Health and Safety Courses

Our abrasive wheel training courses are suitable for all operators, managers, and supervisors, who as part of their working duties select, mount, specify or use abrasive wheels as defined in PUWER Regulations 1998.

The course is designed to enable candidates to work safely, to provide an understanding of current legislation, to promote awareness of the dangers and hazards of abrasive wheels, and to offer practical steps to reduce workplace accidents and encourage workers to adopt a culture that results in a safer workplace.

The abrasive wheel regulations are now part of the PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998). All staff who use equipment with abrasive wheels, or participate in its maintenance, should attend this training.

A certificate of course completion will be issued with an expiry date of 3 years from the completion date.

A tight-fitting face piece is only as good as the fit itself and any break in the seal can lead to potential exposure and a risk to an employee’s health. At Asbestos Training Solutions Ltd, our face fit testing falls under the current COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations. Any tight-fitting face pieces must be fitted and worn correctly to ensure maximum protection and to meet your legal obligations.

Qualitative Face Fit Testing can complement our Asbestos Awareness Training as it’s required under both the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 ACoP L143 (paragraph 196) and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 ACoP L132 (paragraph 133). We follow the HSE’s guidelines for best practice regarding the fitting of any RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment), and you’re assured of strict adherence to their criteria during any fit testing.

Any tight-fitting face piece will require REP Fit Testing. This includes full-face masks, half-face masks, and all-filtering face pieces (disposable face masks). In addition, self-contained and air-fed breathing apparatus, plus negative pressure masks and power-assisted full masks, will also require face fit testing.

Any person signing up for face-fit testing will need to bring the mask they intend to use and make sure they are clean-shaven to ensure the best seal. Make sure your employees have the protection they need to work in environments where there’s a risk of exposure to a wide range of hazardous materials. Choose Asbestos Training Solutions Ltd and you’ll be assured of Qualitative Face Fit Testing that will give you the knowledge and confidence to work safely at all times.

This course will enable the attendees to carry out qualitative face fit testing for either half-face disposable or reusable respirators in line with HSG 53, The Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work guidance. The benefits to employers include cost-effectiveness and the convenience of being able to fit-test new employees instead of waiting for an available trainer.

• Why RPE Is Needed (Legislation)

• The Hazards, Risks, and Effects of Exposure

• What RPE Is Required

• How RPE Works

• Why Fit Testing Is Required

• How to Wear and Check the RPE Correctly

• What Maintenance Is Required for Reusable Respirators

• Where and How the Respirator Should Be Cleaned and Stored

• Use and Misuse of RPE

• Practical Session

There will be a theory and practical test. Upon passing both elements, a certificate valid for 3 years will be issued.

We help you to understand the health, safety, and financial implications of this work, including guidance on how to comply with HSG47 – Avoiding Danger From Underground Services. Other National Legislation and company policy documentation will be discussed and demonstrated, including examples of “getting it wrong”.

Operatives will learn how to interpret and understand different types of service plans.

Our session on “myth-busting” will help operatives understand what the equipment can and cannot locate. We also cover:

• How a Pipe and Cable Locator Works
• Theory and Limitations
• Tips and Tricks

We cover the correct use of C.A.T4 and Genny4 in all modes with a strong emphasis on Genny use and checking that equipment is functioning correctly.

Learn about how to interpret signals and locate service joints, changes of direction and depth, and how to use or disable Strike Alert.

You’ll look at the benefits of dual frequency, applications, and how to use the Genny4 to locate small and/or non-earthed cables using capacitance. We’ll also cover how to effectively earth the Genny4 and different methods including earth positioning. A blind induction search and the effective nulling of services is also part of this session.

There will be a theory test following the course; on passing the course a certificate will be issued with is valid for 3 years.

Manual handling training is required if your staff are undertaking potentially hazardous manual handling activities. It is a legal requirement under Manual Handling Operations Regulations to ensure that effective training is provided. Manual handling injuries account for 25% of all reported workplace accidents.

We provide your staff with the knowledge to reduce the risks from manual handling activities and understand the correct techniques for completing a safe lift. This course can be held at our bespoke training centre or your premises nationwide.

• Spinal Awareness and Back Care
• Manual Handling Hazards
• Manual Handling Injuries and the Activities Which Cause Them
• Manual Handling Assessment
• Safe Handling Principles
• Ergonomics
• Inanimate Load Handling
• Mechanical Aids
• Fitness
• Responsibilities Imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Controversial Techniques
• Team Handling and Communication
• Practical Applications

All of our manual handling courses can be tailored to fit your business and individual needs. Our training courses can be held at our bespoke training centre or your premises.

This course is ideal for anyone who carries out manual handling activities at work and is tailored to your work.

A multiple-choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session. Successful candidates gaining 10 correct answers out of 15 will be awarded a Manual Handling Certificate with an expiry date of three years.

This course is for managers and employees. It gives candidates a good overall knowledge of the Working at Heights Regulations 2005. The course will enable candidates to develop organisational skills and plan for working at height, avoid risks, and select appropriate work equipment for a particular task.

• Overview of the Working at Height Regulations
• Accident Statistics
• Definition of Work at Height
• Risk Assessment and Hierarchy of Measures
• Organization and Planning
• Selection of Appropriate Equipment
• Use of Ladders and Stepladders
• Inspection of Equipment

On completing the course, the candidates will be issued a certificate of completion which will be valid for years.

We run open courses throughout the year at our venue in Kingsley Moor. These are typically delivered once monthly; contact for information on the next course.