Health and Safety Courses - HS&S and Environmental Health

With partnership between HS&S and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health the following courses are available.

CIEH Principles of Manual handling
Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

The process of manual handling in the workplace
Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
Manual handling assessment and control options
Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Qualification information

Designed for:	All employees
Course duration:	2-3 hours
Assessment method:	Multiple choice test of 20 questions
QCA Accredited:	Yes
Level:	Level 1
Suggested progression on completion:	CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety

CIEH Principles of COSHH
Prepares employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances

Overview

This qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
COSHH assessments and control options
Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Qualification information

Designed for:	All employees
Course duration:	2-3 hours minimum
Assessment method:	Multiple choice test of 20 questions
QCA Accredited:	No
Level:	Level 1
Suggested progression on completion:	CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety

CIEH (New) Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Health and safety understanding for all employees

Overview

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace replaces the Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace. The qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

Legislation
Health
Safety
Welfare
The workplace and workplace equipment
Risk assessment
Manual handling
Hazardous substances
Ergonomics and workstation design
Transport and vehicles
Noise and vibration

Qualification information

Designed for:	All employees
Course duration:	6 hours minimum
Assessment method:	Multiple choice examination
QCA Accredited:	Accreditation being sought
Level:	New Level 2
Suggested progression on completion:	CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety
Trainers’ event:	n/a

CIEH Risk Assessment Principles and Practice (General)

Course available september 2006
Enables supervisors and managers to carry out risk assessments

Overview

Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments.
(For risk assessment principles and practices specifically relating to swimming pools, an alternative course should be considered.)

Outline programme

Legislation
Principles of risk assessment
Prioritising risk
Controls
Documentation
Monitoring controls
Risk assessment in practice

Qualification information

Designed for:	Supervisors, or managers responsible for conducting risk assessments
Course duration:	7 hours minimum
Assessment method:	Assignment and self-evaluation
QCA Accredited:	Yes
Level:	Level 2
Suggested progression on completion:	CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace

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