Courses

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Integral to that is the practising and testing of all the elements of emergency plans. This tout lines what we mean by exercising, describes different types of exercise, and outlines the exercising which takes place at all levels of government. It also provides some specific examples of recent exercises. Training staff who are involved in emergency planning and response is fundamental to an organisation’s ability to handle any type of emergency. This training also outlines the aims of training in this context, describes different types of training, and points out the emphasis placed on training which is designed to equip people with the knowledge, skills and awareness necessary for their role in crisis management at the national strategic level. Emergency planning exercises An exercise is a simulation of an emergency situation. Exercises have 3 main purposes: to validate plans (validation) to develop staff competencies and give them practice in carrying out their roles in the plans (training) to test well-established procedures (testing) Why it is important to hold exercises Planning for emergencies cannot be considered reliable until it is exercised and has proved to be workable, especially since false confidence may be placed in the integrity of a written plan. Generally, participants in exercises should have an awareness of their roles and be reasonably comfortable with them, before they are subject to the stresses of an exercise. Exercising is not to catch people out. It tests procedures, not people. If staff are under-prepared, they may blame the plan, when they should blame their lack of preparation and training. An important aim of an exercise should be to make people feel more comfortable in their roles and to build morale. Types of exercises There are 3 main types of exercise: discussion-based table top live A fourth category combines elements of the other 3. The choice of which one to adopt depends on what the purpose of the exercise is. It is also a question of lead-in time and available resources.

Who or why you should attend

Duty Officers

Course Overview

Discussion-based exercises Discussion-based exercises are cheapest to run and easiest to prepare. They can be used at the policy formulation stage as a ‘talk-through’ of how to finalise the plan. More often, they are based on a completed plan and are used to develop awareness about the plan through discussion. In this respect, they are often used for training purposes. Table top exercises Table top exercises are based on simulation, not necessarily literally around a table top. Usually, they involve a realistic scenario and a time line, which may be real time or may speed time up. Usually table tops are run in a single room, or in a series of linked rooms which simulate the divisions between responders who need to communicate and be co-ordinated. The players are expected to know the plan and they are invited to test how the plan works as the scenario unfolds. This type of exercise is particularly useful for validation purposes, particularly for exploring weaknesses in procedures. Table-top exercises are relatively cheap to run, except in the use of staff time. They demand careful preparation. Live exercises Live exercises are a live rehearsal for implementing a plan. Such exercises are particularly useful for testing logistics, communications and physical capabilities. They also make excellent training events from the point of view of experiential learning, helping participants develop confidence in their skills and providing experience of what it would be like to use the plan’s procedures in a real event. Where the latter purposes are, in fact, the main objective of the exercise, then it is essentially a training exercise or practice drill. Live exercises are expensive to set up on the day and demand the most extensive preparation. . This means that relevant planning documents must contain a statement about the nature of the training and exercising to be provided and its frequency.

Course content?

At the end of the course you should have an understanding of: why health and safety is important to everyone; why health and safety is important within an organisation; how following health and safety procedures is applicable to everyone; the existence of the HSWA; common hazards in the workplace; general health and safety best practice and control measures; where to find further information within your organisation; and the importance of personal behaviour (vigilance, compliance, using safety measures, appropriate training, reporting issues).

Who or why you should attend

Anyone wanting to get the first insight into Health & Safety in the workplace this course is an introduction for staff at any level

Course Overview

3 hour course either - am or pm

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Anyone attending this course will gain the knowledge and skills to help them complete a Fire Risk Assessment inspection followed by showing them the correct way to complete the documentation applicable to a Fire Risk Assessment.

Who or why you should attend

Health & Safety Managers – Staff responsible for fire safety in the workplace – Fire wardens – other personnel with responsibilities for ensure compliance of the 2005 Fire Reform regulations.

Course Overview

Delegates should obtain from this course the skills required to carry out a full Fire Risk Assessment – Identifying the areas of risk their risk rating and make recommendations to resolve the hissed found on the inspections – time scales for works to be carried out.

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 or Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require that adequate information, instruction and training are provided for persons nominated with fire safety responsibilities.

Who or why you should attend

Appointing and training staff with fire responsibilities will provide management with the opportunity to significantly improve fire prevention practices in the workplace, improve communications and share the workload in the implementation of good fire safety management

Course Overview

A ½ day multi-media course of 3.5 hrs duration (3 hr theory and ½ hr practical) where staff will learn the essential duties of Fire Wardens / Marshals in residential care homes / nursing homes and be provided with the knowledge, skills and abilities to undertake their duties competently and confidently. Delegates receive a certificate of attendance and the course is approved by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers for up to 15 delegates per session. ½ day presentations are also available for construction, healthcare, hotel and school sectors. The course is approved by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and staff receive individual certificates of attendance.

Course content?

•Ensuring legal compliance •Fire prevention techniques •Stopping fires from spreading •Extinguishing fires (portable extinguishers and fixed installations) •Assessing risks and hazards •Safe procedure to follow in the event of a fire •Why fire drills are necessary •Fire alarms, sprinklers and fire doors •Different types of fire and their characteristics •Fire extinguisher colour coding • Inspections and recording (fire log)

Who or why you should attend

This course is delivered over 3 hours (half a day) and a certificate will be awarded upon completion.

Course Overview

Fire Marshalling training is delivered in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and ensures that delegates are fully qualified to become a designated fire warden in their workplace. The course is an excellent accompaniment to our Fire Extinguisher Practical course and provides a more in-depth understanding of the different types of fire, how they are caused, and how to prevent them.

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The purpose of this course is to ensure people are fully aware of the dangers from fire and smoke – this course also shows attendees the correct use of fire extinguishers and the classes of fire they can be used on safely – it will also give the attendees a greater knowledge of the causes of fire.

Who or why you should attend

This course is for any employee who has not had fire warden or fire marshal training but is required by law to undertake at regular intervals

Course Overview

Attendees will have a fuller understanding of their role and duty to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergency – how to recognise fire control points - exit signage - the need to keep exits clear and fire doors closed – the types of extinguishers – label colours – how to and when to use extinguishers.

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Anyone attending this course will have a clear awareness and understanding of the need to keep exits clear at all times – the need to evacuate safely and quickly – the roles of the fire warden and how they can provide support – how to identify heat sources and areas of risk.

Who or why you should attend

This course is for any employee who has not had fire warden or fire marshal training but is required by law to undertake at regular intervals

Course Overview

Attendees will have a fuller understanding of their role and duty to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergency – how to recognise fire control points - exit signage - the need to keep exits clear and fire doors closed.

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The Triangle of Fire Good practice Fire procedures Fire Safety signs Dealing with smoke Types of extinguisher and their uses Fire alarms Report to the assembly point by the nearest safe Leave fire exit, escorting visitors DO NOT use lifts DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings DO NOT lock doors Report to the assembly point

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This course is designed to ensure any staff who have the responsibility of directing traffic of any description have the knowledge to ensure same movement of vehicles on whatever site or circumstances they are required to do so in.

Who or why you should attend

Anyone wishing to learn the skills of a banksman, the hand signals and other safe instruction techniques .

Course Overview

This course is designed to ensure any staff who have the responsibility of directing traffic of any description have the knowledge to ensure same movement of vehicles on whatever site or circumstances they are required to do so in.