SC First Aid Training Services

This course covers:

Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace.

Lists the elements of the fire triangle.

Outline methods of smoke and fire spread.

Give examples of how the risk of fire can be lowered in a workplace.

Know how to use a range of fire controls.

List common fire controls in a workplace.

Explain how to use a range of fire controls including: Fire Exits and Fire Doors.

Explain the importance of clear routes or travel.

Describe how to use a range of portable fire extinguishers.

Understand the importance of a prompt and safe evacuation of the workplace.

Outline the actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm.

Outline how a safe evacuation can be undertaken in a workplace.

Outline how members of the public and visitors should be alerted to the presence of a potential fire.

Know how to support individuals during an evacuation.

Outline what is meant by the term personal emergency evacuation plan.

Explain when a personal emergency evacuation plan would be implemented.

List ways of supporting an individual during an evacuation.

Understand the roles of the fire marshal in the workplace.

Explain the actions to be taken by a fire marshal during an evacuation.

Outline how to undertake a search of the workplace.

Outline the information that should be passed to the emergency services.

Outline the day-to-day duties of a fire marshal.

This course covers:

Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace 

Outline employers and employee’s duties relating to hazardous substances at work  

Outline the consequences for non-compliance with statutory duties

List the ways in which an employer can communicate hazardous substances safety information  

Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace 

Define the terms hazard and risk with respect to hazardous substances 

List the different forms that hazardous substances can take  

Outline the health and safety effects that may arise following exposure or release of hazardous substances 

Outline the routes that hazardous substances can enter the body

Describe how risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work

Outline the five-step process of risk assessment 

Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled 

Outline the control hierarchy in respect of safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health

Outline the types of information that should be referred to for the safe identification and use of hazardous substances

Describe the general procedures that should be in place for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances 

This course covers:

Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

State what is meant by health and safety at work.

Define the key terms used in health and safety.

State the main legal responsibilities of employers and employees with respect to health, safety and welfare in the workplace.

Understand the scope of hazards and risks in the workplace.

Identify common hazards and risks with reference to: Slips, trips and falls, Working at heights, Manual handling, Hazardous substances, Machinery and vehicles, Electricity, Fire and Stress.

Understand the range of workplace conditions that can affect health and safety.

Outline the benefits of maintaining a tidy, well organised workplace.

State the importance of maintaining suitable environmental conditions.

Outline the welfare facilities that should be provided.

Identify the different classes of health and safety signage.

Understand the requirements for workplace procedures.

Explain the need for reporting accidents, ill health, dangerous events and near misses.

Outline first-aid provision requirements in the workplace.

Identify the types and uses of personal protective equipment.

Outline the importance of personal hygiene.

This course covers:

Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace.

Outline employers and employee’s duties relating to health, safety and welfare at work.

Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety legislation.

Outline the requirements for training and competence in the workplace.

Outline the ways in which health and safety information can be communicated.

Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety.

Define the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’.

Outline the process for carrying out a risk assessment.

Describe how risk assessments can be used to reduce accidents and ill health at work.

Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards.

Describe the hazards that may be found in a range of workplaces.

Describe how hazards can cause harm or damage to people, work processes, the workplace and the environment.

Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy.

List examples of risk controls for common workplace hazards.

Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.

State the common causes of workplace accidents and ill health.

Identify the actions that might need to be taken following an incident in the workplace.

List the arrangements that should be in place in a workplace for emergencies and first aid.

Outline why it is important to record all incidents, accidents and ill health.

This course covers:

Understand the reasons for safer manual handling.

Identify the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling.  

Outline employers and employees’ responsibilities relating to manual handling at work.

Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work.

Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety.

Define the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work.

State the steps related to undertaking a manual handling risk assessment. 

Select appropriate risk controls for common manual handling hazards.

Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.

Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling.

Select appropriate equipment to be used for manual handling tasks.

Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment.

This course covers:

Understand the reasons for safer manual handling. 

Identify the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling.

Outline employers and employees’ responsibilities relating to manual handling at work.

Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work.

Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety.

 Define the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work. 

