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Distance / e-Learning coursesCOURSES DESIGNED TO DELIVER SUCCESS

HealtH and Safetyenvironmental management

“Ohirko.PL and RRC really want you to enjoy your learning, pass your exam and, most importantly, gain the knowledge and understanding that will make you a successful practitioner.”dr david towlson rrC director of Quality and training

“We strongly believe that a safe, reliably trained and competent workforce brings value to an organization.”adam ohirko, ohirko.Pl managing directorr

oHirKo.Pl in PartnerSHiP witH rrC training

Partnership 2 – 3

Learning with rrc 4 – 5

What is Distance / e-Learning? 6 – 7

sample Distance Learning course material 8

neBosH courses 9 – 20

award in Health and safety at Work 10

award in safety, Health and environment for the Process industries 11

national certificate in environmental Management 12

international general certificate in occupational Health and safety 14

international certificate in construction Health and safety 15

international certificate in Fire safety and risk Management 16

international technical certificate in oil and gas operational safety 17

international Diploma in occupational Health and safety 19

national Diploma in environmental Management 20

iosH courses 21 – 23

Managing safely 22Working safely 23

cieH courses 24 – 29

Level 2 award in Principles of risk assessment 25Level 1 award in Health and safety in the Workplace 26Level 2 award in Health and safety in the Workplace 27Level 1 award in Food safety awareness in catering 28Level 2 award in Food safety in catering 29

ieMa courses 30 – 33

introduction to environmental Management systems 31Foundation certificate in environmental Management 32associate certificate in environmental Management 33

rrc raPiD e-Learning courses 34 – 37

contents

all neBoSH, ioSH, iema and CieH courses will be run under rrC’s accreditations and licenses

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PartnersHiP

the company fulfils health and safety requirements of local and national projects as well as some in the netherlands and czech republic. the main aim of setting up and running the company was to increase awareness of health and safety and its influence on work comfort and conditions among employees and employers.

ohirko’s team comprises young, experienced and well educated health and safety training professionals. the company’s expertise ranges from health and safety to Hr consultancy and accounting services. Within

health and safety the company specialises in HaacP certification, fire fighting and paramedic courses. recently, ohirko has developed a range of publications and short e-learning courses. Years of experience in course delivery has provided ohirko with a genuine understanding of the importance of adjusting the means of communication to suit the customer, including the use of visual aids and activities.

ohirko’s objective is to educate corporate clients about the benefits of increasing health and safety awareness among their

employees. over time, the damages linked to moral, economic and legal costs of accidents and ill health among their clients have decreased; this demonstrates the fact that companies which invested time and effort into creating a healthier and safer working environment benefited tremendously. ohirko is working hard to ensure this improvement continues.

the demand for well qualified health and safety professionals has increased since Poland joined the eu in 2004. the employment in Western european countries

was no longer a barrier and Polish workers realised the potential in working abroad. not all qualifications gained in Poland are recognised abroad, so it became necessary to provide health and safety courses locally which would lead to internationally recognised standards like iosH or neBosH. achieving these certificates before travelling, or when applying for jobs, increases the chances of Polish workers getting employment.

Born from a family business set up over 20 years ago, ohirko.PL was established in 2006. its health and safety consultancy and training activities cover a wide range of subjects including manufacturing, construction, transport, logistics, tourism and hospitality.

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PartnersHiP

Działa w sektorze przemysłowym – produkcja, budownictwo, transport; usługowym – turystyka i hotelarstwo, a także obsługuje szkolnictwo, zarówno publiczne jak i prywatne. Ohirko.PL współpracuje także z firmami z Czech i Holandii. Mniejsze firmy korzystają z obsługi kompleksowej obejmującej dodatkowo sprawy kadrowe i księgowość.Młody, acz doświadczony zespół specjalistów prowadzi szkolenia z pełnego spektrum

problemów BHP, a także przeciwpożarowe. i pierwszej pomocy. Dostępne są szkolenia e-learningowe jak również publikacje branżowe własnego autorstwa. Kilkuletnia obecność w przedsiębiorstwach pozwoliła na wykreowanie w ich zarządach świadomości znaczenia dobrostanu załogi jako elementu podnoszącego efektywność pracy. Wynikająca z podwyższenia jakości miejsca pracy i zbudowania pozytywnej świadomości zawodowej

zatrudnionych minimalizacja kosztów związanych z wypadkami i chorobami zawodowymi stała się jednoznacznym wskaźnikiem kierunkującym modyfikacje struktur produkcyjno-usługowych z tych zakładach. Po przystąpieniu Polski do Unii Europejskiej w 2004 okazało się, że kwalifikacje BHP z rynku krajowego nie zawsze są w 100% kompatybilne z wymogami pracodawców w krajach Europy Zachodniej. Brak porozumień w zakresie

nostryfikacji uprawnień i szkoleń branżowych spowodował rosnące zainteresowanie szkoleniami wedlug rozpoznawalnych na świecie standardów NEBOSH i IOSH. Wychodząc naprzeciw zapotrzebowaniu osób, dla których certyfikacje i dyplomy tych instytucji są pożądane, zdecydowaliśmy się na wprowadzenie w porozumieniu z RRC odpowiednich produktów na rynek.

Ohirko.PL kontynuuje rodzinną, ponaddwudziestoletnią tradycję szkoleń i doradztwa z zakresu BHP.

