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Basics of Manual Handling in the Workplace
- Explain the concept of manual handling
- Summarise the different types of manual handling in the ...
- Outline the factors that lead to injuries in ... Read More

Asbestos Awareness
- Explain what asbestos is, how it is produced and why it ...
- Identify the types of asbestos that are commonly used to...
- Describe the hazardous properties and forms of asbestos
- List the most probable locations where asbest... Read More

Fundamentals of Manual Handling
- Define ‘manual handling’ and lay out its four key areas
- Discuss how to recognise and prevent manual handling inj...
- Explain how to carry out manual handling risk assessment...
- Analyse the role of legislation relevant to t... Read More

Confined Space Safety
- Describe the characteristics of a confined space
- Assess various hazards associated with working in confin...
- Explain the hierarchy of controls and how to apply them ...
- Discuss confined space rescue techniques and ... Read More

Pest Control and Management
- Explain the importance of pest control
- List types of pests and discuss their impact, life cycle...
- Identify factors influencing pest infestations
- Compare the different techniques used to iden... Read More

Fire Safety Awareness
- Explain the fire elements using the concepts of the fire...
- Identify the factors that influence the behavior and spr...
- Recognize various fire hazards and methods to control th...
- State the function and operation of fire dete... Read More

Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
- Describe H2S and explain how it is formed
- Identify H2S hazards and where they can occur in a workp...
- Discuss the exposure routes and physiological effects of...
- Outline the risk factors of H2S exposure Read More

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling
- Identify the primary objectives and general duties of a ...
- Describe how traffic can be managed on or around a highw...
- List the primary risks that traffic marshals ... Read More

Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces
- Identify types of work that are regarded as working from...
- Identify factors that trigger the risk of falls from wor...
- Outline the factors to be considered when mak... Read More

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Define the key considerations for site layout and set-up
- Outline the main requirements of the CDM regulations
- Identify common hazards and risks associated ... Read More

Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting - OSHA
- Define the training required for a qualified rigger
- List the different types of rigging equipment
- Describe the method by which equipment must b... Read More

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems
- Define the aims and objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Discuss the benefits of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation
- Recognise the verbal forms used throughout IS... Read More

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Awareness
- Define ‘Lockout Tagout’ (LOTO) and describe its purpose ...
- Outline the Lockout Tagout regulations of different coun...
- Explain the essential elements of a successful Lockout T...
- Define ‘hazardous energy’ and identify energy... Read More

Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations Training
- Distinguish between equipment covered by the regulation ...
- Recall the principles for the selection of lifting equip...
- List the factors affecting safe lifting opera... Read More

Hot Work Safety
- Describe hot work and recognize various hot work process...
- Identify different types of hazards associated with hot ...
- Assess the risk levels of hot work hazards in terms of p...
- Explain the hierarchy of controls and demonst... Read More

Accident Prevention and Investigation in Occupational Systems
- Identify different reasons why accidents happen in the w...
- Indicate the industries with the highest risk of workpla...
- Evaluate the methods by which accidents in th... Read More
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