Working at Height

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Course Description

This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who  regularly work at height.

The term work at height applies to a wide range of situations ranging from the obvious ones like working on platforms, ladders, scaffolds or stages to working alongside deep trenches. This is because the crucial thing to understand about work at height is that it’s not how far you climb, but how far you can fall. ‘Falls’ doesn’t just mean people falling from heights. If materials or equipment  fall, that will obviously present an equally dangerous hazard to anyone below.

All working at height situations are covered by health and safety legislation. Chief among these is the Work at Height Regulations 2005. These regulations confer legal duties on employers and employees  to assess, control and minimise risks and hazards from work at height.

This course covers topics including the dangers of working at height, the regulations, the hierarchy of controls, assessing risk and much more.  It’s vital to understand all this because as I’m sure you’ll know, working at height can be extremely dangerous.

Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include working at height you will also need further practical training.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify legal duties of employers and employees.
• Assess the risks of working at height.
• Look at controls and measures that can be put in place to minimise those risks.  
• Identify correct procedures and the regulations covering them including Working at Height Regulations.
• Identify the use of suitable equipment.  

Module 1 - Introducing Work at Height  

Module 2 - The Dangers of Work at Height  

Module 3 - The Work at Height Regulations 

Module 4 - Summary of Duty Holder's Responsibilities  

Module 5 - Employer's Responsibilities 

Module 6 - The Hierarchy of Control  

Module 7 - Avoiding Work at Height Wherever Possible 

Module 8 - Prevent Risk of Falls 

Module 9 - Minimise Consequences 

Module 10 - The Risk Assessment

Module 11 - Course Summary 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved 

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Duration: 105 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

At the end of this course you’ll be able to demonstrate your understanding of the control measures to be followed when working in, or near to, confined spaces as detailed in a safe working procedure.

This course will cover the legislation associates with working in confined spaces. What counts as a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures and  rescue.

Important note: This is an awareness course only, designed for people who need to be aware of the hazards and risks of confined space working but are not required to enter a confined space. If you are required to perform any work activity in, or in the proximity of, a confined space then you will also need to have an 'approved' standard of practical training at the 'appropriate' level.  

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognise the key legislation and its application to working in a confined space  
• Understand the dangers of working in a confined space and identify the hazards involved
• Define and state the safety procedures that can use to reduce the risk associated
• Have an awareness of the communication methods needed and the emergency procedures  that would need to be followed
• Understand the importance of the paperwork involved to meet legal obligations 

Module 1 - The Law 

Module 2 - Confined Space and the Dangers? 

Module 3 - Safe Procedures  

Module 4 - Communication, Emergencies and Paperwork  

Module 5 - Final Assessment 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved 

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Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so a  knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses. 

Most workers feel that accidents are something that only happens to other people. The reality is that too many workers are coming to harm by not observing Health and Safety laws and not working to safe systems of work - the physical, mental and financial burden of these accidents can have a  huge impact on themselves, their families and their colleagues. 

The course covers a wide range of topics including fire safety, asbestos awareness, working at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. 

It also covers methods for improving safety performance and methods of protecting the environment. 

Target Audience

This course is a great induction course in relation to health and safety as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. Most of the examples relate to the construction industry so this course is perfect for people starting out working on a site for the first time.  

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work  and personal life.

Further Progression

Other health and Safety courses that cover specific aspects of the candidates role for example if they are likely to be required to work above the ground then Working at Height would be a useful follow up. If they are going to be handling chemicals then the more detailed COSHH course would cover this more thoroughly, and if they are going to be working alone at any point then the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course would be a great next step. 

Module 1 - Introducing Working Safely  

Module 2 - Defining Hazard and Risk  

Module 3 - Identifying Common Hazards  

Module 4 - Improving Safety Performance  

Module 5 - Protecting the Environment  

Module 6 - Final Assessment - A minimum score of 66% is required for this module

Module 7 - Hazard Perception - A minimum score of 55% is required for this module

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

IIRSM & CPD Approved 

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Duration: 150 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

In the UK, the private security industry provides manned, physical and technical systems to help protect people, premises and property. It can also help prevent and detect crimes and any activities that could be considered unauthorised as well as offering expertise in monitoring and responding to safety risks.

This course is an introduction to the private security industry, and the main services it covers. It discusses the body which regulates the industry, highlights the standards of behaviour expected  from security operatives, and the law as it relates to the industry.

It includes an in-depth look at health and safety issues, the concept of duty of care and examines a range of emergency situations which security operatives might be involved with. The course also covers communication skills, including tips for effective radio communication and instructions on how to use the phonetic alphabet. 

Target Audience

People wanting to start a career in the Private Security Industry, or those in the early stages of their career that want to broaden their knowledge of the industry.  

Advantages

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves. 

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

Other courses that could compliment this one are: 

Emergency First Aid, as first aid is a useful skill for security operatives to have.

Fire Marshal Training, in emergency situations people will look to security operatives for guidance on what to do, so having a higher level of training in this area may prove useful. 

Module 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry  

Module 2 - Civil and Criminal Law 

Module 3 - Health and Safety 

Module 4 - Fire Procedures  

Module 5 - Emergencies 

Module 6 - Communication Skills and Customer Service  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD & IIRSM Approved 

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Duration: 90 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

This course covers general health and safety issues that apply to a wide range of types of businesses and sectors, from office and retail environments to workshops and factories. The wide range of  topics covered makes this a great course to act as an introduction to health and safety in the  workplace that can then be built on with more detailed courses that cover specific hazards that  employees might come into contact with in specific workplaces. This makes it a useful part of the induction process.

By the end of this course the candidate will have an understanding of health and safety legislation and definitions of common terms associated with health and safety. This is followed up with some statistics outlining the most common causes of accidents in the workplace. They will also understand good practice in relation to electricity, display screen equipment and the use of safe manual handling techniques. The course also introduces best practice associated with the control of substances hazardous to health regulations, the importance of using appropriate PPE as instructed and the most common procedures to follow in the event of a fire.

The course contains specific case studies that outline the seriousness of health and safety in the workplace and potential consequences if there is a health and safety breach. Along with all this it introduces the concept of risk assessment and concludes with the actions that should be taken in the event of an emergency situation occurring.  

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand Health and Safety within the work environment.
• Recognise the key legislation and guidance associated with health and safety in the workplace.
• Understand the concept of Corporate Manslaughter.
• Identify the common causes of accidents within the workplace and understand both employer and employee responsibilities.
• Remember that Health and Safety encompasses numerous areas such as Fire and Electrical Safety, DSE, and Manual Handling. 
• Understanding emergencies and their effect on the workplace. 

Target Audience

The course has a very wide audience as it applies to a wide range of sectors and can be included as part of the induction process in most businesses, especially when combined with other more specific health and safety courses that apply to the candidates role. 

Advantages

As this course covers a wide range of health and safety situations the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.

IIRSM approval means that this course meets the rigorous standards of this leading industry body.  

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

Other health and Safety courses that cover specific aspects of the candidates role for example if they work a lot with computers then the DSE Awareness course would be useful to them. If they are going  to be handling chemicals then the more detailed COSHH course would cover this more thoroughly, and if they are going to be working alone at any point then the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course would be a great next step. 

Module 1 - What Is Health and Safety? 

Module 2 - Case Studies 

Module 3 - Corporate Manslaughter 

Module 4 - Accidents  

Module 5 - Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling 

Module 6 - Emergencies, COSHH, PPE and Stress  

Module 7 - Final Assessment 

Module 8 - Children and Under 18s

Module 9 - Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).