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rrc are delighted to be working with ohirko.PL to deliver health and safety courses in Poland. We look forward to sharing our experience and resources and to assist our colleagues in achieving their mission to transfer health and safety knowledge from training to practice.

Gary Fallaize, RRC Managing Director

Learning WitH rrc

‘ohirko’s mission is to make iosH, neBosH and cieH courses available locally in order for workers to gain internationally recognised qualifications. this requires a solid and experienced partner who, due to years of experience in delivering courses to international audiences, has developed the most efficient methods of transferring knowledge. it will be to our great pleasure to be able to represent rrc in Poland and contribute to multi-national spread of valued international eHs qualifications’.Adam Ohirko, Ohirko.PL Managing Director

‘Na dzień dzisiejszy, jako jeden ze swoich celów postawiliśmy zapewnienie dostępu do kursów i możliwości zdawania egzaminów NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA i CIEH na terenie Polski. Jako reprezentant uznanej w Polsce i branży firmy RRC, chcemy dopomóc polskim technikom i inżynierom w osiągnięciu jak najlepszych pozycji na rynku zawodowych w krajach, gdzie międzynarodowa certyfikacja z zakresu BHP jest niezbędna’. Adam Ohirko, Ohirko.PL Managing Director

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Quality CourSeS

rrc is all about quality. But don’t just take our word for it; in addition to our course accreditations, we are iso9001 certificated and accredited by the open and Distance Learning Quality council. We are also members of the British institute for Learning and Development and the european association for Distance Learning. these all independently verify that rrc delivers a quality product and service.

With a culture of continual improvement at the heart of all we do, you can be confident that rrc really do provide quality courses.

exPert tutorS

subject specialists are available by phone and e-mail whenever you need them. our tutor team supports thousands of students each year, with friendly and helpful advice which our customers really value – almost 100% of rrc students rated their experience as being ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

the team is an effective mix of academics, practitioners, consultants and examiners. they deliver our courses, support our students and help to continuously improve our training courses.

CuStomer Care

our customer care team try hard to make your studies as easy as possible. they’re dedicated to making sure your exam arrangements go smoothly. if you book your exam with rrc we make all the arrangements for you.

taKing your exam

Your exam will be arranged by rrc and sat at ohirko’s premises at different locations in Poland.

exam SuCCeSS

at rrc we’ll do all we can to ensure you pass your exams, enjoy your studies and understand the subject matter. this is why we have a dedicated team constantly reviewing our courses, taking account of exam papers, feedback from students and pass rates. the good news for you is that our pass rates are consistently above the awarding body averages.

Learning WitH rrc

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WHat is Distance / e-Learning?

diStanCe/e-learning witH rrC

at the centre of all rrc Distance/e-Learning courses is our unique online platform; an easy-to-use online system which provides everything you need to successfully pass your exams. With access to the course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere in the world, you really are in control – all you need is your computer and an internet connection.

Studying on-line

our structured e-Learning programmes lead you through your course step by step, delivering the learning through a variety of media designed to make learning both enjoyable and effective. each course contains:

• Videosandinteractiveanimationsdesigned to make the information accessible and easy to learn.

• Thought-provokingactivitiesandexercises to enhance understanding and knowledge recall.

• Multiple-choicequizzesto evaluate progress.

distance/e-learning provides the ultimate in flexibility, allowing you to start your course at any time and work at your own pace to meet your chosen exam date. So, what’s the difference?

e-learningeverything you need for your course is available online – including our highly respected course material which can be downloaded onto your PC, laptop, tablet or e-book reader.

diStanCe learningexactly the same as e-learning but with an additional printed, full-colour textbook of the course material.

Unit IC – Element IC1 | 1-12 © RRC Training

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Safety SignsThe standardisation of safety signs throughout workplaces is essential to ensure that safety signs, wherever they are seen, have the same meaning.

Common Signs and Their Use, Location and Compliance• Safety signs include:

– Illuminated signs. – Hand and acoustic signals (e.g. fire alarms). – Traditional signboards (e.g. prohibition and

warning signs). – Marking of pipework containing dangerous

substances. – Fire safety signs.

• The employer should provide specific safety signs whenever there is a risk which has not been avoided or controlled by other means, e.g. by engineering controls and safe systems of work.

• Where a safety sign would not help to reduce a risk, or where the risk is not significant, there is usually no need to provide a sign (unless mandated by law).

As illustrative examples we will look at five types of signs (Prohibition, Mandatory, Safe Condition, Warning and Fire Safety) used in the European region. Even if your regional signs are different, the principles involved will be similar.

Prohibition Signs• These are round with a white background and red

border and cross bar.

• Symbols must be black and placed centrally on the background without obliterating the cross bar.

• The sign means that something must not be done.

No Smoking Not Drinkable

No Access for Pedestrians No Access for Industrial Vehicles

Prohibition Signs

Mandatory SignsMandatory signs are round with a blue background and white symbol. This sign states what protective equipment must be worn.

Eyes Head

Ears Respiratory

Mandatory Signs

Safe Condition SignsSometimes called “Emergency” Signs.

These are square or oblong with white symbols on a green background and indicate such safe conditions as a first-aid post or emergency evacuation route.

