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Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
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Manual Handling injuries are the cause of most lost working days around 5 million days in the UK, with sprains and strains due to the incorrect lifting and moving of objects causing most suffering to employees. Ensure your staff don't become another statistic by providing them with appropriate training.

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to emplyees - this includes suitable training.

This qualification, is aimed at those who carry out Manual Handling at work, it provides essential theory information about Manual Handling hazards and their controls.

To give you maximum flexibility it can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principals of Manual Handling. Those that need to learn about practical Manual Handling techniques should stay on for a further half-day training session and assessment to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles & Practice.

Duration: 1/2  Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

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Level 2 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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The Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is aimed at those learners who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

It give the candidates the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them.

Duration: 1/2 Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)

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CIEH Certificate in Stress Awareness
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This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace. It seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves and thier workforce from damaging effects of stress.

Stress is increasingly a factor in working days lost and the overall reduction in employee effectiveness. The CIEH recognise the importance of understanding stree and the guidance required to manage employees effectively to minimise risk.

Who Needs this Qualification? Appropriate for all employees, especially those:

  • Dealing with the public
  • Working with targets
  • Providing services
  • Training
  • Supervising or managing  

Duration: 1/2  Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

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Level 2 Health & Safety for Life
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Duration: 3 Days

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance

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Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles & Practice (CIEH)
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Manual Handling injuries are the cause of most lost working days around 5 million days in the UK, with sprains and strains due to the incorrect lifting and moving of objects causing most suffering to employees. Ensure your staff don't become another statistic by providing them with appropriate training.

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to emplyees - this includes suitable training.

This qualification, Principles and Practice combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches candidates techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities

CIEH Award in Manual Handling - Principles & Practice is aimed at those that need to learn about practical Manual Handling techniques.

Duration: 1  Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

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Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
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This accredited qualification is designed to introduce the principles of Risk Assessment. It covers why Risk Assessments are necessary, the legal requirements relating to them and simple processes for carrying them out.

It is suitable for learners working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic steps they can take to control it.

Qualification Details: The HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment has been accredited by the regulators of England and (Ofqual and the Welsh Government) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

Who needs this qualification? Anyone in a work environment as it raises learner's awareness of the concept of risk assessment.

Duration: 1  Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

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Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
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This accredited qualification is designed for learners who have a responsibility to conduct Risk Assessments at low risk premises. It covers the principles of Risk Assessment, the relationship between hazard and risk and requires learners to put into practice the knowledge learned on the course by undertaking a risk assessment, therefore laying a foundation for further development as a risk assessor.

A properly implemented programme of risk assessments can assist in the prevention of injuries, fatalities, property damage incidents and other losses. This not only helps to prevent human loss and suffering, but also assists the effective management and finance of any business or organisation.

Qualification Details: The HABC level 2 Award in Risk Assessment has been acredited by the regulators of England and Wales (Ofqual and the Welsh Government) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

Who needs this qualification? Designed for anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments, such as:

  • Team leaders, supervisors, site managers and managers;
  • Quality controllers;
  • Technicans;
  • Engineers;
  • Health & Safety specialists;
  • Personnel contributing to the risk assessment process.

Duration: 3  Days

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company (Anywhere, Anytime)

Awarding Body: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)

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Working Safely - IOSH
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Working Safely is a one-day course for staff from any sector with no supervisory or managerial responsibility. It provides grounding in the essentials of Health & Safety.

The course is delivered in a classroom environment with group work and practical exercises. Workbooks are provided and candidates are encouraged to make additional notes. Completion of the course is subject to a formal examination at the end of the day.

Duration: 1 Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Topics Covered include:

  • Introducing working safely
  • Defining hazards and risks
  • Identifying common hazards
  • Improving safety performance
  • Protecting our environment.

Awarding Body: Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

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Asbestos Awareness
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Regulations requires employers to ensure that their employees receive adequate information, instruction and training relating to the risks due to asbestos if they are liable to be exposed to this material.

Who Should Attend This Course: This course is designed for those who may be exposed to asbestos within their working environment and requires a simple overview of the risks involved.

Topics Covered:

  • The effects of asbestos on health;
  • Identifying building that may contain asbestos;
  • Minimising the risk of asbestos release.

Duration: 1 Day

Venues: Local, Nationwide & In-Company

Awarding Body: Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)

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