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Health and Safety Training Brochure

2016

Contents Page

Introduction 1

Booking a course 1

Further information 1

Health and safety training 2015 2 - 5

Health and safety training calendar 6 - 8

Health and safety training planner 9

Health and safety toolbox talks 10

Course Information 11 - 27

Course Booking Form 28

Introduction This training brochure has been prepared to provide all managers and staff with details of the range of courses provided by East and Midlothian Council`s Health and Safety Teams. If there is a health and safety course not in this brochure or you require it running in house, please contact your Health and Safety Team who may be able to assist in organising the course or provide advice on external providers. This brochure detailing the target audience for each in-house course, its duration and the learning outcomes. It should be noted however that a minimum of 5 candidates are required to attend in-house courses to make them viable. Hard copies of the brochure are available to those without access to PC`s on request via your Health and Safety Team. We trust you find the brochure useful. It should be noted that refreshments will be provided depending on availability and course duration for all courses however lunch is not provided so candidates are advised to make their own arrangements.

Booking a course from this brochure Courses contained within the brochure can be booked after initially seeking Line Managers consent to attend the course and by completing the enclosed Health and Safety Course Booking Form and sending it directly by e-mail or hard copy to;

All other courses: health&[email protected] Tel: 0131 561 5234 Post to:

Operation Support Team, Midlothian House, 40 - 46 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith. EH22 1DN * Please note courses will only proceed if 5 or more candidates confirm attendance and they may be run in Midlothian / East Lothian or both! If a course is full you will be offered the next available course dates. Please note that you will receive confirmation on receipt of the form and joining instructions will be sent out the week prior to the course date.

Further information Should you require further information regarding any of the courses offered or wish to discuss specific training needs, please contact;

[email protected] Risk, Safety & Health Adviser or Tel: 0131 271 3204 [email protected] Health & Safety Adviser or Tel: 01620 827182 Please note that first aid training / revalidation is also available at East Lothian Council Outdoor learning team. Details of courses, dates, etc. costs and booking details are available at: http://www.edubuzz.org/eloes/staffdevelopment/first-aid/

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mailto:health&[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.edubuzz.org/eloes/staffdevelopment/first-aid/

Health and Safety Training 2016 Refer No: Course Duration Time Dates 2016 Venue

HST - 01 IOSH Managing Safely 4 days 09:30 – 16:30 Mon 1st / Tues 2nd February 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA Mon 8th / Tues 9th February 2016

Mon 11th / Tues 12th April 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Mon 18th / Tues 19th April 2016

Mon 10th / Tues 11th October 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

Mon 17th / Tues 18th October 2016

Mon 5th / Tues 6th December 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Mon 12th / Tues 13th December 2016

HST - 02 IOSH Managing Safely, (refresher) 1 day 09:00 - 16:30 To be advised For staff that IOSH Managing Safely Certificate is about to expire, i.e. undertaken in 2013.

HST - 03 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 26th January 2016 Saltire Rooms, John Muir House, Haddington. EH41 3HA

Wednesday 17th February 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

Wednesday 23rd March 2016 Adam Room, John Muir House, Haddington. EH41 3HA

Tuesday 26th April 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

Wednesday 18th May 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 21st June 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

Thursday 29th September 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 25th October 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

Tuesday 8th November 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Thursday 8th December 2016 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

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Refer No: Course Duration Time Dates 2016 Venue

HST - 04 General Risk Assessor Course Half day 9:30 - 12:30 Tuesday 15th March 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Adam Room, John Muir House, Haddington.

Wednesday 25th May 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

Wednesday 24th August 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

HST - 05 COSHH Risk Assessor Course Half day 13:30 - 16:30 Tuesday 15th March 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith /,Adam Room, John Muir House, Haddington.

Wednesday 24th August 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

HST - 06 Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessor Course

Half day 13:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 27th April 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

Thursday 20th October 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

HST - 07 Manual Handling Risk Assessor Course

Half day 9:30 - 12:30 Wednesday 6th April 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.


HST – 08 Safe Manual Handling Techniques, (objects only)

2.5 hrs 13:30 - 16:00 Wednesday 6th April 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.


HST - 09 Accident Investigation Course Half day 9:30 - 12:30 Wednesday 27th April 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.


