Asbestos Awareness eLearning for Designers
This course covers the same subjects as our Category A Asbestos Awareness course with an additional module aimed specifically at architects and designers working with buildings that may contain asbestos. It provides information about the legislation governing asbestos in work and outlines the responsibilities of architects and designers. The course consists of 5 modules (listed […]
Fire Safety in the Care Sector eLearning
We have 2 courses specific to the Care Sector. They have the same content as the standard courses, but have additional content tailored specifically for employees that work in care homes. Basic Fire Safety – Care Home £15 + vat each This course consists of 5 modules (listed below) with questions at the end. You […]
Legionella Awareness e Learning
This course explains the background to Legionella, the potential risks associated with water systems and how these can be prevented or controlled. It helps you to understand the risk that Legionella poses and helps you develop the systems and working practices you need to stay ahead. It gives you enough knowledge to get a Legionella […]
Asbestos Awareness eLearning
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 2012 apply to employers, employees, self employed persons and duty holders […]
Fire Safety eLearning
We have three fire safety elearning courses available: Fire Exinguishers Basic Fire Safety Awareness Fire Marshal Basic Fire Safety Awareness £15 + vat each This course will provide candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and […]
Manual Handling eLearning
Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced. The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a general requirement that employees must be trained to […]
Green CSCS Card
Since July 2014, those wishing to apply for or renew their Green CSCS Card must first complete a training course. For those with construction experience, they should do the one day CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course (see here for dates), and pass their Health, Safety and Environment computer test. Compass offer an all inclusive […]
Numbers killed at work reduces but mesothelioma deaths on the rise
New figures released today indicate the number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen to the lowest annual rate on record. Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveals that 133 workers were fatally injured between April 2013 and March 2014, compared with 150 in the previous year. The overall […]
Working in construction…it’s safer in a war zone
According to a Guardian news article ‘more builders have died on UK sites in the past decade than soldiers fighting overseas’. It goes on to say: ‘The construction industry is the most dangerous sector in Britain. There is no trade like it. To put it in context, 448 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan […]
Changes to the Green CSCS Card
There are major changes coming in from 1st July 2014 for applying or renewing Green CSCS Cards. From 1st July, so you can apply for the new green labourer card, you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following: QCF/SCQF Level 1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment or One […]
