Health and Safety Training Course Schedule 2015-2016

Health and Safety Training Course Schedule 2015-2016

The Health and Safety Training Course schedule is outlined in the table below. Beneath the table are the course descriptions.

The courses are offered to all staff free of charge.

Booking procedure

To book a place on to any of the courses listed in the Training Schedule go to the Core Portal and login using your normal University username and password. Select the development tab and search for health and safety courses or the specific course name, select the date of the course you wish to attend and request to attend.

Each request will need to be approved by your line manager before the place on the course is actually booked so please make sure you request to attend in advance to allow time for the approval to be made.

If you have any problems booking or queries regarding the courses please email .

Course Descriptions

Display Screen Equipment Assessors (DSE Course)

The course enables those with a responsibility for office health and safety to firstly appraise, and then undertake a formal DSE assessment. Factors are outlined that need consideration when undertaking a Display Screen Assessment, (DSE Assessment), of computer users. Appropriate legislation is outlined briefly, with the aim that participants can then explain to others the safe layout and operation of a workstation to help prevent occupational health issues.1 day

Fire Safety Awareness

This course is for CU staff (although not those based in UHB buildings) and covers a range of issues such as precautions necessary to prevent fires occurring, actions upon discovering a fire, raising the alarm, maintaining safe evacuation routes, and roles and responsibilities.

1 hour

Fire Warden

This course is for CU staff (although not those based in UHB buildings) and focuses on the pro-active and key role of Fire Wardens during an emergency evacuation. Areas covered are workplace checks, actions upon discovering a fire, raising the alarm, maintaining safe evacuation routes, and roles and responsibilities.2 Hours

(NB Fire Wardens attending this course DO NOT need to attend the Fire Safety Awareness course above).

Fundamentals of Safety Health & Environmental Management

This course is for University line managers and is a highly interactive workshop which aims to outline the key areas of safety, health and environmental responsibility that managers within the University have. It will provide a practical overview of how safety, health and environment should be managed within a College /School / Professional Service Department. Delegates will discuss some of the key tools and techniques that are available to help managers ensure that safety, health and environment issues are properly addressed.½ day

NB. this course requires some pre-learning prior to attending which will be sent to delegates when they have a confirmed booking on a course.

Manual Handling

This course is for all personnel who routinely undertake manual handling tasks. The course aims to provide delegates with knowledge and skills to ensure manual handling tasks are undertaken safely, with the minimum risk of injury. The requirements of the Manual Handling Regulations are explained, and advice given on making an assessment. Manual Handling techniques will also be discussed and practised.½ day

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

This course is for personnel who will be required to safety inspect and test portable electrical equipment. The course assumes no previous electrical knowledge, and aims to attain the required competency to inspect and undertake basic safety testing of portable electrical appliances. The content is in line with the requirements of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.½ day