Course Types

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Location of Buried Electric Services
Confined Space Entry Procedures (with Escape Sets)
Appointed Persons First Aid
Abrasive Wheels Course
CIWM Waste Awareness Course

Location of Buried Electrical Services

Buried services are, to an extent, out of sight out of mind until the time comes to dig a hole or do any excavations.
Every year hundreds of people are injured and killed due to accidental contacts with buried electrical services. In EVERY CASE the damage or injury could have been avoided!
This course has been developed and designed for workers who, as part of their job need to locate buried electrical services prior to doing any excavations.

Aims and Objectives of Course

To train candidates on the dangers of buried electrical services, how these may be marked and techniques for their safe location including the use of C.A.T. scanners.

Course Content

Course Introduction
· Legislation
· The Dangers
· Location of Electrical Services
· Marking of Electrical Services
· Safe use of Cable locators

Practical Activities
· Using C.A.T. Scanner to locate buried Electrical Services

Confirmation of Learning
· Practical exam

Course Details
Course Duration 1 day.
Minimum of 4 candidates per course.
Maximum of 8 candidates per course.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURES
(WITH ESCAPE SETS)

Course Duration 1-2 Day’s

Course Description

On average, working in confined spaces kills 15 people every year in the U.K. This course has been developed to allow workers to access confined spaces safely.

Aims and Objectives of Course

To train candidates on the dangers of confined spaces and to give them a thorough understanding of the procedures and equipment required to access them safely.

Course Contents

Course Introduction

· Recognition of Confined Spaces
· Awareness of Confined Spaces Legislation
· Dangers of Confined Spaces
· Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
· Health and Hygiene
· Equipment used in Confined Spaces

Practical Activities

· Vertical Entry using correct procedures and equipment
· Actions on gas alarm sounding

Confirmation of Learning

· Theory Assessment
· Practical Assessment

Course Details
Course Duration 6 hours plus practical.
Practical session 4 hours per every 3 candidates.
Minimum of 3 candidates per course.
Maximum of 9 candidates per course

APPOINTED PERSONS FIRST AID COURSE

Course Description
This training course has been developed and designed to teach candidates how to deal with an emergency situation.
Aims and Objectives of Course
To train employees from all industries, in the principles of First Aid as laid down in the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Note: On completion of this course, successful candidates will be able to look after First Aid equipment, deal with an emergency, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, First Aid for an unconscious Casualty and First Aid for the wounded or bleeding.

Course Content

Course Introduction
· First Aid in the work place
· Accident Book/First Aid equipment
· Action in Emergency
· Unconscious casualty
· Principals of resuscitation (CPR)
· Disorders of circulation
· Wounds and Bleeding
· Spinal Injuries
· Burns and Scalds

Confirmation of Learning
· Ongoing continuous assessment.

Course Details
Course Duration 1 day.
Minimum of 4 candidates per course.
Maximum of 10 candidates per course

ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE

Course Description

Employers are required to ensure that at least one person within their establishment receives proper instruction on all aspects of Safety in relation to Abrasive Wheels.

This course has been developed and designed for users of Static and/or Portable Grinding Wheels in the course of their work or business.

Aims and Objectives of Course

To train candidates on the safe use of Abrasive Wheels, which will include the mounting, dressing and adjustment of Abrasive Wheels.

Course Content

Course Introduction
· Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
· Composition, Types & Forms of Grinding Wheel

Safety Requirements
· Of Grinding Wheels
· Wheel & Spindle Speeds
· Handling & Storage of Wheels
· Inspection of Wheels
· Wheel Dressing
· Protection Devices & Safety Features

Practical Activities
· Balancing of Precision Grinding Wheels
· Mounting & Dressing of Wheels
· Adjustment of Rest & Guard

Confirmation of Learning
· Written theory test
· Practical exam

Course Details
Course Duration Minimum of ½ day dependant on candidate numbers.
Minimum of 4 candidates per course.
Maximum of 12 candidates per course

CIWM Waste Awareness Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

Those people whose work practices produce waste or those people who need a greater understanding of waste principles.

AIMS

· To provide an introduction to wastes management
· To provide knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the management of wastes

OBJECTIVES

1. To provide a new way of looking at the management of wastes by:
· Explaining what wastes are
· Providing an understanding of how and where wastes are produced in the workplace

2. To provide an understanding of different types, natures and quantities of waste.

3. To raise an awareness of the current waste management practices and disposal routes through the explanation of the wastes hierarchy

4. To demonstrate the need to improve waste management practices by:
· Explaining the impact of wastes on the environment
· Explaining what are sustainable practices in wastes management

5. To demonstrate how legislation, in particular the Duty of Care, helps to promote best practices in the management of wastes

6. To raise awareness of the health and safety issues in the handling, movement and storage of wastes by:
· Providing an overview of the employers responsibilities
· Providing fundamental knowledge of the individuals responsibilities

7. To enable participants to conduct basic waste audits.

8. To guide participants to the key sources of further information and help.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

· Describe their responsibilities in dealing with waste
· Describe what wastes are
· Provide examples of how, where and when wastes are produced in their work
· Distinguish between different types and natures of wastes
· Understand the order of magnitude of the volumes of the different types of wastes nationally
· Explain the waste hierarchy
· Demonstrate awareness of the principal current wastes management practices
· Identify the main impacts of wastes on the environment
· Describe the differences between sustainable and non sustainable wastes management practices
· Explain the importance of legislation in promoting best practice in wastes management
· Explain the basic principles underpinning Duty of Care and how their actions are important
· Demonstrate an awareness of their employers responsibility with regard to Health & Safety issues in the handling, moving and storage of wastes
· Demonstrate how they fulfil their personal responsibilities with regard to Health & Safety issues in the handling, moving and storage of wastes
· Describe the key stages in conducting a waste audit
· List sources of further information and help.

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