Courses
HS23
Dealing with Hand and Arm Vibration Syndrome
Course content?
The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises to give you all the necessary information and experience that will help you to reduce vibration exposure in the workplace and implement a HAVS safety procedure. • To create and understanding of vibration control measures • To build and understanding of the principles of vibration • To understand the effect of vibration on the human body • To give you a detailed insight into the current legal framework including the European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive • To look closely at the HSE guidance • To look in detail at instrumentation issues • To give you an insight into practical vibration monitoring • To provide you with hands-on experiences
Who or why you should attend
If your workforce operate hand held power tools or vibrating plant and machinery, then it’s likely that vibration exposure is a potential issue within your organisation. This course is ideal for Health and Safety professionals, works managers, engineers or simply the individual(s) responsible for safety within your organisation.
Course Overview
This HAVS Vibration Training course leads to a qualification of “competence” for carrying our Hand Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessments. Aims and Objectives of this HAVS Vibration Training Course? The course is designed to give you detailed insight into the requirements of compliance with The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, and practical experience in carrying our Hand Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessments. Covering all the up to date requirements of the HSE, this HAVS Vibration Training course provides an in-depth look at the legislation to ensure that you can be classed as 'competent' to carry out such work.
HS22
Evacuation Chair Training
Course content?
At the end of this training session the delegates will understand the safe usage, features and limits of the Evacuation Chair in line with the manufactures guidelines and legal requirements
Who or why you should attend
Anyone wishing to obtain the basic knowledge of the safe use, limitations and dangers when using an evacuation chair in an emergency situation.
Course Overview
At the end of this course the delegates will have the knowledge and awareness to safely use the Evacuation chair in all situations.
HS21
Anaphylaxis First Aid
Course content?
Manual Handling – Moving and Handling - priorities of treatment – Initial assessment - Good Hygiene – When and where to obtain help – Respiration - - Hypoxia – Asphyxia – Choking –seizures/Fits – Bleeding and shock – Choking – Diabetes –
Who or why you should attend
This half day course, aimed at First Aiders, provides delegates with the information needed to deal with accidents, or a sudden illness situation. And have the skills to prevent the situation getting worse, therefore enabling a quicker recovery going forward. On successful completion of this course, delegates are awarded the First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years.
Course Overview
The aim of first aid is to give immediate treatment following either and accident or illness to prevent things from getting worse, whilst waiting for help to arrive.
HS20
Safe Operations of AED’s (Defibrillator)
Course content?
Treatment of the unconscious casualty – Resuscitation – Heart attacks – Understanding an AED – Correct operation of an AED – Types of AEDs
Who or why you should attend
Anyone wishing to process the basic skills to operate and AED and obtain the basic skills to deal with and emergency of this nature
Course Overview
Delegates should obtain from this course the skills required to sustain life until professional help arrives using the AED
HS18
Paediatric First Aid
Course content?
By the end of the course attendees will be able to provide first aid for an infant or child - Be able to administer emergency first aid to an infant or child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness – for example – sickle cell crisis – diabetic attack – asthma attack – allergic reaction – meningitis – febrile convulsions – nose bleeds – burns or scalds – bites – stings – anaphylaxis shock – conditions affecting ears – eyes – nose – head and spinal injuries – be able to understand how to complete records relating to illnesses, injuries or emergencies
Who or why you should attend
Attendees will be able to understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider – be able to assess an emergency situation safely – be able to provide first aid for an infant or young child This two day course is for people working with young children and those people working towards and Early Years educator qualification
Course Overview
By the end of the course attendees will be able to provide first aid for an infant or child - Be able to administer emergency first aid to an infant or child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness – for example – sickle cell crisis – diabetic attack – asthma attack – allergic reaction – meningitis – febrile convulsions – nose bleeds – burns or scalds – bites – stings – anaphylaxis shock – conditions affecting ears – eyes – nose – head and spinal injuries – be able to understand how to complete records relating to illnesses, injuries or emergencies
HS17
Requalification First Aid
Course content?
Manual Handling – Moving and Handling - priorities of treatment – Initial assessment - Good Hygiene – When and where to obtain help – Respiration - - Hypoxia – Asphyxia – Choking – Drowning – Hypothermia -Contents of a first aid box/kit –Fall, Fractures, Heart Attack, Strokes, Unconsciousness –Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation – Faints – seizures/Fits – Bleeding and shock – Choking – Diabetes – Poisoning – Burns –and Scalds and sunburn Managing and incident action plan – Circulation – Major injuries – The Health & Safety 9First Aid Regulations 1981.
Who or why you should attend
This three day course, aimed at First Aiders, provides delegates with the information needed to deal with accidents, or a sudden illness situation. And have the skills to prevent the situation getting worse, therefore enabling a quicker recovery going forward.
Course Overview
The aim of first aid is to give immediate treatment following either and accident or illness to prevent things from getting worse, whilst waiting for help to arrive.
HS16
Requalification Emergency First Aid
Course content?
Attendees will be able to aim to update and refresh their knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparations for a written assessment.
Who or why you should attend
This one day course is for people wish to renew a 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
Course Overview
This course covers the full one day syllabus for the Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate attendees completing this course will re-qualify for the one day course with certification for a further 3 years
HS15
Three Day First Aid Course
Course content?
Manual Handling – Moving and Handling - priorities of treatment – Initial assessment - Good Hygiene – When and where to obtain help – Respiration - - Hypoxia – Asphyxia – Choking – Drowning...
Who or why you should attend
This three day course, aimed at First Aiders, provides delegates with the information needed to deal with accidents, or a sudden illness situation. And have the skills to prevent...
Course Overview
The aim of first aid is to give immediate treatment following either and accident or illness to prevent things from getting worse, whilst waiting...
HS14
One day Emergency First Aid Training
Course content?
Induction to First Aid – First Aid priories – Action in an emergency – Treating and unconscious casualty – Treating a bad bleed – CPR operating – Injuries to bones and muscles - Burns and Scalds – Recognising major injuries and illnesses
Who or why you should attend
Anyone responsible for the care and well being of other employees within their sectors of industry or employment.
Course Overview
Anyone attending this course will gain the knowledge and skills to help them preserve life until the professional services arrive
