This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS. The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder. It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law. Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk. This Managing Occupational Health online course is aimed at supervisors and managers who are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees. Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from vibrating power tools. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Number of modules: 6 Course Duration: 40 Minutes Course Price: £35
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Overview:
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Target Audience:
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome E-Learning Advantages
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Category: Health & Safety
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
PUWER Course Overview:
This online E-Learning PUWER short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER. During this online PUWER course you will learn about the types of equipment that fall under this legislation along with the common hazards, equipment inspections and maintenance.
This short PUWER online course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER.
The E-Learning PUWER course starts by explaining the purpose of PUWER, and then turns to look at the types of equipment that fall under this legislation. This is followed by an explanation as to the responsibilities both employers and employees have under the regulations.
Next, this online PUWER course explores the common hazards associated with the use of work equipment; before moving on to look at different methods of guarding available to keep you safe from injury.
Finally, the PUWER E-Learning course explores the requirements with respect to equipment inspection and maintenance under the regulations.
PUWER Target Audience
This online PUWER E-Learning course is aimed at anyone in the workplace that uses machinery. This could include site supervisors or managers.
PUWER E-Learning Advantages
This E-Learning PUWER course will help with the understanding how work equipment is maintained safe for use, in a safe condition and suitable for the intended use.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life
Number of modules: 6
Course Duration: 35 Minutes
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Course Price: £35
Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety Course Overview:
This online E-Learning course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety.
During this online Ladder Safety course you will learn about the different types of ladders, how to check and secure a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection along with the laws that govern ladder safety,
The Ladder Safety E-Learning course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection.
The online Ladder Safety course continues with a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used.
Next, the E-Learning Ladder Safety course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.
Ladder Safety Target Audience
This E-Learning Ladder Safety course is aimed at all industries and individuals that use ladders. This could include site supervisors or managers.
Ladder Safety E-Learning Advantages
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself when using ladders will ensure you handle and work with them safely.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life
Number of modules: 5
Course Duration: 30 Minutes
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Course Price: £35
Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO)
Lock Out / Tag Out Overview:
This online E-Learning course provides an overview of Lockout/tagout (LOTO) – the safety practices and procedures that ensure dangerous machines are properly shut off during service, repair or maintenance.
The LOTO online course begins by describing what a lock out / tag out system is, detailing its purpose, and what it involves.
This E-Learning course on LOTO then moves on to the types of hazard exposures that might require lock out / tag out, and follows this with a look at the laws associated with lock out / tag out, and the responsibilities that you, and your employer, have under these regulations.
Finally, the E-Learning course on LOTO sets out a six-step process you need to follow to ensure a safe lock out / tag out.
Lock Out / Tag Out Target Audience
This online E-Learning course on LOTO is aimed at anyone involved with the service, repair or maintenance of machinery or equipment that can unexpectedly release hazardous energy if it is not shut down and isolated correctly. This online course is also relevant to the employees working alongside these people and their supervisors and managers.
Lock Out / Tag Out E-Learning Advantages
Knowledge of the reasons for a Lockout / Tagout system and awareness of the dangers of not implementing correctly reduces the chances of LOTO accident occurring.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.
Number of modules: 3
Course Duration: 25 Minutes
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Course Price: £35
Environmental Awareness
Course Description
This online course aims to increase your awareness of major environmental issues and provide an introduction to environmental management systems
It will start by defining important terms and identifying the key environmental issues the world is facing.
You’ll learn about environmental impacts, and the course will look at the issue of global climate change, including greenhouse gases, carbon, acid rain and loss of biodiversity.
There’s also information on the main environmental laws, and we’ll cover Environmental Management systems and their business benefits.
Other topics include product life-cycles, corporate and personal social responsibility, renewable and non-renewable energy and the three pillars of sustainability.
The course will also discuss how waste can be managed and reduced by consumer decisions and Waste to Energy schemes.
You’ll be taken through the waste management hierarchy, which describes prioritised actions commercial waste producers can take to manage waste.
Finally, we’ll cover water resource management and oil storage. You’ll learn how to plan for emergency hazardous substance spillages and the correct way to complete a spillage report.
Target Audience
This course is an awareness course that could be appropriate for anyone in the workplace who wants to know more about how to help reduce their businesses environmental impact.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
For people in supervisor or management positions taking this course then any of our other business skills courses would complement this one.