State the steps related to undertaking a manual handling risk assessment. 

Select appropriate risk controls for common manual handling hazards. 

Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety. 

Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling.

Select appropriate equipment to be used for manual handling tasks. 

Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment. 

Be able to apply safer manual handling principles 

Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when: Applying effort to or moving a load or object manually on their own, Using manual handling aids and equipment, Undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team. 

This course covers:

Understand how risk assessment can contribute to a safer work environment 

State the main causes of workplace fatalities, injuries and ill health. 

List the main costs of work-related accidents and ill health to employers, employees and the wider society.

Outline the duties and responsibilities of employers, employees and others with respect to workplace health and safety.

Outline how workplace health and safety legislation is enforced and the penalties for non-compliance.

Describe the provisions for risk assessment contained in key legislation. 

Understand the principles of a workplace risk assessment 

Describe what is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’.  

Outline the necessary competencies of a risk assessor. 

State sources of advice and information that can support the undertaking of a workplace risk assessments.  

Describe the stages involved in a typical risk assessment. 

Outline the requirements for recording, monitoring, reviewing and revising workplace risk assessments.

This course covers:

Be able to outline the legal aspects related to work related violence 

Define the term violence at work 

Outline the legal requirements related to preventing work related violence

Identify common occupations that are at greater risk of work related violence

 Outline why incidents of work related violence need to be recorded

Be able to state common risk and control factors related to workplace violence 

Outline ways to reduce the risk of violence occurring, including controls in relation to: Work environment, Workplace procedures, Security systems, Training, Networking with other businesses 

Be able to recognise and manage incidents of aggression and abusive behaviour 

List reasons why someone may become aggressive or abusive 

Describe how to recognise when someone is becoming aggressive 

Explain how to manage a confrontational situation using interpersonal skills. 

Outline the actions that should be taken by employees, after a confrontational or abusive situation. 

This course covers:

Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work. 

State the purpose of risk assessments and method statements

State the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements. 

State common causes of work-related:  - fatalities - injuries.

State the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work

State the meaning of the following in relation to health and safety at work:  - accident, near miss, hazard, risk, competence  

List typical hazards/risks associated with the following: resources, equipment, obstructions, storage, services, wastes, work activities.  

State the importance of reporting accidents and near misses

State typical accident reporting procedures

State who is responsible for making accident reports

State the purpose of dynamic risk assessments

Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace. 

State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace. 

State potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling 

State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance for: moving and storing materials, manual handling, mechanical lifting

State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with official guidance. 

State the importance of using site safety equipment when handling materials and equipment.

List aids available to assist manual handling in the workplace. 

State how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures and report problems when carrying out safe manual handling in the workplace. 

Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace  

Define the term ‘working at height’

State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height.

List hazards and potential risks associated with the following: dropping tools and debris, stability of ladders, overhead cables, fragile roofs, scaffolds, internal voids, equipment, the working area, other people  

State how hazards and potential risks associated with working at height can be controlled.

State the regulation that controls the use of suitable equipment for working at height.

Know risks to health within a construction environment.  

List the main groups of substances hazardous to health under current regulations.

List common risks to health within a construction environment. 

State the types of hazards and potential risks that may occur in the workplace linked with use of drugs and alcohol.

State the importance of the correct storage of combustibles and chemicals on site.

State the importance of personal hygiene within a construction environment.

State the potential risks to the health of workers exposed to asbestos.

State types of asbestos waste.

State types of personal protective equipment (PPE) used when dealing with hazardous materials.

Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely.  

List ways in which moving plant, machinery or equipment can cause injuries.

State hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and equipment. 

State the importance of safeguards located near where plant, machinery and equipment are being used.

 State the importance of keeping a safe distance away from plant, machinery or equipment until clear contact is made with the operator.  

Outline how method statements can assist in ensuring the safety of workers where moving plant, machinery or equipment is in use.  

State the ways to eliminate or control risks relating to working around plant, machinery or equipment. 

Identify hazard warning signs and symbols used when operating, working with, around or in close proximity to plant, machinery or equipment