Health & Safety Courses | OSCAT Ltd, Lichfield, Staffordshire

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WORKSHOP

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 <h3>ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WORKSHOP</h3>
 The Accident Investigation Workskhop is designed for health and safety advisors, safety representatives, managers, supervisors and any other person with the responsibility for investigating accidents in the workplace.  Studying techniques for investigating incidents and accidents, providing an awareness of the relationship of human factors in accident and incident investigations.
Course duration:  1 day
Method of delivery:
Through the use of a PowerPoint presentation, delegate works books, videos, sight of existing completed documentation, referencing of HSE documentation and completion of investigation documentation through classroom exercises.
Course content:
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<li>Cost of accidents</li>
<li>Benefits of accident prevention</li>
<li>Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and root causes</li>
<li>Human error</li>
<li>Practical steps for investigation</li>
<li>Interview techniques</li>
<li>Analysing information</li>
<li>Notification and reporting requirement</li>
<li>Practical exercises</li>
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Objective:
By attending the Accident Investigation Workshop, the delegate will be better able to understand how to:
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<li>Complete both an initial incident investigation report and understand the principals of an in-depth full investigation</li>
<li>Complete a detailed report resulting in the ability to identify the root cause of any incident.</li>
<li>Identify the benefits of taking the lessons and learning from an incident.</li>
<li>Provide a local industry perspective of developing an accident and incident methodology and the benefits gained.</li>
<li>Provide a syndicate exercise to enable knowledge sharing and networking.</li>
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Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded an Oscat achievement certificate.
Start:   9.00 am            Finish:  4.30pm
This course can be delivered specifically in-house or at one of our training venues local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£75.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)
Course Locations: 
Countrywide
In house at your venue

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IOSH FIRE SAFETY FOR MANAGERS

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 <h3>IOSH FIRE SAFETY FOR MANAGERS</h3>
 The IOSH Fire Safety for Managers Course provides a practical programme with examples, scenarios and summaries for managers and supervisors in any sector, who require an awareness of their fire safety responsibilities, in order to re-inforce the key learning point.
Course duration: 1 day
Method of Delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation incorporating scenarios, case studies, check lists and other materials to take back to the workplace to assist in the management of fire safety issues.
Course Contents:
Module 1 – Employer Responsibilities 
Key learning point:
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<li>What are employers’ responsibilities in relation to fire safety?</li>
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Module 2 – Fire and Fire Safety Measures
Key learning points:
<ol>
<li>What are the elements of a fire tetrahedron?</li>
<li>What are the stages of fire evacuation?</li>
<li>How do you select the right fire extinguisher?</li>
</ol>
Module 3 – Assessing Fire Risks
Key learning points:
<ol>
<li>What are the five steps to Fire Risk Assessment?</li>
<li>What are four types of action that can be taken following identification of risk?</li>
</ol>
Module 4 – Creating a Fire Safety Culture
Key learning points:
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<li>How can a management system help an organisation to manage fire safety?</li>
<li>What is a fire safety culture?</li>
</ol>
Objective:
By attending this course delegates will better understand how to:
<ol>
<li>integrate fire safety as part of day-to-day management.</li>
<li>understand their responsibilities for fire prevention.</li>
<li>assess fire risks.</li>
<li>measure their own performance.</li>
<li>adopt fire safety good practice.</li>
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Upon completion of the course, successful delegates are awarded an IOSH Fire Safety for Managers’ certificate.
Start:    9.00am       Finish:    4.30pm
This course can be delivered specifically in-house or at one of our training venues local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£99.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)
Course Locations: 
Countrywide
In house at your venue