Number of modules: 6
Course Duration: 60 Minutes
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Course Price: £35
Banksman Training
Course Description
This course will cover common vehicle reversing accidents and the crucial role played by the banksman. It’ll also look at the controls and actions that can reduce the likelihood of such accidents. The course will start by identifying the three main categories of reversing accidents – injuries to pedestrians, damage to objects in the workplace and damage to street furniture along with coverage of other types of accidents. You’ll learn about the role of management in preventing reversing accidents, particularly the use of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, plus the provision of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment. You’ll get an overview of the main legislation applying to banksman activities, before examining the actual role and the duties of banksmen on site, including safety rules, controls and guidelines. The rules applying to drivers will also be covered, and we’ll look at the way drivers and banksmen can work together safely. Finally, we’ll cover vehicle hazard safety checks and the industry-standard hand and verbal signals that banksmen can use during vehicle manoeuvres.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the role and importance of a Banksman.
Recognise the common accidents that can occur and which categories they fall into.
Identify the key pieces of legislation that aid with the role of the Banksman.
Implement controls and risk assessments to minimise accidents.
Explain the different safety checks and signals that are used.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at those in construction or heavy industry that are responsible for the movement of vehicles. This could include site supervisors or managers
Advantages
Understanding why problems occur and having the tools to solve common problems quickly will ensure work runs smoothly. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Asbestos Awareness, Noise Awareness and Working at Height should be completed alongside this one. For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps
Duration : 40 Minutes
Cost : £35
Managing Occupational Health
Course Description
This course explains the key elements, procedures and activities involved in successful Occupational Health and Safety Management in the workplace. The course shows how professional Occupational Health and Safety Management benefits individuals and organisations. It will investigate workplace health models, including the basic criteria of the World Health Organisation model. You’ll discover the importance of a Health Needs Assessment and how it leads to the development of a Heath Management Strategy. On a more practical level, the course will look at hazards, risks, controls and ‘Safe Systems of Work’ and the role played by health risk assessments. Turning to workplace well-being, we’ll explain how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive mental health. You’ll learn how to manage absences from work, both authorised and unauthorised, how to create an official Attendance Policy, manage the return-to-work process and deal effectively with absenteeism. Finally, the course discusses the steps needed to develop and build a strong health and well-being culture, including leadership, communication, work-life balance and embracing change.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand what Occupational Health and Safety is along with the benefits of promoting a healthy organisation. Create Health Management Strategies and collaborate with professionals for effective implementation. Define Employee well-being, risk factors and understand the importance of promoting a positive culture around occupational health. Create Risk assessments and understand when and where they are needed and the process to create effective assessments.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at supervisors and managers who are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees.
Advantages
Creating a culture of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace increases staff morale and ensures a high level of retention. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
Other business skills and health and safety courses would be great follow ups to this one, especially Leadership Skills, Developing Teamwork and Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Duration : 90 Minutes
Cost : £35
Health and Safety in a Care Setting
Course information
Care homes are owned and managed by a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, the NHS, and organisations from the private and voluntary sectors. They differ from other workplaces because they are not only places of work; they are also homes for their residents. They should be places where the dignity and freedom of the residents is respected, and where everyone’s health and safety is managed effectively. To achieve this, everyone involved must understand their responsibilities.
This online Health and Safety in a Care Setting E-Learning course discusses the legislation that applies to care homes , the responsibilities of management and employees and looks at developing systems of work. The Health and Safety in a Care Setting E-Learning course also covers what to do in some common hazards you might encounter as well as some Emergency situations. It concludes by discussing some aspects of the work environment and staff welfare.
Health & Safety in a Care Setting Target Audience
This online Health and Safety in a Care Setting E-Learning course is aimed at anyone working in the care sector and should act as an introduction to health and safety in their place of work.
Health & Safety in a Care Setting Advantages
As this Health & Safety in a Care Setting online course covers a wide range of health and safety situations the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.
CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Number of modules: 9
Course Duration: 80 Minutes
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Course Price: £25
Covid-19 Safe Workplaces Course
Course information
Our full suite of interactive video based online courses can be white labelled and distributed by you.
This Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning course explores the risk to workers caused by the Covid-19 virus and covers actions that employers and employees can take to protect themselves and each other as they return to work. The content of this Covid-19 Safe Workplaces online course is based on the latest information from the UK government and the NHS.
The Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning course covers information about the virus, risk assessments and personal safety, along with how to make changes to the daily work environment to address these risks.
Aimed at employers and employees the Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning course is intended to help plan and implement changes to the workplace and ease the transition back to the workplace for those returning to a central work location after long periods of remote working.
Covid-19 Safe Workplaces Course Target Audience
This online Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning course is aimed at anyone responsible for risk assessment and health and safety in the workplace. The Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning course can also be useful to those returning to work after working from home, or starting work during and following the pandemic.
Covid-19 Safe Workplaces E-Learning Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Number of modules: 3
Course Duration: 30 Minutes
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Course Price: £35
Covid Secure for Office Environment Course
Course information
This Covid Secure course will give an insight in to how the virus works, what we can do to protect each other and what rules are in place to keep the workplace as safe as possible.
