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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, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.

Modules

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 Responsibility

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

Duration: 105 Minutes

*Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.

Course Description

Around 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. However, this damage is preventable if the right steps are taken but once your hearing has gone it will not come back.

This course starts by going into detail about how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. The course will conclude by examining how to provide information and instructions to employees, along with the most professional way to conduct workforce health surveillance.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at people that work in industries where excessive noise is a potential hazard. These include factories, manufacturing environments, entertainment, hospitality, mining, construction and metal working to name a few.

Advantages

One of the key points this course is intended to teach is why it is so important to undertake and action points outlined in a noise risk assessment. This may include the use of PPE, limiting how long workers are exposed to noise or a number of other control measures that must be understood and followed. Understanding the risks and why controls are in place will mean workers are much more likely to consistently adhere to them.

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

Modules

Module 1: Noise in the Workplace

Module 2: Legislation

Module 3: Health Risks

Module 4: Action Plans

Module 5: Prioritising Controls

Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment

Module 7: Information and Health Surveillance

Duration: 55 minutes

*Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.

This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). It’s aimed at anyone who is exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.

So what do we mean by ‘Substances Hazardous to Health’?

In legal terms, these are substances that are classified as “very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or Irritant” under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP). This was a new regulation that came into force in January 2009 dovetailing with a set of regulations called REACH. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, which came into force on 1st June 2007. One of the main aims of REACH is to provide a high level of protection for human health and the environment from the use of chemicals.

Modules

Module 1: Introducing COSHH

Module 2: Different Types of Hazard

Module 3: Different Types of Exposure

Module 4: Regulations and Approved Labelling

Module 5: Assessing COSHH Risks

Module 6: The Risk Assessment in Practice

Module 7: Exposure Control

Module 8: Staying in Control

Module 9: Training and Emergency Planning

Module 10: Course Summary

Duration: 125 minutes

*Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.

Course Description

Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Every year thousands of people fall ill and die because of exposure to asbestos and it was widely used by the construction industry right up until the year 2000.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) apply to employers, employees, self-employed persons and duty holders and cover all work with asbestos containing materials. Regulation 10 of CAR states that every employer must ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. This includes maintenance workers and others who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos.

As well as informing candidates about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver content to help them recognise asbestos containing materials, make them aware of where it was used, include steps they can take to minimise the risks and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos.

Each module is rounded off with several multiple-choice questions, candidates are required to get 100% on these tests to pass the course. They have the opportunity to review all the answers at the end of each module before final submission and will be given 3 attempts to achieve the required result.

Target Audience

The Asbestos Awareness course is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building related and maintenance trades.

Advantages

Being aware of the products that are likely to contain asbestos and the risks associated with them give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos. The course is approved by leading industry bodies ROSPA and the IATP. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Modules

Module 1: Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure

Module 2: Different Types of Asbestos

Module 3: Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos

Module 4: An outline of Asbestos Legislation

Duration: 65 minutes

*Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off

Abrasive Wheels

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work.

There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance.

Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting.They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing.

Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery.

The course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, storage and handling and much more.

Modules

Module 1: Introducing Abrasive Wheels

Module 2: The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel

Module 3: The Dangers of Abrasive wheels

Module 4: Abrasive Wheel Safety

Module 5: Safe Speeds

Module 6: Other Wheel Markings

Module 7: Storage and Handling

Module 8: Checking and Testing

Module 9: Training and Certification

Module 10: Inspections

Module 11: Course Summary

Duration: 100 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.

In this lesson, you will get an introduction to the course subject and learn about the legal requirements for safe manual handling in Ireland. After completing this module, you will be able to explain the meaning of “Manual Handling” and “Patient Handling”. it will explain the legal requirement of “Manual Handling” and “Patient Handling”. List Employee and Employer duties regarding Health and Safety and how Patient Handling should be dealt with during pregnancy.

Course Content

Module 1- Manual Handling

• Definition of Manual Handling
• Manual Handling- Patient Handling
• The difference between loads and patients
• Health and Safety Legislation
• Manual Handling and pregnancy
• Back Injury in the workplace
• Notification of workplace accidents

Module 2- The Back

• Proper functioning of the back
• Impact of weight on the mechanics of the back
• Injuries of the back
• Personal fitness and risk of injury

Module 3- Risk Assessment

• The Company Safety Statement
• Risk Assessment and Risk Control
• The TILE system of Risk Assessment
• Specific Manual Handling Risks
• Patient Handling Risks
• Hierarchy of risk controls.

Module 4- Principles of Safe Handling

• Patient Mobility
• Preparing to Move and Handle People
• Avoid Injury: Stop unsafe Practices
• Safe Practices: Sitting and Standing
• Safe Practices: Moving People in Bed
• Safe Practices: Lateral Transfers
• Safe Handling: Walking Patients
• Bariatric (Overweight) Patients
• Effective Communication

Module 5- Mechanical Aids

• Making Patient Handling Safe
• Assessing the Risk of Injury
• The TILE system of Risk Assessment
• Eliminate the risk of injury
• Patient Beds
• Slide sheets
• Hoists and Lifters
• Transfer boards
• Turntables and turning platforms

Assessment

This course contains an online certification exam at the very end. On successfully passing the final certification exam you will be issued with a certificate.

Cost: €55

Resources

The course can be taken at any time and any place so all that is required is an internet connection and a computer. Completing the course will use approximately 15MB of data which is roughly the same as watching a 5-minute YouTube video. You can complete the course on any pc, laptop or tablet device.