Exit

First-AidSafe Condition Signs

Unit IC – Element IC1 | 1-14 © RRC Training

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Revision Questions

1. Identify the requirements to ensure a suitable system of maintenance.

2. What are the requirements regarding the condition of floors and traffic/routes?

3. Identify six key elements to good housekeeping.

4. What is meant by ‘acceptable temperature’?

5. What are the requirements for adequate lighting?

6. Identify the symptoms of visual fatigue.

7. If a person has to wear special clothing for work, what type of facilities should be provided for changing purposes?

8. What criteria should an employer adopt when deciding what first-aid provision should be made?

9. Explain the circumstances under which an employer should provide safety signs.

10. Describe the shape and colour of: prohibition, mandatory, safe condition, and warning signs.

(Suggested Answers are at the end of Unit IC.)

Labelling of PipeworkPipework and pipelines containing dangerous substances should be identified and marked, including at, for example, sampling, filling and discharge points (where employees are likely to be exposed to the contents). Often the same symbols or pictograms as those seen on containers of dangerous substances are used, but using triangular-shaped warning signs. These are usually available either as labels or marking tapes.

Corrosive Material Flammable Material

Explosive Material Toxic MaterialLabelling Pipework

• Pipelines transporting a hazardous medium must be identified with the correct, relevant danger signal.

• Colour coding is also commonly used to identify pipelines. For example, the current European standard colour groups are:

– Green for water. – Grey for steam. – Blue for air. – Yellow for gases. – Mauve for acids and alkalis. – Brown for oils and combustible liquids. – Black for other liquids. – Red for fire-fighting.

Labelling of Stores• Stores and areas containing significant quantities of

dangerous substances should be identified by the appropriate warning sign (the same signs as are used for marking pipework).

• However, labelling of stores is not generally necessary if:

– They hold very small quantities. – The labels on the containers can be seen clearly

from outside the store.

© RRC Training Unit IC – Element IC1 | 1-13

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Warning SignsWarning signs are triangular with a black border and a black pictogram on a yellow background.

Flammable Material Explosive

Radioactive Overhead LoadsWarning Signs

Fire Safety SignsIn general fire safety signs fall into one of two categories:

• Those providing information on means of escape and which take the form of a ‘Safe Condition’.

• Those identifying the location of fire equipment, e.g. ‘Alarm Point’, ‘Fire Extinguisher’.

In Europe, a fire safety sign must at least contain a pictogram (though it may also contain the text as well).

Acceptable Fire Safety Sign

Fire equipment signs are square or rectangular in shape with a white pictogram on a red background.

Fire Extinguisher Fire HoseFire Equipment Signs

Use/Location of Signboards• Signboards should generally be installed in a position

appropriate to the line of sight, either at the access point to the area of a general hazard or in the immediate vicinity of a specific hazard.

• Signs should be clearly visible in a well-lit position.

• Illuminated signs should be provided with emergency lighting power where the situation is likely to interfere with the main power supply, i.e. emergency exits.

• Placing too many signs close together should be avoided.

• Signs should be removed when or if the situation to which they refer no longer exists.

Signs Marking Obstacles, Dangerous Locations and Traffic Routes• Where the risk is low or it is impractical to safeguard

by other means, then obstacles or dangerous locations should be marked, e.g. the edge of a loading platform, or danger zone adjacent to a process.

• In some regions this can be achieved by the use of yellow and black (or red and white) angled stripes.

Inspection Pit with Clearly Marked Edges

• In cases where clearly defined traffic routes are necessary, they should be marked using continuous lines (commonly yellow or white); standard road traffic signs and markings should be used in outdoor areas to control vehicles and pedestrians.

• Dangerous locations (e.g. where people may slip, fall from heights, or where there is low headroom) and traffic routes may also have to be marked.

© RRC Training Unit IC – Element IC1 | 1-15

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces are defined by the possibility of a foreseeable specified risk, so the types of specified risk give us some indication of what might constitute a confined space in a work situation.

• In assessing the risk from working in a confined space we need to consider:

– The need to enter the confined space at all. – The provision and maintenance of a safe atmosphere. – The task, materials and equipment. – The persons at risk. – The reliability of safeguards in place.

• Employers must provide a safe system of work, and this is vital when carrying out confined space entry and work so safe working practices must include:

– Permit-to-work systems. – Emergency arrangements. – Training for work in confined spaces.

Key Information

Conditions that Constitute a Confined SpaceConfined spaces are recognised as workplaces that can be particularly hazardous. Consequently they are closely regulated by safety standards such as those set out in the UK Confined Spaces Regulations and the OSHA Occupational Safety and Health standards relating to permit-required confined spaces (1910.146).

Work in a sewer can present a confined space risk

Jargon Buster

Confined SpaceAny place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk.

Specified Risk• A serious risk of injury to any person at work

arising from a fire or explosion.

• The loss of consciousness of any person at work arising from an increase in body temperature.

• The loss of consciousness or asphyxiation of any person at work arising from gas, fume, vapour or the lack of oxygen.

• The drowning of any person at work arising from an increase in the level of a liquid.

• The asphyxiation of any person at work arising from a free flowing solid or the inability to reach a respirable environment due to entrapment by a free flowing solid.

Free Flowing SolidAny substance consisting of solid particles and which is of, or is capable of being in, a flowing or running consistency; includes flour, grain, sugar, sand or other similar materials.