HST - 10 Asbestos Awareness Course 2.5 hrs 13:30 – 16:00 Wednesday 25th May 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

HST - 11 Managing Events Safely 1 day 9:30 – 16:30 Thursday 21st April 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

Wednesday 21th September 2016 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

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HST - 12 Fire Warden Training Course

5 hrs 09:30 - 14:30 Tuesday 23rd February 2016 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

Tuesday 29th March 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 26th April 2016 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

Tuesday 31st May 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 28th June 2016 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

Tuesday 30th August 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 27th September 2016 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

Tuesday 25th October 2016 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

Tuesday 29th November 2016 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

HST - 13 First aid at work (18hrs) Cost to Council staff £130.00

3 days 9:15 – 16:00 Mon 28th / Tues 29th / Wed 30th November 2016

Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms,5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

HST - 14 First aid at work, (12hrs) (revalidation) Cost to Council staff £90.00

2 days 9:15 – 16:00 Monday 29th February 2016 / Tuesday 1st March 2016

Gorebridge Primary School – CLD Rooms, 2c Barleyknowe Lane, Gorebridge. EH23 4XA

Thursday 23th / Friday 24th June 2016 Lawfield Primary School, CLD Rooms. 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield. Dalkeith. EH22 5BB

HST - 15 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost to Council staff £45.00

1 day 9:15 – 16:00 Tuesday 26th January 2016 Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

Tuesday 15th March 2016 Lawfield Primary School, CLD Rooms. 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield. Dalkeith. EH22 5BB

Tuesday 23rd May 2016 Lawfield Primary School, CLD Rooms. 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield. Dalkeith. EH22 5BB

Tuesday 21st June 2016 Lawfield Primary School, CLD Rooms. 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield. Dalkeith. EH22 5BB

Friday 19th August 2016 Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

Tuesday 25th October 2016 Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

Tuesday 6th December 2016 Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

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HST - 16 AED / CPR training Cost to Council staff £20.00

Half day 9:15 – 16:00 Friday 22nd April 2016 Gorebridge Primary School – CLD Rooms, 2c Barleyknowe Lane, Gorebridge. EH23 4XA

Friday 16th December 2016 Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

Please note that first aid training / revalidation is also available at East Lothian Council Outdoor learning team. Details of courses, dates, etc. costs and booking details are available at: http://www.edubuzz.org/eloes/staffdevelopment/first-aid/

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Health and Safety Training Calendar Dates Course Duration Time Venue

26 January 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Saltire Rooms, John Muir House, Haddington. EH41 3HA

26 January 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00

Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms, 5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

1 – 2 / 8 - 9 February 2016 IOSH Managing Safely 4 days 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

17 February 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

23 February 2016 Fire Warden Training Course

5 hrs 09:30 - 14:30 Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newbattle. EH22 4RT

29 February / 1 March 2016 First aid at work, (12hrs) (revalidation) Cost £90.00 2 days 9:15 – 16:00

Gorebridge Primary School – CLD Rooms, 2c Barleyknowe Lane, Gorebridge. EH23 4XA

15 March 2016 General Risk Assessor Course ½ day 09:30 – 12:30

Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

15 March 2016 COSHH Risk Assessor Course ½ day 13:30 – 16:30


15 March 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00

Lawfield Primary School, CLD Rooms. 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield. Dalkeith. EH22 5BB

23 March 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Adam Room, John Muir House, Haddington. EH41 3HA

29 March 2016 Fire Warden Training Course

5 hrs 09:30 - 14:30 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

6 April 2016 Manual Handling Risk Assessor Course ½ day 9:30 - 12:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House,

Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Macmerry.

6 April 2016 Safe Manual Handling Techniques, (objects only) 2.5 hrs 13:30 - 16:00


11 – 12 / 18 - 19 April 2016 IOSH Managing Safely 4 days 09:30 – 16:30 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

21 April 2016 Managing Events Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

26 April 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA.

26 April 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


27 April 2016 Accident Investigation Course ½ day 9:30 - 12:30


27 April 2016 DSE Risk Assessor Course ½ day 13:30 – 16:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

18 May 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

23 May 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00


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Dates Course Duration Time Venue

25 May 2016 General Risk Assessor Course ½ day 09:30 – 12:30


25 May 2016 Asbestos Awareness Course 2.5 hrs 13:30 - 16:00


31 May 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


21 June 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

21 June 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00


23 / 24 June 2016 First aid at work, (12hrs) (revalidation) Cost £90.00 2 days 9:15 – 16:00