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Managing Contractors

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 <h3>Managing Contractors</h3>
 This course is designed for Store Managers, Regional Managers and Team Leaders to raise the awareness of those with responsibilities for the undertaking, planning and controlling of construction work projects.
Course duration:   1 Day
Method of delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation will be delivered expanding on the duty holders’ responsibilities. Case studies will be used to emphasise the importance of safe practices and procedures when undertaking construction work.  A knowledge questionnaire will be given at the end of the workshop to ensure that the delegates understand the principle objectives.
Course content:
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<li>An overview of the CDM 2015 Regulations.</li>
<li>Identification of the main duty holders, client responsibilities.</li>
<li>Contractor control procedures, company policy and paperwork</li>
<li>An introduction to safe working practices and general safety awareness.</li>
<li>Identifying common hazards associated with construction work.</li>
<li>Work place inspections and hazard categories.</li>
<li>Practical exercises and case studies.</li>
<li>Knowledge questionnaire/checklist.</li>
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Objective:
By attending this course the delegates will better understand:
<ol>
<li>The process, purpose, and importance of adopting safe working procedures when undertaking construction work, including the application of the CDM 2015 Regulations.</li>
<li>The legal and organisational requirements for controlling contractors, including the selection process, reviewing procedures and the responsibilities of the main duty holders.</li>
<li>The definition and identification of hazards and risks associated with construction work, including risk assessments, method statements and safety procedures ensuring that contractors undertake work safely considering host employees, visitors, the general public and other contractors.</li>
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 Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded an OSCAT achievement certificate.
 Start:   9.00am            Finish:  4.30pm
This course can be delivered specifically in-house or at one of our training venues local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£80.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)
Course Locations: 
Countrywide
In house at your venue

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Display Screen Equipment Awareness

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 <h3>Display Screen Equipment Awareness</h3>
 Display Screen Equipment Awareness training is essential for all office and field based operators of fixed Computers, VDU’s and Laptops.
The HASAWA 74 and the MHSAWR 99 – DSE Regulations, require employers to ensure competency is given to all classified users.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All display screen equipment users.
AIM
The DSE Awareness tutorial has been designed to be presented within the working environment, to ensure cost efficiency is maintained with the workforce by not losing time away from operations. 
Delegates will also receive an understanding of employee duty of care within the workplace.
COURSE DURATION – HALF DAY
Delegates, upon completion of the tutorial, will be able to identify:
• hazards and risks associated with the work station equipment and working area 
• the consequences of incorrect posture and work place design 
• what equipment makes up a DSE work station 
• how to set up their work equipment correctly 
• how to complete a statutory DSE Self Assessment document 
• the management procedure for reporting problems or equipment failure as identified from within the self assessment 
• the correct application requirements of the equipment
The course duration is 4 hours and can be accommodated in a morning or afternoon.
£99.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)

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CDM 2015 Awareness

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 <h3>CDM 2015 Awareness</h3>
 The CDM Awareness course is designed for Designers, Principal Designers, Architects, Store/Regional Managers/Team Leaders and those required to have an overall knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Course duration: 4 hours
Method of delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation, interactive course taught through case studies and classroom discussion designed as an introduction to CDM Awareness.
Course content:
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<li>CDM 2015 overview</li>
<li>Duty holder responsibilities and appointments: Clients, Principal Designers, Designers, Principal Contractors and Contractors</li>
<li>Notification of projects</li>
<li>Preparation of pre-construction information</li>
<li>The elimination, reduction and control of risks through design</li>
<li>Construction phase plan requirements</li>
<li>Application of CDM Part 4 ‘General requirements for all construction sites’</li>
<li>Health and Safety file requirements</li>
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Objective:
By attending this course, delegates will have a better understanding of: 
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<li>Their legal position with regard to CDM</li>
<li>Identifying the roles of the principal designer, designer, client, principal contractor and contractor</li>
<li>Recognising the importance of the requirements for assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and resources in the appointment of duty holders</li>
<li>Demonstrating their knowledge of the application of the ‘Principles of prevention’ to eliminate, reduce and control risks</li>
<li>Identifying the requirements for project documentation</li>
<li>Identifying the requirements for the provision of information</li>
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Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded an OSCAT achievement certificate.
Start:     10.00am            Finish:  3.00pm
For more information call 07791462881, alternatively email <a href="mailto:sales@oscat.co.uk">sales@oscat.co.uk</a> 
This course can be delivered specifically in-house or at one of our training venues local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£65.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)

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IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