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Studying off-line

rrc’s course materials are of the highest quality, and are clear, easy to read and concise, allowing you to get full value out of every minute you spend studying. throughout the material, key definitions are explained in easy-to-spot coloured boxes and important topics are highlighted and considered in particular depth. revision Questions, summaries and Key information boxes focus on exactly what you need to know.

all of your course material is available in PDF format within the e-Learning course and can be downloaded to your laptop, tablet or e-book reader to study. in addition, if you chose Distance Learning, rrc will provide a full colour printed copy.

unlimited SuPPort from exPert tutorS

this is the most important ingredient in your course; access to rrc’s tutor team, as and when you need it, by e-mail and telephone. Your tutors are there to make sure your learning runs as smoothly as possible, marking your assignments and answering any queries you may have.

monitor your ProgreSS and PrePare for tHe exam

in addition to end of unit tests, designed to allow you to monitor your progress, we also include a Mock exam. completing this provides important exam practice and valuable feedback from a tutor.

CollaBoration

rrc’s online course provides tutor-moderated Forums where you can collaborate with your fellow students, share experiences and discuss relevant topics.

additional reSourCeS

a range of additional online resources tailored to support the courses you are studying, including links to other useful websites and sources of information, will also be included within your e-Learning course.

full exam ServiCe

We manage the complete examination process for you, making all the arrangements so you can concentrate on your studies.

WHat is Distance / e-Learning?

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saMPLe Distance Learning course MateriaL

© RRC Training Unit IGC2 – Element 2 | 2-1

Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control

Hazards From Workplace Transport Operations When vehicles move around in workplaces they are a hazard to pedestrians, to other vehicles (and their occupants) and to the driver (and other occupants). Vehicle accidents are responsible for many serious and fatal injuries and also cause a significant amount of property and equipment damage. You will find the various hazards listed below, along with some typical conditions and environments in which each hazard might arise.

Loss of Control and OverturningA driver may lose control of their vehicle for various reasons:

• Driver error (e.g. driving too fast).

• Environmental conditions (e.g. mud on the road).

• Mechanical failure (e.g. brakes fail).

Depending on the type of vehicle being driven, this loss of control may result in a skid, collision or overturn of the vehicle.

Some vehicles, because of their design or environment of use, are more likely to overturn than others. Forklift trucks (with a very short and narrow wheel base) and dumper trucks (with a high centre of gravity and used on rough terrain) are frequently involved in overturn accidents.

Forklift truck

• Vehicle operations are a hazard to the vehicle driver, as well as pedestrians, other drivers and passengers. Common accidents involve vehicle overturn, and collisions with pedestrians, other vehicles or fixed structures.

• These hazards can be controlled through the risk assessment process and by careful management of the workplace environment, the vehicles and the drivers.

• The workplace environment should be designed, constructed and maintained to allow safe vehicle movement and to separate vehicles from pedestrians.

• Vehicles should be suitable for their intended use and workplace environment and maintained in safe working order.

• Drivers should be appropriately qualified, medically fit and given information, instruction, training and supervision.

Safe Movement of Vehicles in the Workplace

© RRC Training Unit IB – Element IB10 | 10-1

Element IB10: Ergonomic Factors

• Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker with the objective of improving their comfort, safety and productivity and should consider the:

– Worker. – Work equipment. – Local environment.

• Lack of attention to ergonomic principles can result in the following conditions:

– Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS). – Musculoskeletal problems.

• Risk reduction measures rely on:

– Ergonomic design of tools, equipment and workplaces. – Job rotation. – Adjusting the work routine. – Training.

Ergonomics

Key Information

Jargon Buster

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker with the objective of improving their comfort, safety and productivity. It involves the application of anatomical, physiological and psychological knowledge to the practical aspects of work, such that tasks may be fitted to the needs of the person.

This involves putting the person at the heart of both task and workstation design, and building the working environment around his/her needs, rather than fitting the person into a pre-designed working environment built around the needs of the task.

The starting point for this is to see the work setting as being made up of three elements:

• A worker with a range of physical and mental characteristics – size, strength, range of motion, intellect, expectations, etc.

• Physical objects comprising the furniture, working equipment (DSE, tools, etc.), working surfaces and parts used in the task.

• The local environment created by physical conditions such as lighting, temperature, noise, vibration, etc., as well as the organisational culture

and management which determines interpersonal relationships, attitudes towards work, etc. in the workplace.

The interaction of these elements determines the manner in which the task may be performed, and it is this interaction which needs to be optimised in order to ensure maximum comfort, safety and productivity.

Lack of Attention to Ergonomic Principles The following conditions are likely to result from lack of attention to ergonomic principles.

Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs)Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) affect the soft connecting tissues, muscles and nerves of the hand, wrist, arm and shoulder. Severity may vary from occasional aches, pains and discomfort of the affected part through to well defined and specific disease or injury. Loss of function may result in reduced work capacity.

Upper limb disorders arise from ordinary movements, such as forceful repetitive gripping, twisting, reaching or moving. The hazard is created by prolonged repetition, often in a forceful and awkward manner, without sufficient rest or recovery time. Consequently, a range of occupations may be affected including production-line workers, packers, painters and machine operators.

Unit IGC2 – Element 4 | 4-12 © RRC Training

Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control

Adjustable and Self-Adjusting GuardsAdjustable and self-adjusting guards are used when it is not possible to completely prevent access to dangerous parts. They are commonly used to safeguard woodworking and metalworking machinery where a workpiece has to be fed into the machine or manipulated during machine use.

An adjustable guard can be set to a range of positions by the operator depending on the nature of the workpiece and the operation being carried out. For example, the top guard on a bench-mounted circular saw can be set at a range of heights depending on the size of wood being cut.

