Essential Health and Safety Information Guide

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Essential Health and Safety Training Limited Information Guide

The Miners’ Offices, Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 4JU

Telephone 01623 676455 Visit www.ehast.co.uk

Telephone 01623 676455 Visit www.ehast.co.uk


Essential Health and Safety Training Limited 2 Introduction Essential Health and Safety Training Limited We know that Health and Safety regulations can be intimidating and confusing to business owners. However, 233,000 workplace injuries were reported in 2009/2010*, which highlights how important it is not to delay your busineses health and safety training. Essential Health and Safety Training Limited can relieve the stress of compliance by offering a wide range of hands-on courses delivered by our specialist trainers so that you can feel reassured that if the unthinkable does happen, your business is prepared. All of our health and safety training courses can be delivered from our central training centre, based in Mansfield , Nottinghamshire, which has ample free parking. Alternatively we can arrange training at any location designated by the client anywhere in the UK (subject to minimum numbers). We are always happy to assist you with any of your health and safety compliance assessments, which will help your organisation remain legally compliant. You can book your place on any of our courses by telephone, email or online. Alternatively, you can simply contact us to find out what is legally required of your business. To find out more about our Health and Safety training course contact the Mansfield office by calling 01623 676455. *According to the Health and Safety Executive Statistics 2009/2010

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Essential Health and Safety Training Limited 3 Contents

Essential Health and Safety Training Limited 4 How to use this book

Confined Space Courses

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Our icons are designed to give you a quick and easy summary of our courses.

Safe Entry into Confined Spaces – Initial Course

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Safe Entry into Confined Spaces - Refresher Course

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Managing Safe Entry into Confined Spaces

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First Aid Courses

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First Aid at Work - Initial Course

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First Aid at Work – Requalification Course

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course

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Annual First Aid Refresher Course

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Automated External Defibrillator Courses

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Available nationwide Materials provided Duration of certificate Entry requirements

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Initial Course (Including Emergency First Aid at Work)

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Initial Course

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Annual Refresher Course

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Fire Fighting Courses

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Fire Awareness (including Practical Fire Fighting) Course

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Fire Warden (including Fire Awareness) Course

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Manual Handling Course

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Other Courses Available

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Duration of course

RoSPA accredited

HSE approved

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Confined Spaces Courses 5 Safe Entry into Confined Spaces – Initial Course

Confined Spaces Courses 6 Safe Entry into Confined Spaces - Refresher Course

This course provides vital training to employers, employees and sub-contractors who are required to work in confined spaces. We are currently the only company in the UK to deliver the prestigious RoSPA accredited ‘Practical Safe Entry into Confined Spaces’ course which complies with the Confined Space Regulations 1997.

This refresher course is designed for people who have previously undergone an ‘Initial Safe Entry into Confined Spaces’ course within the last 3 years. This course will ensure all attendees are up to date on the procedures to follow when working within a confined spaces, such as gas detecting and safe systems of work etc.

Course content: - potential hazards of working in confined spaces and precautionary measures - gas detection and assessment of working conditions - emergency procedures - personal protective equipment and escape apparatus - practical risk assessments, safe systems and permit to work - practical entry into a confined space - written and practical test

Course Information Duration 1.5 Days Available Nationwide Materials Included Certificate 3 Years Certified RoSPA

Course content: - practical entry into a confined space - potential hazards of working in confined spaces and precautionary measures - gas detection and assessment of working conditions - emergency procedures - personal protective equipment and escape apparatus - risk assessments, safe systems and permit to work - written test

Qualification:

Qualification:

On successful completion of this course attendees will receive the appropriate RoSPA accredited certificate.

On successful completion of this course attendees will receive the appropriate RoSPA accredited certificate.

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Telephone 01623 676455 Visit www.ehast.co.uk

Course Information Duration 8 Hours Available Nationwide Materials Included Certificate 3 Years Entry Requirement Certified RoSPA


Confined Spaces Courses Managing Safe Entry into Confined Spaces This course is designed to provide staff at either supervisory or management level with the relevant knowledge to ensure that their staff and sub contractors are working in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997. Course content: - potential hazards of working in confined spaces and precautionary measures - gas detection and assessment of working conditions

Course Information Duration 8 Hours Available Nationwide

- emergency procedures - personal protective equipment and escape apparatus

Materials Included

- practical risk assessments, safe systems and permit to work - written test Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees will receive the appropriate RoSPA accredited certificate.

Certificate 3 Years Certified RoSPA

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First Aid Courses First Aid at Work (FAW) - Initial Course This HSE approved course is designed to cover all of the First Aid aspects that you may need to deal with an appointed First Aider. Whether you work in low, medium or high risk areas, the course will ensure you are able to deal with any First Aid emergency situation that may occur in the workplace. It covers a range of industry sectors and is compliant with the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981. Course content: - aims of First Aid - action in an Emergency - respiration/ Hypoxia - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - bandages and dressings - circulation system - wounds and bleeding - nervous system and unconsciousness - burns and scalds - circulation disorders - extremes of temperatures - fractures and spinal injuries - soft tissue injuries - legislation - eye injuries - poisoning - revision tests and final assessments Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees will receive a HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

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Course Information Duration 3 Days Available Nationwide Materials Included Certificate 3 Years Certified HSE

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First Aid Courses 9 First Aid at Work (FAW) - Requalification Course

First Aid Courses 10 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course

This HSE approved requalification course is designed to ensure that all attendees are kept up to date with the First Aid skills and are taught any new developments to existing First Aid protocols.

Course Information

This course is designed for people who work in low to medium sectors, defined by a suitable and sufficient work risk assessment.

