Data Sound Training Courses Programme October to December 2009

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Course	Description	Who Should Attend	Dates
Health & Safety Co-ordinator	Health and Safety Co-ordinators are appointed to co-ordinate health and safety procedures for their employer. They are the focal point for receiving and disseminating health and safety information. Typical subjects covered will include risk assessments and hazard spotting, safety inspections, health and safety law and accident recording and prevention. This course brings together the checklists, forms and procedures appropriate for all the above	Managers, supervisors and those appointed as being responsible enough to co-ordinate health and safety.	27th October 17th November 10th December
Risk Assessment	Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, every employer is obliged to conduct risk assessments for whatever hazards employees or visitors may face. This course explains the principles of correct assessments and how they should be recorded.	Managers, safety professionals and co-ordinators responsible for ensuring their employer meets the regulatory requirements - and particularly those who carry out risk assessments.	13th October 29th October 3rd November 8th December
Fire Warden/Marshal	It is estimated that fire costs industry over £1 billion each year - and in extreme cases, some companies are unable to resume business because the fire damage is so extensive. This course examines the causes and theory of fire, evacuation procedures, types of fire extinguishers, fire safety housekeeping checks, etc.	Managers, team leaders, health and safety co-ordinators and whoever is appointed as fire warden/marshal.	21st October 5th November 25th November 2nd December
DSE Assessor	Every computer user is at risk. Ailments can include bad backaches, neck aches, hands and wrists (WRULD), eye strain, headaches and stress disorders. This course explains the requirements of the DSE Regulations 1992 and affects every employer.	Occupational health staff, managers, team leaders and whoever is appointed to conduct display screen risk assessments.	28th October 18th November 26th November 1st December 16th December
Personal Safety	Personal safety training is one of the most effective ways of reducing the risk of violent and aggressive incidents occurring in the workplace. Issues covered include assessing risk; developing personal safety policies and procedures; lone-working; home visits; travelling; cash handling; frontline working; responding to physical and verbal aggression; de-escalation and defusion techniques and post incident support.	See across. Money handlers, lone workers, anyone required to deal with potential aggression. Any employee, manager and others may benefit from this course.	22nd October 10th November
Manual Handling	Bad back and musculoskeletal problems are said to be responsible for over a third of all lost days from work in the UK. Every work place should be concerned about the need for manual handling. 2½ - 3 hours.	Any member of staff (particularly supervisors) involved in the handling of heavy or unwieldy objects from photocopier paper to heavy equipment.	4th November 19th November 9th December
Controlling Contractors	Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act places a duty on any organisation to ensure that contractors are competent to carry out the tasks required. In any client/contractor relationship, both parties have duties under health and safety law and this also applies to any sub-contractor involved. These could include cleaners, maintenance workers, construction, etc.	Any person including directors, managers, or supervisors involved in devising contractor policies or procedures or day-to-day control of contractor activity.	12th November 17th December
Stress Management	Excessive pressures and demands in the modern workplace can lead to unreasonable stress and the feeling that the employee is unable to cope. Said to be the second largest cause of occupational ill health in the UK. The subject is high on the Health and Safety Executive's agenda and the need for companies to apply a proactive approach is being increasingly acknowledged.	Senior managers, HR professionals, health and safety professionals and line managers.	11th November 3rd December

 

Our Courses

After completion of the above courses, delegates will possess the necessary skill and knowledge to undertake suitable and sufficient risk assessments, reviews, recording procedures appropriate to the course. Our courses will feature practical demonstrations, discussions, films, and handouts.

Our Company mantra is to “keep health and safety simple” and this is reflected in the pace and intensity of learning for all courses. Our objective is to make courses enjoyable and carry a hint of humour but all content is mindful of legislation, regulations and effective learning.

Course Duration

All of the above courses are half day courses of approximately 4 hours duration (including breaks and refreshments). In our experience people’s attention tends to wane towards the end of full day courses.

Cost

All of the above courses are priced at £225.00 + VAT per person (2 delegates 5% discount / more than 2 delegates 10% discount). Price includes all course materials, handouts, booklets, refreshments and buffet lunch.

In order to book a course please telephone us on 08456 123222 or download, complete and return our course booking form.

Download our training courses PDF with all the information required and a how to find us section.

Some of our training courses are listed at healthandsafetyprofessional.co.uk