Adjustable guard over blade of bench-mounted circular saw; the guard covers most of the blade, but a section remains exposed so

that wood can be fed through

A self-adjusting guard does the same thing but is sprung loaded or linked to other machine parts. As the machine operates the guard adjusts automatically to fit the workpiece. It does not require the operator to set it to the right position.

Self-adjusting guard on a crosscut mitre saw; as the saw moves down the guard retracts to expose the blade

Main limitations with adjustable and self-adjusting guards:

• Do not completely prevent access to dangerous parts.

• Very easy to defeat.

• Rely 100% on operator competence.

Interlocked GuardsAn interlocked guard is a protective device designed to be removed as a normal part of routine machine operation. The guard is intended to allow frequent access to a machine or danger zone by removing the power source and preventing the equipment from operating while the guard is open. When the guard is removed a safety interlock system prevents machine operation. For example, a microwave oven has a hinged door on the front to allow easy access; this door is interlocked so that power to the microwave generator is shut off when it is open.

Basic principles of an interlocked guard:

• Power to the machine is disabled and the machine will not operate until the guard is in place.

• Either the guard is locked shut until it is safe for the guard to open, or the act of opening the guard stops the dangerous parts and disables power.

Many machines are fitted with interlocked doors which when opened bring the moving parts to an immediate stop (e.g. photocopier). However, some machines cannot be stopped in this way and it is then preferable to use an interlocked guard that locks shut and can only be opened once the danger has passed (e.g. domestic washing machine).

The main limitation of an interlocked guard is that it is possible to bypass the system so that the machine can be operated with the guard open. With simple interlock systems this is easily done, but even complex interlock systems can be defeated by a determined person. The dangerous parts or machinery may not be at rest as the equipment is opened, and this may put the operator at risk (though this can be overcome by good design and consideration of “run down” times). It is also possible that a person may gain access to the inside of a machine guard during operation by climbing over the guard or by the equipment being re-started by a second operator. It is, therefore, important that the appropriate type of interlock system is fitted to the machine and that strict rules are imposed about safe use of interlocked guards, with regular maintenance carried out.

Trip DevicesTrip devices are protective devices that do not put a physical barrier between the operator and the dangerous parts of machinery. Instead some form of sensor is used to detect the presence of the operator and stop the machine. Trip devices are intended to minimise severity of an injury and are often used as an additional control measure, e.g. in combination with an interlocked access gate to ensure that an operator does not gain access by climbing over a fence or being locked in by a colleague.

© RRC Training Unit IC – Element IC1 | 1-11

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

First-Aid AssessmentSpecific first-aid needs of a workplace depend on the place where work is being conducted and the type of work being carried out. The following criteria should generally be taken into account:

Topic Focus

The factors to be considered in assessing first-aid provision include:

• Size of the organisation (e.g. number of employees).

• Nature of the work and workplace hazards and risks, e.g. hazardous substances, dangerous machines, tools or animals. Remember that you will have different levels of risk in different parts of the workplace (office vs production line).

• Nature of the workforce, e.g. experience, young workers, pregnancy, disabilities.

• The organisation’s accident history.

• The needs of travelling, remote and lone workers, e.g. may need a travel first-aid kit.

• Work patterns, e.g. coverage for shift work or out of hours work.

• The distribution of the workforce, e.g. large site with multiple buildings which are far apart.

• The remoteness of the site from emergency medical services.

• Employees working on shared or multi-occupied sites.

• Annual leave and other absences of first-aiders and appointed persons – adequate coverage.

• First-aid provision for non-employees.

Specific Specialist First-Aid TreatmentsWhere specific risks have been identified, particular provision should be made, e.g.:

• Specialist and separate training for the appointed person.

• Extra first-aid equipment may be required.

• Training to cope with special risks such as cyanide poisoning.

Information and Training• The employer should inform all workers of the

establishment’s first-aid arrangements, especially new workers ( so details are usually included in induction training).

• Self-employed persons should provide adequate first-aid equipment for their own needs.

• Arrangements should also cover the first-aid requirements of other persons on the establishment’s site.

• Training courses must usually be to an approved standard (the training syllabus is often mandated by local enforcement agencies). Refresher training is commonly mandated at suitable intervals, e.g. every three years.

• Where the employer provides a full-time staffed occupational health service, the first-aid arrangements for the establishment would normally be made by them.

First-Aid Training Using a Resuscitation Dummy

neBosH courses

neBosH (national examinations Board in occupational safety and Health) has a reputation which is second to none for the provision of academically rigorous training. neBosH offer a wide range of professional qualifications which are recognised worldwide.

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neBosH courses

award in HealtH and Safety at worK

wHat you will Study

unit HSw1 workplace Safety foundations• TheFoundationsofHealthandSafety• TheResponsibilityforHealthandSafety• HealthandSafetyRiskAssessment

and control• HazardsandControlsAssociated

with Work equipment• TransportSafety• HazardsandControlsAssociated

with Working with electricity• FireSafety• HazardsandControlsAssociated

with Manual Handling and repetitive Movement

• HazardsandControlsAssociatedwithHazardous substances

• HazardsandControlsAssociatedwith the Working environment

unit HSw2 Practical applicationthe completion of a short risk assessment activity.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–24hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of one multiple-choice examination and a short risk assessment activity.

the neBosH award in Health & safety at Work is a neW course developed by neBosH to complement their existing range of qualifications. this standalone qualification is designed for workers in any sector who want a basic understanding of health and safety and acts as the perfect introduction to a neBosH certificate.