28 June 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


19 August 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00


24 August 2016 General Risk Assessor Course ½ day 09:30 – 12:30


24 August 2016 COSHH Risk Assessor Course ½ day 13:30 – 16:30


30 August 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


21 September 2016 Managing Events Safely 1 day 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

27 September 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


29 September 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

10 – 11/ 17 - 18 October 2016 IOSH Managing Safely 4 days 09:30 – 16:30 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

13 October 2016 Manual Handling Risk Assessor Course ½ day 9:30 - 12:30


13 October 2016 Safe Manual Handling Techniques, (objects only) 2.5 hrs 13:30 - 16:00


20 October 2016 Accident Investigation Course ½ day 9:30 - 12:30


20 October 2016 DSE Risk Assessor Course ½ day 13:30 – 16:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry.

25 October 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

25 October 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00


25 October 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


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Dates Course Duration Time Venue

8 November 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

23 November 2016 General Risk Assessor Course ½ day 09:30 – 12:30 Conference Room 1, Fairfield House,

Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Macmerry.

23 November 2016 Asbestos Awareness Course 2.5 hrs 13:30 - 16:00

Conference Room 1, Fairfield House, Dalkeith / Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry..

29 November 2016 Fire Warden Training Course


28th - 30th November 2016 First aid at work (18hrs) Cost £130.00 3 days 9:15 – 16:00

Loanhead Community Learning Centre, CLD Rooms,5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead. EH20 9HG

5– 6/ 12 - 13 December 2016 IOSH Managing Safely 4 days 09:30 – 16:30 Garlton Room, Penston House, Macmerry. EH33 1EX.

6 December 2016 Emergency first aid at work (6hrs) Cost £45.00 1 day 9:15 – 16:00


8 December 2016 IOSH Working Safely 1 day 09:30 – 17:00 Conference Room, Lasswade Centre, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. EH19 2LA

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IOSH Managing Safely DSE Risk Assessor Managing events safely

IOSH Working Safely Manual Handling Risk Assessor AED / CPR training Midlothian Public Holidays

General Risk Assessor Safe Manual Handling Techniques, (objects) First-aid at work East Lothian Public holidays

COSHH Risk Assessor Asbestos Awareness First-aid at Work (revalidation)

Fire Warden training Accident investigation Emergency first -aid at work

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Health and Safety Toolbox talks The following short health and safety ‘PowerPoint’ training courses, i.e. ‘Toolbox talks’ are available on request and can be run at any suitable location and time, e.g. start / end of working day.

Short courses Duration

1. Working safely in excavations 30 minutes

2. Managing excavations 45 minutes

3. Working safely at heights 30 minutes

4. Your role as a banksman 30 minutes

5. Safe manual handling 30 minutes

6. Safety signs 30 minutes

7. Protect your hands, prevent dermatitis 30 minutes

8. Infection control 30 minutes

9. Hand arm vibration 30 minutes

10. Event stewarding 30 minutes

11. Lone working 45 minutes

12. Health & safety for elected members 45 minutes Course cost: ELC and MLC staff free. There are also a number of paper based, ‘Toolbox Talks’ available for Line Managers to deliver and there is training available where required on how to present them.

Should you require further information regarding any of the ‘Toolbox Talks’, or you would like a ‘Toolbox Talk’ on subject matters not included in the list below, please contact;

[email protected] Risk, Safety & Health Adviser or tel: 0131 271 3204

[email protected] Corporate Health & Safety Officer or Tel: 01620 827639

Health and Safety E-learning There are a number of health and safety training courses available on the Councils LearnPro site and at Midlothian Council on:

http://intranet/Council/minisites/minisite02.asp?siteid=3&pageno=7

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Managing Safely

Introduction

This four day course is aimed at Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders within Midlothian or East Lothian Council. ‘Managing Safely’ is a four day internationally recognised and respected CDP accredited health and safety management course produced by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The course is run over a two week period, i.e. two days in each week.

Managing Safely’ courses are hosted alternatively between Midlothian and East Lothian Councils and tutored jointly by experienced trainers. Managers, supervisors and team leaders from either Council are welcome and encouraged to attend this course.

Course details

‘Managing Safely’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully tackle and manage, (on a daily basis), health and safety issues in your workplace. Over the four days, you will cover a range of topics which include:

• Identifying hazards.

