Many accidents and incidents in the workplace are caused by human error, so changing people’s attitude and behaviour towards safety will inevitably result in a reduction in injuries. A Safety Observation System (SOS) is designed to encourage everybody in the workplace to look at their attitude towards health and safety.
This risk assessment course helps you understand what risk assessment is: the is a careful examination of your workplace to identify what may cause harm to you and those around you. It allows employers to see if they have taken suitable precautions, or should do more to prevent harm.
An Introduction to PUWER’ will guide you through the ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations’.It is not necessary to know all of the regulations off by heart, but it IS important to know that these regulations exist, and are there to protect YOU. PUWER regulations cover ALL work equipment, from steam rollers to grinders, and from cherry pickers to the office photocopier! PUWER regulations cover their use, inspection and maintenance, to help provide a safe working environment, whatever equipment you use.
If pressurised equipment fails in use, it can lead to serious injuries, damage to property and harm to the environment. In the first module of this course we learned what pressure is and how we measure it. In this module we will see how pressure is contained, how the limits can be exceeded and how equipment can fail. You will learn about stored energy and why all pressure can be dangerous.
If pressurised equipment fails in use, it can lead to serious injuries, damage to property and harm to the environment. Each year in Great Britain alone, there are in the region of 150 reported dangerous occurrences involving an unintentional release of pressure, and around six of these result in fatal or serious injuries. Understanding what pressure is and how it works is the first step to reducing the risks associated with pressurised equipment.
Without a regulated Permit to Work procedure, personnel, plant and environment could be put at extreme risk.This course will look into what a Permit to Work is, the various types of permits available and how they are implemented within industry situations.Individual’s responsibilities and their training needs within a Permit to Work system are also discussed as well as the importance of work planning.
Nitrogen makes up 78% of our atmosphere and we breathe it in every day with no risk to our health and safety. However, given the correct circumstances, nitrogen can become very volatile and pose a real threat of asphyxiation.In this course we will look at the many uses of nitrogen, highlight some of the hazards and risks associated with it, and see what precautions can be taken to mitigate these risks.
Lifting operations are an everyday task within many industries, with a multitude of supplies and materials being transferred on and off various facilities. Lifting and mechanical handling operations can pose a major hazard if a load is handled improperly. Injuries and dangerous occurrences arising from lifting operations account for almost 20% of incidents offshore every year.
Did you know that one in ten people who work with vibrating tools may develop a painful and debilitating condition known as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome? Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, more commonly known as HAVS, is caused by too much exposure to vibration from hand held power tools.In this course we will look in more detail at the causes, symptoms and consequences of HAVS as well as looking at the preventative measures you can take to reduce your chances of contracting this condition.
Health and safety in the workplace is relevant to all branches of industry – from offices and schools, to leisure facilities and oil rigs. This course pulls together the vital elements of health and safety, including some of the key terminology you should be aware of, and the importance of tackling ‘near misses’ within the workplace.