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neBosH courses

award in HealtH and Safety at worK award in Safety, HealtH & environment for tHe ProCeSS induStrieS

wHat you will Study

unit HSeP1 Health, Safety and environment for the Process industries

• TheFoundationsofHealthandSafety• TheResponsibilityforHealthandSafety• HealthandSafetyRiskAssessment

and control• HazardsandControlsAssociatedwith

Work equipment, Working with electricity, Manual Handling and repetitive Movement, Hazardous substances, the Working environment

• TransportSafety• FireSafety• TheFoundationsofProcessSafety• SystemstoPreventLossofContainment• CommonHazards,RisksandControls

in the chemical industry• PlantIntegrity• EmergencyResponse• FoundationsinEnvironmentalManagement• ControlofEmissions• EnvironmentalRiskAssessments

(impact assessment)

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–44hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of one multiple-choice examination.

this neBosH award is designed to provide process operators and technicians with an understanding of health, safety and environmental management within the process industries. if you work (or want to work) in industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and food processing, then this course could be for you. it also provides a perfect introduction to a neBosH certificate.

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neBosH courses

national CertifiCate in environmental management

wHat you will Study

unit neC1: management and Control of environmental Hazards

• FoundationsinEnvironmentalManagement• EnvironmentalManagementSystems• EnvironmentalImpactAssessments• ControlofEmissionstoAir• ControlofContaminationofWaterSources• ControlofWasteandLandUse• SourcesofUseofEnergyand

energy efficiency• ControlofEnvironmentalNoise• PlanningforandDealingwithEnvironmental

emergencies

unit neC2: Practical applicationthe completion of an environmental review of a workplace and report to management.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–70hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of one examination and a practical assessment.

this standalone qualification, based on uK law, is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of environmental management issues.

neBosH courses

national CertifiCate in environmental management

unitiSation

igc1 is the core unit for the neBosH international general certificate, the neBosH international construction certificate and the neBosH international Fire certificate. to gain each qualification you need to study igc1 along with the relevant specialist unit and practical assessment.

if you have been awarded a neBosH international certificate in the last 5 years and wish to take a further international certificate you will be exempt from igc1 and can simply ‘top up’ with units igc2/3, icc1/2 or iFc1/2.

neBosH international certificates are designed for those based outside of the uK, or working in an international arena. they are based on international, technical and other standards and best practice. successful completion of a neBosH international certificate meets the entry requirement for the neBosH national and international Diploma.

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neBosH courses

international CertifiCateS

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wHat you will Study

unit igC1: management of international Health & Safety

• FoundationsinHealthandSafety• HealthandSafetyManagement

systems 1 – Policy• HealthandSafetyManagement

systems 2 – organising• HealthandSafetyManagement

systems 3 – Planning• HealthandSafetyManagement

systems 4 – Measuring, audit and review

unit igC2: Control of international workplace Hazards

• MovementofPeopleandVehicles–Hazardsand control

• ManualandMechanicalHandling–Hazardsand control

• WorkEquipmentHazardsandControl• ElectricalHazardsandControl• FireHazardsandControl• ChemicalandBiologicalHealthHazards

and control• PhysicalandPsychologicalHealthHazards

and control• ConstructionActivitiesHazards

and control

unit igC3: international Health & Safety Practical applicationthe completion of a health and safety assessment of a workplace and report to management.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–130hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of two examinations and a practical health and safety assessment of a workplace.

the neBosH international general certificate provides an excellent foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors, employee representatives and people starting out on a career in health and safety. the certificate is relevant to all types of organisations and helps its holders manage risks effectively.

neBosH courses

international general CertifiCate in oCCuPational HealtH & Safety

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international CertifiCate in ConStruCtion HealtH and Safety

wHat you will Study

unit igC1: management of international Health & Safety (see neBosH international general certificate)

unit iCC1: managing and Controlling Hazards in international Construction activities

• ConstructionManagement• ConstructionSite–

Hazards and risk control• VehicleandPlantMovement–

Hazards and risk control• MusculoskeletalHandling–

Hazards and control• WorkEquipment–Hazardsand

risk control• ElectricalSafety• FireSafety• ChemicalandBiologicalHealth–

Hazards and risk control• PhysicalandPsychologicalHealth–Hazards

and risk control• WorkingatHeight–Hazards

and risk control• ExcavationWorkandConfinedSpaces–

Hazards and risk control• DemolitionandDeconstruction–Hazards

and risk control

unit iCC2: international Construction Practical applicationthe completion of a health and safety assessment of a construction site and report to management.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–160hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of two examinations and a practical health and safety assessment of a construction site.

this course has been designed to provide those making day-to-day decisions in construction work with the knowledge they need to ensure that the health and safety implications of their decisions are properly taken into account. it is designed for supervisors and managers within the international construction industry.

neBosH courses

international general CertifiCate in oCCuPational HealtH & Safety

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wHat you will Study

unit igC1: management of international Health and Safety(see neBosH international general certificate)

unit ifC1: international fire Safety and risk management

• ManagingFireSafety• PrinciplesofFireandExplosion• CausesandPreventionofFires• FireProtectioninBuildings• SafetyofPeopleintheEventofaFire• FireSafetyRiskAssessment

unit ifC2: fire Safety Practical application the completion of a fire safety risk assessment of a workplace.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–120hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of two examinations and a practical fire risk assessment of a workplace.