• Assessing risks.

• Controlling risks.

• Understanding your responsibilities.

• Investigating accidents and incidents.

• Measuring performance.

• Protecting our environment. The course includes user friendly training notes, a number of group based quizzes and challenges; a small work based project and on day four you will be required to complete a multiple choice and written exam. On successful completion you will be awarded an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate which is valid for 3 years from date of issue. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected]

Course cost: MLC staff free, external candidates £260.00 + VAT.

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Managing Safely

(Refresher training)

Introduction

This one day course is aimed at Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders who have previously attended the four day ‘Managing Safely’ course in 2012. ‘Managing Safely’ refresher is a one day internationally recognised CDP accredited health and safety management course which is hosted alternatively between Midlothian and East Lothian Councils and tutored jointly by experienced trainers. Course details

‘Managing Safely’ refresher training course will build on the previous knowledge and skills gained when completing the four day course. The course will briefly cover topic from the original course and look at legislative changes and how to strengthen and improve on what your own health and safety management arrangements. The course covers the following:

• Introducing Managing Safely

• Assessing risks.

• Controlling risks.

• Understanding your responsibilities.


• Investigating accidents and incidents

• Measuring performance

• Protecting our environment The course includes user friendly training notes, a number of group based quizzes and challenges and you will be required to complete a short multiple choice and written exam. On successful completion you will be awarded an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate which is valid for 3 years from date of issue. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free, external candidates £60.00 + VAT.

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Working Safely

Introduction This one day course is aimed at all employees, (excluding Managers, Supervisors or Team Leaders who should attend the IOSH Managing Safely Course). ‘Working Safely’ is a one day internationally recognised and respected CDP accredited health and safety awareness course produced by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Course details ‘Working Safely’ course will give you a basic understanding of the essentials of health and safety. It focuses on why health and safety is important and how you can make a real difference to the well-being of yourself and others through working safely. Over the day you will cover a range of topics which include:

• Defining hazard and risk

• Identifying common hazards

• Improving safety performance

• Protecting our environment

The course includes user friendly training notes, a number of group based quizzes and challenges and you will be required to complete a short multiple choice and written exam. On successful completion you will be awarded an IOSH ‘Working Safely’ Certificate which is valid for 3 years from date of issue. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected]

Course cost: Council staff free, external candidates £60.00 + VAT.

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General Risk Assessor

Introduction This half day course is aimed at key individuals across the Council, e.g. Managers, Supervisors or Team Leaders, etc. who are required to carrying out general risk assessments on work based activities and tasks. The General Risk Assessors course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘General Risk Assessor’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake general risk assessments on work activities and tasks. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice of risk assessment. The course covers the following:

• Legal framework.

• Risk management.

• Hazard identification.

• Risk assessment process.

• Midlothian risk assessment procedures. The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises, including how to complete the general risk assessment forms. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected]

Course cost: Council staff free.

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COSHH Risk Assessor

Introduction This half day course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that have been given the responsibility to assess the risks from exposure to hazardous substances whilst at work. The COSHH Assessors course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘COSHH Risk Assessor’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake COSHH assessments on hazardous substances. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice of COSHH assessment. The course covers the following:


• Definitions and scope.

• Practicalities.

• Identifying and implementing control measures.

• Midlothian COSHH assessment procedures. The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises, including how to complete the COSHH forms. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected]


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DSE Risk Assessor

Introduction This half day course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that have been given the responsibility to assess the health risks when working with computers. The DSE Risk Assessors course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘DSE Risk Assessor’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake workstation assessments. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice working safely with computers. The course covers the following:


• Adverse health effects.


• Control measures.

• Midlothian DSE assessment procedures. The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises, including how to complete the DSE assessment form. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free.

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Manual Handling Assessor

Introduction This half day course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that have been given the responsibility to assess the risks from carrying out manual handling operations of object. Please note that this course does not cover moving and handling of people. The Manual handling Assessors course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘Manual Handling Assessor’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake manual handling risk assessments. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice of safe manual handling. The course covers the following:


• Principles of safe manual handling (objects only);

• Identifying hazards;


• Implementing control measures.

• Midlothian manual handling assessment procedures.