Other Information

You do not have to complete the online course in one sitting, and you can also break it into small chunks if you wish. Should you have to leave the course unexpectedly, it will remember where you were the last time you left it. This course will take about 60-90 minutes to complete.

The Health and Safety Induction can help employees get a brief overview over the main occupational hazards: Slips, Trips and Falls, Manual Handling and Fire.

Course Content

• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Manual Handling Awareness (Induction Level)
• Fire Safety Awareness (Induction Level)
• Accident Reporting

Assessment

On completion of all modules you will be presented with a brief examination. You must achieve a pass mark of 60% from 15 questions in order to gain certification. The 15 questions are taken randomly from a bank of questions for each examination. This course is fully certified and in line with legal requirements.

Cost

€25

Resources

The course can be taken at any time and any place so all that is required is an internet connection and a computer. Completing the course will use approximately 15MB of data which is roughly the same as watching a 5-minute YouTube video.

Other Information

You do not have to complete the online course in one sitting and you can also break it into small chunks if you wish. Should you have to leave the course unexpectedly, it will remember where you were the last time you left it. How long it takes you to complete the online course in Health and Safety Induction really depends on you, but 45 minutes is a good deadline.

This certified online course is given in accordance with the guidelines of the Safety Health and Welfare Act (General Applications) 2007. By law, anyone using a visual display unit for more than 1 hour per day must have an office ergonomics assessment carried out. This course covers the topics relevant to setting up and maintaining a safe digital screen equipment workplace in an office environment.

Course Content

• The Meaning of Ergonomics
• Health and Safety Law including DSE Regulations
• Workplace injury, Work-Related Illness
• Organising your Workspace
• Maintaining a Safe Working Environment
• Self-Assessment

Assessment

This course contains an online self-assessment at the end of the course, followed by an online certification exam. The self-assessment does not count towards the final examination marks but simply gives you an idea of how you are doing. On successfully passing the final certification exam you will be automatically issued with a passport certificate. Your full certificate will be issued together with your workplace assessment report.

Cost

€50

Resources

The course can be taken at any time and any place so all that is required is an internet connection and a computer. Completing the course will use approximately 15MB of data which is roughly the same as watching a 5-minute YouTube video. You can complete the course on any pc, laptop or tablet device.

Other Information

You do not have to complete the online course in one sitting, and you can also break it into small chunks if you wish. Should you have to leave the course unexpectedly, it will remember where you were the last time you left it. How long it takes you to complete the online course really depends on you, but 60-90 minutes is a good guideline.

This certified course is given in accordance with the guidelines of the Safety Health and Welfare Act, Manual Handling of loads regulations (General Applications) 2007 which covers the anatomy, the spinal column, related spinal injuries, risk assessments, correct manual handling techniques and the importance of good posture and fitness levels.

Course Content

• Safe Manual Handling
• Possible Injuries
• Prevention
• Main Elements of the Back
• Mechanics of the Back
• Individual Risk Factors Affecting the Chance of Back Injury
• The Role of Safety Statements as a Source of Information
• Typical Manual Handling Activities
• The Concept of Risk Assessment
• Identifying Safety Hazards
• Effective Strategies of Dealing with Unfamiliar Loads
• Use of Available Aids and Safe Workflows
• Safe Handling Techniques
• Cooperation with Colleagues
• Maintaining a Safe Workplace
• PPE

Assessment

All Manual Handling Courses in Ireland do legally require a visual assessment so after completing the online course you will need to be visually assessed by one of our Level 6 certified assessors. On successfully completing the online course and passing the visual assessment you will be issued with a certificate.

Cost

€50- Online and you come to our training centre for a brief assessment

€80- Online and we come to you for a brief assessment

Resources

The Course can be taken at any time and any place so all that is required is an internet connection and a computer. Completing the course will use approximately 15MB of data which is roughly the same as watching a 5-minute YouTube video. You can complete the course on any pc, laptop or tablet device.

Other Information

You do not have to complete the online course in one sitting and you can also break it into small chunks if you wish. Should you have to leave the course unexpectedly, it will remember where you were the last time you left it. How long it takes you to complete the online course in Manual Handling really depends on you, but 2 hour is a good guideline.The Visual Assessment is a further 15 minutes.

This course is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards and train participants on how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire.

Course Content

• Fire and Smoke
• Facts about Fires
• Fire Safety in the Office
• What is Fire?
• Starting Fires-flash point and ignition
• Extinguishing Fires
• How Fire Spreads
• Smoke Spread- Effects of Smoke
• Flash over and Back Draft
• Fire Safety Legislation and Risk Assessment
• The Fire Services Act 1981-2003
• Hazard, Risk, Control
• Preventing Fires-Flammable Materials
• Safe Storage and Transport of Flammable Materials
• Fire Detection Systems
• Evacuating a Burning Building
• Detecting a Fire, Raising an Alarm

Assessment

This course contains online self-assessments after each module and an online certification exam at the very end. The self-assessment do not count towards the final examination marks but simply give you an idea of how you are doing. On successfully passing the final certification exam you will be issued with a certificate.

Course Cost

€60

Resources

The course can be taken at any time and any place so all that is required is an internet connection and a computer. Completing the course will use approximately 15MB of data which is roughly the same as watching a 5-minute YouTube Video.

Other Information

You do not have to complete the online course in one sitting and you can also break it into small chunks if you wish. Should you have to leave the course unexpectedly, it will remember where you were the last time you left it. How long it takes you to complete the online course in Fire Safety Awareness really depends on you, but 2 hours is a good guideline.