have Delegates need to pass a written test to an impact on health and safety successfully complete this course and in the workplace receive certification. Describe how to assess, reduce CERTIFICATION and control risk in the The successful delegates will receive a workplace certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. Identify workplace hazards and risks, assess their impact and how to manage them Identify how to evaluate and respond to an incident List the characteristics and benefits of an effective health and safety management system Describe the principles that underpin good health and safety performance.

NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) National General Certificate is ideal for managers, supervisors and anybody with health and safety management responsibilities. It’s also perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career and gives you a stepping stone to success. Candidate Requirements: There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. Risk assessment is central to the ASSESSMENT qualification. Through study and This modern qualification combines workplace application, successful activities, learning and interactive learners will be able to: materials to provide you with a Confidently carry out risk complete learning experience. It assessments focuses on key skills that means you can Develop and implement a instantly apply the knowledge you gain detailed action plan and add value to your organisation. Manage and minimise Assessment is a two-step process that workplace risks includes an open book examination to Support and develop your assess what you know. This is scenario company’s health and safety based and will include a closing culture interview, you will be asked questions Additional Information about your submission. This is a three day course which we Followed by a practical risk assessment provide at one of our nationwide to assess what you can do training centres. Assessments are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry. CERTIFICATION The successful delegates will receive a qualification that is valid for a lifetime.

BASIC SCAFFOLD INSPECTION The Basic Level Scaffold Inspection Course is a Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) accredited course that will develop your understanding of scaffolding components, forms of construction and the inspection procedures for basic access scaffolds and how to comply with current legislation and Codes of Practice. Candidate Requirements: Delegates are expected to have awareness and experience of scaffolding structures, which would have come from time spent in their individual industry sector. All applicants must hold a valid HS&E Test taken in the last 2 years prior to attending the course. CISRS do accept some other industry recognised Health and Safety qualifications as an exemption to the HS&E test. Individuals not holding an eligible CISRS card as detailed above wishing to attend the course will be required to submit a SITS CV with contactable references and or/certificates, which includes a letter from an employer confirming their awareness and experience of scaffolding structures gained via their role within industry and confirmation that the delegate has had a minimum of 2 years’ experience in this role. CERTIFICATION Additional Information Successful delegates of this scaffold This is a three day course which we inspection course will receive a CISRS provide at one of our nationwide completion certificate, and we will training centres. apply for the CISRS Basic Scaffold ASSESSMENT Inspection card on your behalf. Teaching is a mix of classroom The qualification is valid for 5 years based theory, practical exercises and and will require to repeat the course to computer-based training. The final maintain their CISRS status. assessment involves written and practical tests.

ROAD AND STREETWORKS The New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) training courses are designed for Supervisors and Operatives who are required to carry out their duties in-line with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), current legislation, and applicable Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP’s). Training courses for NRSWA will cover one or more unit’s dependent on requirements Candidate Requirements: There are 16 NRSWA course units of competence with the New Roads and Street Works Act. Unit 1 is for both Supervisors and Operators. NRSWA Course Operator Units Are: NRSWA Course Supervisor Units Are: Unit 1 - Location and Unit 1 - Location and avoidance of underground avoidance of underground apparatus. apparatus. Unit 2 - Signing, lighting and Unit 10 - Monitoring signing, guarding. lighting and guarding. Unit 3 - Excavation in the Unit 11 - Monitoring excavation in the highway. highway. Unit 4 - Reinstatement and Unit 12 - Monitoring compaction of backfill reinstatement and compaction materials. of backfill materials. Unit 5 - Reinstatement of sub- Unit 13 - Monitoring base and road base in non- reinstatement of sub-base bituminous materials. and road base in non- bituminous materials. Unit 6 - Reinstatement in cold- Unit 14 - Monitoring lay bituminous materials. reinstatement in bituminous Unit 7 - Reinstatement in hot- materials. lay bituminous materials. Unit 15 - Monitoring reinstatement of concrete Unit 8 - Reinstatement of slabs. concrete slabs. Unit 9 - Reinstatement Unit 16 - Monitoring of modular surfaces and reinstatement of modular concrete footways. surfaces and concrete footways.