The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises, including how to complete the manual handling forms. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected]


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Safe Manual Handling Techniques

(Objects only)

Introduction

This ‘Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme’ half day course is aimed at all staff across the Council that have to carry out manual handling operations during the course of their work. Please note that this course does not cover moving and handling of people. The Safe Manual Handling Techniques course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘Safe Manual Handling Techniques course will give you the necessary skills and confidence to lift, carry and move objects safely. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice of safe manual handling. The course covers the following:

• Legal framework and the ‘Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme’

• Principles of safe manual handling, (objects only);


• Implementing control measures.

• The correct safe handling and lifting techniques.

• Practical demonstration and practice.

The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises. On successful completion you will be awarded with a ‘Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme’ Certificate. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free, external candidates £25.00 + VAT.

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Accident Investigation

Introduction This half day course is aimed at Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders within Midlothian or East Lothian Council who may be required through the course of their work to undertake accident investigations. The Accidents Investigation course takes half a day to complete.

Course details ‘Accident investigation’ course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake an accident investigation. The course will give you an appreciation of legal requirements and an understanding of the principles and practice of successfully investigating accident. The course covers the following:


• Why investigate incidents.

• How do accidents and incidents happen?

• Immediate, underlying and root causes of accidents.

• Who should investigate accidents?

• Investigation process.

• Midlothian accident / near miss documentation.

The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of practical exercises. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate.

To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free.

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Fire Warden Training

(Including a practical fire extinguisher session)

Introduction This 5 hour course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that have been given the responsibility to undertake specified Fire Warden duties. The Fire Warden Training course takes one day to complete.

Course details The Fire Warden Training course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to successfully undertake specific fire safety duties. The course will give you an appreciation of legal fire safety requirements and an understanding of your role and responsibilities as a Fire Warden. The course covers the following:

• Fire safety legislation.

• Properties of fire and fire behaviour.

• Fire protection and prevention.

• Classification of fire.

• Safe selection and use of portable firefighting equipment.

• Duties and responsibilities of the Fire Warden within Midlothian Council.

• Practical fire extinguisher session.

The course includes user friendly handouts and a number of theoretical exercises. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate.

To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free, external candidates £45.00 + VAT.

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Fire Evacuation Chair Training

(Including a practical session)

Introduction This 2 hour course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that work in premises where evacuation chairs are provided to assist in the evacuation of persons with differing mobility needs.

Course details Fire evacuation training course will give you the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to become operators in the safe use of evacuation chairs. This course will take place at your place of work and is provided free on request. The course covers the following:

• Overview of current fire and equality legislation

• Those who need assistance

• Possible reasons to evacuate

• Location of equipment

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Video

Practical session:

• Setting up the equipment

• Using the equipment on stairs, (two-person operation)

The course includes handouts and on successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate.

If you are required to operate an evacuation chair, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff free, external candidates £25.00 + VAT.

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Asbestos Awareness

Introduction This half day course is aimed at all staff across the Council who may come in contact with asbestos containing material in the course of their work. The Asbestos Awareness course takes half a day to complete.

Course details Asbestos Awareness course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to minimise the health risk from exposure to asbestos containing materials. The course will give you a brief overview of legal requirements and an understanding of where you can find asbestos and what actions to take should you discover materials that may contain asbestos. The course covers the following:


• Types of asbestos.

• Health hazards associated with asbestos.

• Common uses of asbestos related materials.

• Emergency Procedures.

The course includes user friendly handouts. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate and you will be required to complete a short multiple choice test.


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Managing Events Safely

Introduction This one day course is aimed at key individuals across the Council that have been given event management responsibilities for internal and public events. The Managing events safely course takes one day to complete.

Course details Managing events safely course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to manage the safety aspect of putting on an event. The course will give you a brief overview of legal requirements and an understanding of what you need to do and how to produce a event safety plan. The course covers the following:

• Legal requirements.

• Planning the event.

• Assessing the risk.

• Crowd management.

• Producing an event plan.

• Emergency procedures, including fire safety.

The course includes user friendly handouts, forms and a number of practical exercises. On successful completion you will be awarded with an attendance Certificate.


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First Aid at Work (FAW)

Introduction This three day (18 hours) FAW course is aimed at key individuals who have been designated to provide first aid provision for medium to high risk workplaces.

Course details The FAW course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and practical skills to provide and administer effective first aid at work. The course covers the following:

• Role of a first-aider.

• Incident management.