Course Information

Candidates attending this course must hold a current HSE recognised First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate or an existing certificate that is within 28 days of expiry.

Duration 2 Days

This course will cover basic life saving techniques and instructions on how to deal with an emergency situation, should anyone either take ill or be injured, whilst at work.

Duration 6 Hours

Course content:

Available Nationwide

- aims of First Aid - action in an Emergency - respiration / hypoxia - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - bandages and dressings - circulation system - wounds and bleeding - nervous system and unconsciousness - burns and scalds - circulation disorders - extremes of temperatures - fractures and spinal injuries - soft tissue injuries - legislation - eye injuries

Course content: - aims of First Aid - action in an emergency

Materials Included

- respiration and hypoxia

Entry Requirement

- bandages and dressings

Certified HSE

- nervous system and unconsciousness

Materials Included

- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - wounds and bleeding - burns and scalds - circulation disorders - fractures - soft tissue injuries - legislation - record keeping and contents of first aid box Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees will receive a HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

- poisoning - revision tests and final assessments Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees will receive a HSE First Aid at Work certificate.

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Available Nationwide

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Certificate 3 Years Certified HSE


First Aid Courses Annual First Aid at Work Refresher Course This course has been designed in accordance with the HSE’s recommendation to refresh all First Aiders It ensures that all attendees are kept up to date with their First Aid skills and are taught any new developments to existing First Aid protocols. Course content: - practical scenarios - action in an emergency

Course Information Duration 3 Hours Available Nationwide

- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - wounds and bleeding

Materials Included

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Automated External Defibrillator Courses 12 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Initial Course (including Emergency First Aid at Work) This course is designed for people who do not hold a valid HSE approved First Aid certificate. As well as teaching the basic life saving skills, it ensures that all attendees will be competent in the protocols and procedures, when using an AED. Course content: - aims of first aid - action in an emergency - respiration and hypoxia - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

- unconsciousness

- bandages and dressings

- burns and scalds

- wounds and bleeding

- circulation disorders

- nervous system and unconsciousness

- fractures

- burns and scalds

- recovery position

- circulation disorders - fractures - soft tissue injuries - legislation - ventricular fibrillation (VF) - AED theory - survival rates - practical and safe application of AED - reporting use of AED Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees with receive the appropriate certificate valid for 1 year.

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Course Information Duration 8 Hours Available Nationwide Materials Included Certificate 1 Year


Automated External Defibrillator Courses 13 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Initial Course This course is designed for people who currently hold a valid HSE approved First Aid certificate. It aims to ensure that all attendees are competent in the protocols and procedures, when using an AED. Course content: - respiration and hypoxia - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ventricular fibrillation (VF) - AED theory - survival rates - practical and safe application of AED - reporting use of AED

Course Information Duration 4 Hours Available at Mansfield Materials Included

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This course is designed to refresh those who have previously undergone AED training and hold a valid HSE First Aid certificate. The session focuses on life saving techniques and the safe operation of an AED. Course content: - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ventricular fibrillation (VF) - AED theory

Entry Requirement

Duration 2 Hours Available Nationwide Materials Included

- reporting use of AED Qualification:

Certificate 1 Year

Course Information

- survival rates - practical and safe application of AED

Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees with receive the appropriate certificate valid for 1 year.

Automated External Defibrillator Courses 14 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Annual Refresher Course

On successful completion of this course attendees with receive the appropriate certificate valid for 1 year.

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Entry Requirement Certificate 1 Year


Fire Awareness 15 (including Practical Fire Fighting) Courses Fire Awareness Course

Fire Awareness 16 (including Practical Fire Fighting) Courses Fire Warden (including Fire Awareness) Course

This course is designed for employers, employees and sub-contractors who may have the responsibility of dealing with potential fires in the work place. The course combines theoretical and practical elements to ensure attendees are confident in handling fires.

Course Information

This course is designed for employers and employees who may be required to act as a Fire Warden during either a fire drill or an actual fire alarm.

Course Information

Duration 2 Hours

Attendees will have the relevant information and training to carry out the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Warden. This course also incorporates the Fire Awareness course.

Duration 3 Hours

Course content:

Course content:

- the development of fire - triangle of combustion

Available Nationwide

- how fires spread - correct exstinguishing methods - classification of fires - portable fire extinguishers - operation of fire extinguishers

- the development of fire - triangle of combustion

Materials Included

- how fires spread

Certificate 3 Years

- classification of fires

- correct exstinguishing methods - portable fire extinguishers

- practical session

- operation of fire extinguishers

Qualification:

- role of the fire warden

Successful attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

- responsibilities of local fire wardens - practical session Qualification: On successful completion of this course attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

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Available Nationwide

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Materials Included Certificate 3 Years


Manual Handling Courses Manual Handling Awareness This course involves a combination of theoretical and practical elements to ensure that employers, employees and sub-contractors are fully aware of the risks of manual handling.

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Course Information

Course content: - definition - statistics - anatomy and Injuries - mechanics of a lift - legislation - risk assessments - lifting safely Qualification:

Other Courses Available Other Courses Available

Essential Health and Safety Training Limited aim to provide a wide range of courses to suit every type of business needs, whether you choose to complete them at our centre or from the comfort of your own workplace.

Duration 3 Hours

Other courses include:

Available Nationwide

- Banksman

Materials Included

- DSE (Display screen equipment)

Certificate 3 Years

- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) - ADR (The safe carriage of dangerous goods) We’re also able to tailor courses to suit your individual needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details on our courses and current pricing.

On successful completion of this course attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

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