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 <h3>IOSH Safety for Senior Executives</h3>
 <h5>WHO SHOULD ATTEND?</h5>
Senior Executives, Chief executives, Managing directors, Directors and Senior Management of organisations who have operational influence and specific responsibilities for health and safety.
<h5>AIM</h5>
The IOSH Safety for Senior Executive interactive course will provide an understanding of  Statute Law requirements at senior level and the consequential Health and Safety roles.  This understanding when applied competently should influence management’s organisational strategic and holistic thinking, ensuring an in-depth understanding of H&S application requirements to protect organisations and their management teams from manslaughter offence or an organisation Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 enforcement officer’s action.
<h5>COURSE DURATION – 1 DAY</h5>
Module 1 – Aims and Objectives 
Module 2 – Senior executives’ health and safety responsibilities 
Module 3 – Corporate governance and health and safety 
Module 4 – Management systems 
Module 5 – Culture and Leadership
<h5>On successful completion of the course, delegates should be able to:</h5>
• Understand the health and safety responsibilities for Senior Executives 
• Recognise the importance of integrating health and safety objectives with other business objectives in order to minimise the overall risk 
• Be able to take account of health and safety aspects during strategic planning, decision making and effective supply chain   management 
• Know the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively 
• Understand the principles of occupational safety and health management systems, continual improvement and annual reporting
<h5>Assessment and IOSH accredited certificate.</h5>
Delegates are required to undertake a 15 minute written assessment paper consisting of 10 multi-choice questions.
Successful delegates are awarded the IOSH Safety for Senior Executives certificate.
This course can be run as an in-house (closed) course.
Alternatively, you can book your operatives onto one of our training courses at a venue local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£125.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)
 
Course Locations:
Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Stafford, Walsall
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IOSH Working Safely

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 <h3>IOSH Working Safely</h3>
 Who Should Attend
The IOSH Working Safely course is designed for all employees and staff working within any organisation who need a basic knowledge in the significance of health and safety.
Course Duration: 1 day
Method of Delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation designed as an introduction to health and safety awareness, incorporating inactive techniques and case studies to encourage delegate participation.
Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format written assessment and a practical hazard spotting exercise.
Course Content:
Module 1: Introducing working safely. The process, purpose, and importance of preventing, reporting and investigating accidents, incidents and cases of work related ill health, or other dangerous occurrences, with an emphasis on the importance of personal responsibility in the prevention of accidents.
Module 2: Defining hazard and risk.
Module 3: Identifying common hazards e.g. slips, trips and falls, overloaded sockets, manual handling, with an emphasis on hazards and risks associated with the use of equipment, work location and activities.
Module 4: Improving safety performance in a safe manner, including risk assessments, inspections, safe systems of work, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures and general safety awareness.
Module 5: Protecting our environment; an introduction to environmental issues, waste and pollution control.
Objective:
By attending this course delegates will better understand:
<ol>
<li>How to identify common hazards and improve safety performance in a working environment, with emphasis on hazards and risk associated with the use of equipment, work location and activities.</li>
<li>The process, purpose and importance of preventing, reporting and investigating accidents, incidents and cases of work related ill health, or other dangerous occurrences, with an emphasis on the importance of personal responsibility in the prevention of accidents.</li>
<li>The rational and process for undertaking work procedures in a safe manner including risk assessments, inspections safe system of work, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures and general safety awareness.</li>
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Upon completion of the written and practical assessments successful delegates will receive an IOSH accredited certificate.
Start:     9.00am  –  Finish:   4.30am
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£95.00 per delegate  (exc. VAT)
There is an additional charge, per delegate, of £5.00 plus VAT for the IOSH passport card.

