Archive for the ‘Training’ Category
19/09/2011
FREE – “Mnd Your Back” Forum
Organised by: Harrogate & District Health & Safety Forum, the ‘Mind Your Back’ health and safety event and exhibition takes place on 5 October 2011 at the Pavilions, Wetherby Road, Harrogate. Exhibition and registration 13.00 – 13.45 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. Low back [...]
07/07/2011
Asbesto Awareness Training, 16th July – places available
FACT – It is a legal requirement to provide construction / construction workers with asbestos awareness training* ANNUALLY CHAS Assessors are also increasingly looking for full compliance as part of the application process These construction trades include: Maintenance Staff Electricians Plumbers Gas Fitters Painters & Decorators Joiners Plasters Demolition Workers Construction Workers Roofers Heating & [...]
09/03/2011
Get Out Of Jail Free
February 2010 was certainly a significant month in the world of health and safety after Cotswold Geotechnical were fined £385,000 for corporate manslaughter – despite the fact that the MD only had four employees and is suffering from cancer – for more information on this case, click on my link – http://spectrumrisk.co.uk/1061/health-safety-news/harsh-lessons-a-poor-decision-to-ignore-the-rules-leads-to-a-huge-fine/ The enormity of [...]
01/02/2011
3-Day First aid At Work course this month!!!!
Commencing 21st February 2011 in Sheffield This course fulfils the requirement of the Health & Safety First Aid Regulations 1981, and is valid for 3 years from date of completion (an annual refresher is recommended!) The course costs £225.00 per delegate, and includes: all course materials; refreshments, certification and assessment ongoing updates from a quarterly [...]
24/01/2011
Discounted places for next week’s Managing Safely Course
Managing safely is for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation. It’s designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams. This course is unlike any other. You’ll find a practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, and with a [...]
20/01/2011
Last chance to access subsidised training from HSE
Final few places available. This new HSE two day course (with an optional third day) 75% funded course is designed to increase employee health and safety knowledge and skills, combined with training on the “people skills” needed to effectively represent their colleagues and work collaboratively with managers. To apply, check out the following HSE webpage [...]
27/10/2010
IOSH Working Safely Training – bringing health & safety to life
Courses being run over December, in partnership with N D Safety Working safely is for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health & safety. Everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must ‘work safely’ – and this course offers exactly that. Working safely meets [...]
20/10/2010
IOSH Managing Safely – November
No more ‘death by PowerPoint’. We know that getting people fully involved, having fun, and learning by doing, is the way to achieve health and safety training success. We want to get delegates really thinking about what they’re learning – and having the confidence and enthusiasm to put it into practice when they’re back at [...]
06/10/2010
Site Safety Plus Course Dates @ C&G Assessments & Training – Sheffield
SSSTS – Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (2 Days) 12th & 13th October 2010 14th & 15th December 2010 PMSTS – Plant Management Safety Training Scheme (5 Days) 25th – 29th October 2010 SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme (5 Days) 8th – 12th November 2010 Contact Terri Connolly for further information on ……. [...]
28/09/2010
European Funding for NVQ L4 Site Management
Leeds College of Building has EF funding for NVQ L4 Site Management. The course should cost £2500, but with the funding it is £1000. Delivery is all site based – again South Yorkshire is a priority area – the only restriction is that the company needs to be an SME. For more information, contact Alex Hirst, [...]
