| COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
|
| Risk
Assessment
|
This workshop covers the legal requirements of risk
assessment, provides information on the practicalities
of carrying out risk assessments in a logical and defendable
way and the knowledge and skills to apply this to any
situation.
This course will be tailored to the work of the individual
organisation. |
Fire
Safety Awareness
|
Organisations
have the responsibility to ensure all staff receive
fire safety awareness training to ensure they act appropriately
when the alarm sounds – includes the role of the
designated Fire Warden. |
Safer
Handling (objects)
|
Awareness workshop on the legislation surrounding safer
handling and the practicalities of carrying out both
informal and formal risk assessments.
It includes information on back care and practice sessions
on good moving and handling techniques. |
Essential
Health and Safety for Managers and Team Leaders
|
This
workshop aims to raise awareness of the importance of
H&S when managing staff. This course is particularly
useful for those who need an overview of H&S Legislation
and responsibilities but do not need to undertake a
H&S Qualification. |
Infection
Control for Care Workers and Key Workers
|
This
workshop gives Delegates knowledge of the basic aspects
of Infection Control they need to support Service Users
in their own homes/residential settings.
A more in depth course (for Key Workers) is also provided
in response to the new Infection Control Standards for
Care Homes. |
Workplace
Inspections
|
This
practical course provides delegates with an understanding
of the principles of effective H&S inspections.
Delegates will learn how to conduct the inspection and
how to write a report – highlighting compliance
requirements and opportunities for improvement. |
Lone
Working/Dealing with Violence and Aggression
|
This
workshop provides delegates with an awareness of their
own personal safety and practical tips on how to minimise
potentially difficult situations – whether they
work 1:1 within the community, support people in their
own homes, work in an office or you may be vulnerable
or potentially at risk due to the nature of your job,
the times you work or the location you work in. |
Challenging Behaviour and De-escalation.
|
This
is a practical course aims to enable participants to
gain a better understanding of working with service
users whose behaviours may be difficult to manage and
therefore challenge staff and services.
It also aims to highlight the importance of effective
communication in a crisis and pro-active risk assessment. |
General
Health & Safety Awareness
|
Workshop
providing a basic knowledge of H&S. This course
covers Legislation and a snapshot of Risk Assessment,
Accident Reporting, Using Work Equipment, DSE, COSHH,
and Fire – this course can be tailored to the
individual organisation. |
Display
Screen Equipment Workshop
|
Essential
½ day interactive workshop for anyone who uses
a pc or a laptop as a significant part of their work
and therefore requires a workstation assessment. |
Health
& Safety in the Office
|
Essential
workshop for those who are office based focussing on
the common hazards in the office and how to promote
good safety standards in the office environment. |