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IOSH Managing Safely 3 Day Course

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 <h3>IOSH Managing Safely 3 Day Course</h3>
 The IOSH Managing Safely 3 day course is designed to enable managers and supervisors within any organisation to meet their accountability and responsibilities for Health & Safety effectively in their workplace and to ensure health and safety requirements are appreciated and understood.
Course duration: 3 days
Method of delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation, using interactive techniques to encourage delegate participation.  Each delegate is supplied with a workbook divided into clear sections with simple illustrations including questions and answer sessions. The three day syllabus includes a written assessment using multi-format questions and requires an in company hazard identification and risk assessment project to be completed and returned within two weeks following the completion of the course.
Course Contents:
Module 1: Introducing managing safely 
Module 2: Assessing risks 
Module 3: Controlling risks 
Module 4: Understanding responsibilities 
Module 5: Understanding hazards 
Module 6: Investigating Incidents 
Module 7: Measuring Performance
Objective:
By attending this course the candidate will be better able to:
<ol>
<li>Be aware of legal requirements.</li>
<li>Define and identify common hazards and risks.</li>
<li>Carry out risk assessments and control risks.</li>
<li>Appreciate the differences of active and reactive monitoring.</li>
<li>Apply basic management principles and practices to safety and health issues as part of a total management strategy.</li>
<li>Investigate accidents or incidents to determine the causes, identify trend and take appropriate actions.</li>
<li>Measure safety performance.</li>
</ol>
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded the IOSH Managing Safely certificate.
Start time: 9am  –  4.30pm
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£285.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)

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Risk Assessment & Method statement workshop

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 <h3>Risk Assessment & Method statement workshop</h3>
 This course is aimed at managers, supervisors, safety representatives or any other person with the responsibility of documenting risk assessments and method statements.
Course duration:  1 Day
Method of delivery:
Through the use of a PowerPoint presentation, delegate works books, videos, sight of existing completed documentation and completion of documentation through workshop exercises.
Course content:
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<li>Overview of relevant legislation to include sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999</li>
<li>Hazard identification</li>
<li>Risk assessment and examples</li>
<li>Completion of a task safety analysis</li>
<li>Completion of a method statements and risk assessment</li>
<li>Feedback to delegates on risk assessments conducted</li>
<li>Questions and Answers</li>
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Delegates will be involved in the creation of method statements, incorporating the knowledge of how to consider hazards and apply precautions associated with materials, equipment, environment and people.
Objective:
By attending this course delegates will better understand:
<ol>
<li>How to identify common hazards and improve safety performance in a working environment.</li>
<li>The process, purpose and importance of completing a safety task analysis, method statement and risk assessment.</li>
<li>The rational and process for undertaking work procedures in a safe manner including risk assessments software and hardware controls.</li>
<li>The understanding of the use of protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures and general safety awareness controls and applications.</li>
</ol>
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded an OSCAT achievement certificate.
Start:   10.00am            Finish: 4.30pm
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£75.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)

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Manual Handling Awareness

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 <h3>Manual Handling Awareness</h3>
 The Manual Handing Training Course is for any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace.  This course instructs candidates on the safe moving of inanimate objects and not the moving and handling of people.
Course duration: 4 hours
Method of delivery:
A PowerPoint presentation designed as an introduction to Manual Handling Awareness, using interactive techniques to encourage delegate participation.
Course content:
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<li>Spinal awareness and back care</li>
<li>Manual handling hazards</li>
<li>Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them</li>
<li>Manual handling assessment</li>
<li>Safe handling principles</li>
<li>Ergonomics</li>
<li>Inanimate load handling</li>
<li>Mechanical aids</li>
<li>Fitness</li>
<li>Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations</li>
<li>Controversial techniques</li>
<li>Team handling and communication</li>
<li>Practical applications</li>
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Objective:
By attending this course, delegates will better understand:
<ol>
<li>The consequences of poor manual handling, enabling them to use their knowledge to plan and use approved lifting techniques.</li>
<li>How to gain an understanding of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.</li>
<li>A practical knowledge of lifting and moving.</li>
<li>How to identify potential hazards ad risk and determine the safest method of manual handling without injury.</li>
</ol>
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded an OSCAT achievement certificate.
Start:     10.00am            Finish:  3.00pm
This course can be delivered specifically in-house to your employees or at one of our training venues local to you.
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
£65.00 per delegate (exc. VAT)

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Our Courses

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WORKSHOP

IOSH FIRE SAFETY FOR MANAGERS

Managing Contractors

Display Screen Equipment Awareness

CDM 2015 Awareness

IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Managing Safely 3 Day Course

Risk Assessment & Method statement workshop

Manual Handling Awareness

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