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
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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