• Casualty head to toe survey.

• Minor injuries.

• Major illnesses.

• Head and chest injuries.

• Suspected spinal injuries.

• Burns and scalds.

• Sudden poisoning.

The course includes a free comprehensive first-aid manual provided on Day 1 of the course. On successful completion of a theory test and practical exams, you will be awarded with a ‘First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate of Competence’, which will remain valid for three years from the date of completing the course. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff £130.00. Further details: http://outdoorlearning.mgfl.net/cpd-training/first-aid/

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First Aid at Work

(Revalidation training)

Introduction

This two day (12 hours) FAWR course is aimed at first aiders who have previously attended the three day ‘First Aid at Work’ (FAW) course and who need to re-qualify after 3 years to maintain their First Aid at Work Certificate. First aider`s are responsible for ensuring they book this course well in advance of their current FAW Certificate expiring (i.e. 3 months or less before their certificate expiry date). Please note if you allow your FAW certificate to expire you will have to complete the three day FAW course again to re-qualify.

Course details The FAWR course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and practical skills to provide and administer effective first aid at work. The course recaps the following:

• Role of a first-aider.

• Incident management.

• Casualty head to toe survey.

• Minor injuries.

• Major illnesses.

• Head and chest injuries.

• Suspected spinal injuries.

• Burns and scalds.

• Sudden poisoning.

The course includes a comprehensive free first aid manual provided on Day 1 of the course. On successful completion of a theory test and practical assessment, you will be awarded with a ‘FAW Certificate of Competence’, which will remain valid for three years from the date of completing the course. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff £90.00. Further details: http://outdoorlearning.mgfl.net/cpd-training/first-aid/

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Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Introduction This one day (6 hrs) EFAW course is aimed at key individuals who have been designated to provide first aid provision for low risk workplaces in the Council.

Course details The EFAW course will give you the necessary knowledge, confidence and practical skills to provide and administer effective first aid at work. The course covers the following:

• Role of an emergency first-aider.

• Assessing an incident.

• Recognising signs and symptoms of injuries and illness.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Unconscious patient.

• Shock / bleeding / choking.

• Minor injuries.

The course includes a free comprehensive first aid manual provided on the day. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with a valid ‘Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Certificate of Competence’, which will remain valid for three years from the date of completing the course. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff £45.00. Further details: http://outdoorlearning.mgfl.net/cpd-training/first-aid/

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Automasted External Defibrillator (AED)

Introduction This 4 hour AED course is aimed at key individuals who have been designated to provide use or access an AED in the workplace.

Course details The AED course will give you the necessary confidence, knowledge and practical skills to safely operate an AED when someone is in ‘Sudden Cardiac Arrest’, i.e. unresponsive and not breathing. The course covers the following:

• The chain of survival

• AED overview.

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR).

• Recovery position.

• Primary survey.

• Basic anatomy.

• Irregular heart rhythms.

• Heart attack recognition and treatment.

• AED safety considerations.

• Practical CPR and use of AED.

The course includes a free comprehensive AED manual. On successful completion of a quiz and basic exam, you will be awarded with a ‘AED Certificate of Competence’, which will remain valid for three years from the date of completing the course. To book a place on the course, please complete the online booking form and email it to health&[email protected] Course cost: Council staff £20.00. Further details: http://outdoorlearning.mgfl.net/cpd-training/first-aid/

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Health and safety training booking form

Please complete all sections of this form, as failure to do so could result in you not being provided with a placed on the course.

(Please tick / X who you work for) Midlothian Council

East Lothian Council

Other

First name: Surname:

Job title: Payroll number:

Division: Service / Section:

Work address of candidate:

Work Tel. No.

Work email address: Date: Course details

Course title: Course ref no:

(If known) Date of course: Alternatively course dates:

` (If the course is not available due to over subscription) Course location:

Are there any special requirements or additional needs when attending this course?

Approval details

(Your authorising Line Manager / Supervisor or Team Leader). Or post to: Operational Support Team, Ground Floor, Midlothian House, Dalkeith. EH22 1DN

Name:

Work email address:

Please email form to: health&[email protected]

If requiring first aid courses, (please complete)

Budget code:

For First-Aid at Work (FAW) revalidation or continuation of Emergency First-Aid at Work (EFAW), please complete the following:

Previous training provider:

Certificate number:

Certificate expiry date:

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