the neBosH international Fire certificate will teach you how to carry out fire risk assessments and identify the range of protective and preventive measures you need to minimise the risk of fire. this course is designed for anyone with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace and is suitable for managers, supervisors and employee representatives.

neBosH courses

neBoSH international CertifiCate in fire Safety and riSK management

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international teCHniCal CertifiCate in oil and gaS oPerational Safety

it is ideal for those who have the responsibility for ensuring safety as part of their day to day duties, including Managers; supervisors; employee representatives; and newly appointed Health and safety advisers.

those undertaking this certificate should have a good understanding of safety issues which can be from experience or having studied one of neBosH’s certificate-level qualifications.

wHat you will Study

unit iog1: the management of international oil and gas operational Safety

• Health,SafetyandEnvironmentalManagement in context

• HydrocarbonProcessSafety1• HydrocarbonProcessSafety2• FireProtectionandEmergencyResponse• LogisticsandTransportOperations

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–55hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of one 2-hour examination.

the neBosH international technical certificate in oil and gas operational safety is designed specifically for those with safety responsibilities in the oil and gas industry. it focuses on international standards and management systems, highlighting the importance of process safety management in the oil and gas industry, enabling students to effectively discharge workplace safety responsibilities both onshore and offshore.

neBosH courses

neBoSH international CertifiCate in fire Safety and riSK management

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entry reQuirementS

the neBosH Diploma assumes a broad basic knowledge of health and safety (such as is provided by a neBosH certificate qualification) and is assessed at the same standard as a uK Degree programme.

the neBosH Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals, building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the neBosH certificate. it is designed to provide students with the expertise required to undertake a career as a safety and health practitioner and also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study.

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neBoSH diPlomaS

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wHat you will Study

Preparatory Content (Core Skills)

unit ia: international management of Health and SafetyPrinciples of Health and safety Management, Loss causation and incident investigation, identifying Hazards, assessing and evaluating risks, risk control and emergency Planning, organisational and Human Factors, regulating Health and safety, Measuring Health and safety Performance.

unit iB: international Control of Hazardous agents in the workplacegeneral aspects of occupational Health and Hygiene, Principles of toxicology and epidemiology, Hazardous substances – evaluating risk, Preventive and Protective Measures and Monitoring and Maintenance of control Measures, Biological agents, Physical agents – NoiseandVibrationandRadiationandThermalenvironment, Hazardous substances – Preventive and Protective Measures, ergonomic Factors.

unit iC: international workplace and work equipment Safetygeneral Workplace issues, Principles of Fire and explosion, Workplace Fire risk assessment, storage, Handling and Processing of Dangerous substances, Work equipment, Machinery safety, Mechanical Handling, electrical safety, safety in construction and Demolition, environmental Pollution and Waste Management.

unit id: international application of Health and Safety theory and Practicethis unit comprises an 8,000-word assignment for submission after completion of units ia, iB and ic.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–475hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

units ia, iB and ic are examined by written examination and unit iD by assignment. candidates must successfully complete all four units to be awarded the neBosH international Diploma.

the neBosH international Diploma is a prestigious and demanding professional qualification for those wanting to advance their career in occupational health and safety. the neBosH international Diploma is also becoming recognised around the world as the global standard for health and safety professionals.

neBosH courses

international diPloma in oCCuPational HealtH and Safety

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neBosH courses

national diPloma in environmental management

there are no specific entry requirements for this course but some knowledge of the english legal system is recommended (such as might be covered in the neBosH national general certificate, national Diploma, etc.).

wHat you will Study

unit ed1 – management of environmental risk• PrinciplesofEnvironmentalRiskManagement• EnvironmentalRiskEvaluation• WaterResourcesManagement• Monitoring,ReviewandAudit• DevelopmentsinEnvironmentalLegislation• EnvironmentalLegislativeFrameworkand

Methods of enforcement• PublicAccesstoEnvironmentalInformation• CivilLiabilityinRelationto

environmental Pollution• SolidandLiquidWastes• GaseousandParticulateReleases

to atmosphere• ControlStrategiesforEnvironmentalRisk• ControlofEnvironmentalNuisance• HazardousSubstances• EnvironmentalImplicationsofDevelopment

and Land use• EnergyUseandEfficiency

unit ed2 – workplace-Based Practical applicationthe completion of a work-based project.

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–190hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

unit eD1 is assessed by a 3-hour examination and unit eD2 a project consisting of an environmental audit.

the neBosH national Diploma in environmental Management has been designed for those with responsibilities for the management of environmental risk or aiming to develop and implement effective environmental management systems within their organisations.

iosH courses

the institution of occupational safety and Health (iosH) has developed a series of certificated courses designed to promote protection from workplace hazards at every level. iosH courses are founded on best practice as well as legislation, ensuring that courses are relevant both in the uK and internationally.

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iosH courses

managing Safely

wHat you will Study

• SafetyManagementPrinciples• AssessingandControllingRisks• UnderstandingManagementResponsibility

for Health and safety• IdentifyingHazards• InvestigatingAccidentsandIncidents• MeasuringPerformance• ProtectingourEnvironment

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–40hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions as well as a short project.

this course aims to introduce managers at all levels to the different aspects of managing safety and health in the workplace.