This training is delivered via Zoom/Teams
Contact us on 02920 576883 or email admin@ajuda.org.uk
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the course delegates will have an understanding of what COVID-19 is, how we can prevent the spread of the infection, and the measures we can put in place to reduce the risks in the workplace.
Aims & Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to
- Describe how our bodies respond to viruses
- Understand how COVID-19 spreads
- List ways in which we can protect ourselves and others
- Explain the key government requirements for the return to work
- Discuss control measures that must be put in place to reduce the risk of spreading the virus
Mode of Delivery:
This course will be delivered remotely via Zoom, using power point presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions.
Intended for:
This course will suit anyone returning to work in an office environment
Pre-course Requirements
No prior qualification or experience required to attend this course
Key Facts
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Individual Price: £75.00+vat
- Group Price (Up to 12): £695+vat
Certificate will last for 3 years
Venue
Ajuda Training Academy
15 Mount Stuart Square,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff,
CF10 5DP
Phone: 029 2057 6883
Email: info@ajuda.org.uk
Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) Including Online Exam
Course information
The Online Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course (RQF) is designed for those working on construction sites and is a requirement for those wishing to apply for a CSCS Green Card. In accordance with CITB anyone who is a labourer on a construction site must be a CSCS Green Card Holder.
Our CSCS Green Card course can be distributed various ways
As a standalone awareness course
As a refresher course
As knowledge and preparation for the final exam
This course is packaged together and includes our Accredited Online Exam
In addition all candidates will need to complete a CSCS Touch Screen Test (test centres located across U.K.)
Online Invigilated Exam
We provide you access to our online invigilated examination which can be taken anywhere. Our market leading examination system delivers the final assessment direct to your candidate via the internet, invigilated using screen sharing and web cam, allowing them to receive their accreditation quicker and easier without the stress and hassle of visiting a training and exam centre.
As a UK Registered Learning Provider, our online exam is fully accredited by ETA Awards
The Process
- Candidate completes the Online Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course
- If a pass is achieved the candidate is issued with an approved certificate
- Distributor gives the candidate the option to upgrade to the fully accredited certificate
- Distributor assigns the exam via their administration panel to the candidate. Details for the candidate are automatically passed to VideoTile from the administration panel.
- The candidate logs into the exam page and are asked to fill out an exam registration form and for a 2-week window for when they can sit the exam. The system will not allow them to choose a date sooner than 72 hours.
- Details for the candidate are then sent to ETA awards and Proctor Exam to set up their exam.
- After the 72 hours, instructions are emailed to the candidate to set up the proctor online recording system. They are required to use Google Chrome and a web camera and microphone to do this. The email will come from proctor exam. Depending on the candidates email settings they may need to check their junk folder if they do not receive it. If they still don’t receive it they can contact VideoTile directly to resend the email.
- Once the proctor system has been set up another email from proctor exam will be sent to the candidate to log into the exam. When the candidate clicks the link the proctor system will make a final check of their system to ensure nothing has changed and then begin recording. The system will display instructions and a link the candidate needs to click to begin the exam. When they click the exam link the candidate then needs to use the same login id and password that they used to access the course.
- The candidate then proceeds to answer the questions in the exam. During the exam, the candidate is required to ensure they have a stable internet connection if it drops out it will result in an automatic fail.
- Once the candidate has completed the exam they can then close the exam tab and recording tab.
- The recording is then sent to VideoTile to be invigilated and marked. If the candidate fails, the distributor will be notified by either email or telephone and new exam can be issued via the administration panel if necessary. If any cheating is observed the distributor will be informed and the candidate will be banned from sitting the exam.
If a pass is achieved the record is uploaded to ETA awards on a Friday afternoon, ETA awards will then automatically email a certificate to the candidate 24 working hours later. If the candidate has not received an email with a certificate after this time frame, please contact VideoTile to re-send the email. - The candidate or distributor can then apply for the Green Card (CSCS Touch screen test is also required)
Minimum Specifications and Further Instructions
Please be aware that the exam is a live exam but can be taken at any time the candidate chooses.
Minimum Candidate Specifications
Webcam
Speakers
Google Chrome web browser
Photo ID
Exam Rules
No external devices can be used
No other tabs open on the computer
No one else in the room at the time of the exam
No written notes
No Eating, Drinking (other than water) or Smoking.
Key Facts
- Individual Price: £150
- Assessment Method: Online Assessment
Venue
Ajuda Training Academy
15 Mount Stuart Square,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff,
CF10 5DP
Phone: 029 2057 6883
Email: info@ajuda.org.uk
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Course information
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.
The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You’ll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs.
Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems – including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions.
The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills. Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK. Advantages Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this one include Conflict Management, and Leadership skills.
Number of modules: 8
Course Duration: 80 Minutes
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Course Price: £35