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worKing Safely

iosH courses

managing Safely

wHat you will Study

• IntroducingWorkingSafely• DefiningHazards,RiskandControl• IdentifyingCommonHazards• ImprovingSafetyPerformance• EnvironmentalAwareness

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–10hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions as well as a short project.

this course is aimed at all employees and is designed to improve the safety culture within an organisation. it focuses on how individual actions contribute to health and safety in the workplace.

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cieH courses

the chartered institute of environmental Health is a leading awarding body for vocational qualifications in accredited food safety, health and safety, and environmental protection qualifications.

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cieH courses

level 2 award in tHe PrinCiPleS of riSK aSSeSSment

wHat you will Study

• Themaincausesofaccidentsandillhealthand the implications for people in the workplace

• Thelegalrequirementsforriskassessment• Theprinciplesofriskassessment

metHodS of Study

• e-Learning–6hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.

this course is designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety by raising awareness of the concept of risk assessment and the basic principles involved. it is aimed at anyone in a work environment, especially those likely to be involved in conducting risk assessments as part of a team or who want an understanding of the principles involved.

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cieH courses

level 1 award in HealtH and Safety in tHe worKPlaCe

wHat you will Study

• Anintroductiontohealthandsafety• Thescopeofhazardsandrisksinthe

workplace• Workplaceconditionsthatcanaffecthealth

and safety• Workplaceprocedures,including

requirements for reporting, first aid and personal protection

metHodS of Study

• e-Learning–3hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.

this course provides an awareness of key health and safety issues and the part they should play in keeping people free from harm at work. it is aimed at anyone who wants a basic induction into health and safety, including those who are entering the workplace for the first time.

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cieH courses

level 1 award in HealtH and Safety in tHe worKPlaCe level 2 award in HealtH and Safety in tHe worKPlaCe

wHat you will Study

• Anintroductiontohealthandsafetyatwork• Healthandsafetylawandenforcement• Preventingwork-relatedillhealth• Theprinciplesofaccidentprevention• Riskassessmenttechniques• Therisksassociatedwithpoorwelfare,the

workplace and work equipment, manual handling, hazardous substances, working at height, working with vehicles and exposure to noise and vibration

metHodS of Study

• e-Learning–6hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.

this course provides an understanding of health and safety that will enable participants to contribute to any risk assessment based health and safety management system. it is aimed at anyone in a work environment.

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cieH courses

level 1 award in food Safety awareneSS in Catering

wHat you will Study

• Anintroductiontotherisksassociatedwithhandling food

• Theimportanceofpersonalhygiene• Theimportanceofcleaningin

catering premises• Keepingproductsafeandreducing

potential contamination

metHodS of Study

• e-Learning–3hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.

this course provides an understanding of the importance of keeping individuals and work areas clean and hygienic and the role individuals play in reducing contamination. it is aimed at anyone working where there is food.

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cieH courses

level 1 award in food Safety awareneSS in Catering level 2 award in food Safety in Catering

wHat you will Study

• Anintroductiontotheterminology used in food safety

• Thelawsthatapplytofoodbusinessesandfood handlers

• Theconceptoffoodhazardsand how the risk of food poisoning can be contained

• Monitoringproductandequipmenttemperatures

• Minimisingbacterialmultiplication by reducing temperature

• Theimportanceofhightemperatures in the supply of safe food

• Theabilityoffoodhandlerstoimpose a risk to food safety

• Theimportanceofutilisingappropriatestorage conditions for different types of food

• Theimportanceofcleaning in food premises

• Theneedforhighstandardsfor structure and equipment to promote good hygiene in food premises

metHodS of Study

• e-Learning–6hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment consists of multiple-choice questions.

this course provides an understanding of the special responsibilities of those working with food for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve or sell is safe to eat. it is aimed at anyone working in catering where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

institute of environmental Management and assessment (ieMa) is a not-for-profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.

ieMa courses

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ieMa courses

introduCtion to environmental management SyStemS

all delegates who have successfully completed this ieMa approved course will gain credit towards an environmental auditor application on the ieMa’s environmental auditor register. those gaining more than 70% will gain five points towards an application for environmental auditor registration.

wHat you will Study

• AnOverviewoftheBackgroundtoEMASand the iso 14000 series

• TheKeyComponentsofISO14001• TheKeyComponentsofEMAS• TheInterfaceBetweenEMAS,ISO14000

and other Management systems• SourcesofFurtherInformationorAdvice

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–16hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment comprises a multiple-choice exam and a coursework assignment.

this qualification is aimed at those who wish to gain an understanding of eMss, particularly iso 14001 and the european eco-Management and audit scheme (eMas). its purpose is to provide middle management, line managers and individuals from a quality and health and safety background with information on why an eMs should be implemented, a summary of the eMs standards available and the main elements that comprise these.

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ieMa courses

foundation CertifiCate in environmental management

wHat you will Study

• SustainableBusinessThinking• EnvironmentalLegislation• ToolsforAssessmentandInterpretationof

environmental Performance• EnvironmentalManagementSystems

metHodS of Study

• Distance/e-Learning–24hoursofstudy

aSSeSSment

the assessment comprises a multiple-choice exam and a coursework assignment.

this qualification is aimed at those who have only recently become involved in environmental management or for whom environmental management is an integral part of a wide range of responsibilities. all delegates who have successfully completed this ieMa approved course will be entitled to one year’s affiliate Membership of the ieMa.