Education Health and Safety Courses
Why is Health and Safety Training Important for Education?
Schools, colleges and universities are dynamic, busy places with a number of hazards and risks. Potential hazards include young people, laboratory work, art studios, PE and extracurricular events.
Health and safety training will equip staff with the knowledge and skills they need to identify potential hazards and take preventive measures, thus minimising the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
As well as injury or death, non-compliance can lead to litigation, fines and reputational damage so there are a number of rules and regulations aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. Health and safety training is essential for legal compliance and risk management.
A sensible approach to health and safety training will focus is on real risks with the potential to cause harm, and not on wasting resources on trivial matters and unnecessary paperwork. By fostering a culture of safety and preparedness, schools and universities can not only meet their legal obligations but also provide a safe working and learning environment for everyone.
Health and Safety Courses For Education
This fire warden training course equips appointed fire wardens with the essential skills and knowledge to minimise fire risks and lead a safe, compliant evacuation.
Our DSE assessor train the trainer course equips delegates to instruct others on conducting DSE risk assessments, including regulations, ergonomics and assessment management skills.
Our working at height: ladder and stepladder training course raises awareness of the dangers and provides clear instruction on the safe use of ladders and stepladders to comply with safety regulations.
Our competent person training course equips delegates with the knowledge to act as a Competent Person in their company and comply with UK health and safety laws.
This first aid at work course provides comprehensive training in life-saving skills, including CPR and defibrillation, ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
This DSE awareness for managers course helps managers understand DSE regulations and risk assessment, allowing you to effectively manage risks and reduce DSE related injuries.
The legionella awareness course teaches delegates about legionella bacteria and disease symptoms, focusing on identifying contamination risks and implementing basic prevention and control measures.
Our conflict resolution training course teaches staff to understand causes of conflict, and provides essential communication, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills to mitigate workplace disputes.
Our mental health champion course trains staff to recognise mental health issues, provide support and effectively raise awareness to create a positive and safe work environment.
This mental health awareness course teaches staff to recognise signs of mental health issues, to challenge stigma, and to proactively promote well-being at work.
The introduction to health and safety at work course provides a basic overview of health and safety law, common hazards and risk control measures.
Our COSHH awareness training course teaches delegates to safely work with hazardous substances, understand legislation and implement effective control measures to protect health in the workplace.
The health and safety awareness training course provides essential information on key workplace hazards, risk assessments and legal responsibilities, ensuring a safe working environment.
The mental health first aider course trains delegates with the practical skills to identify signs of distress, provide non-judgmental support, and promote a healthier, non-discriminatory work environment.
Our first aid at work requalification course refreshes the skills and knowledge of your designated first aiders, ensuring their certification remains valid and compliant with safety regulations.
This fire safety training course provides a basic understanding of fire hazards and prevention, ensuring all staff know the correct actions to take in an emergency.
The risk assessment training course teaches delegates the 5-step risk assessment process, enabling them to identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement control measures to meet legal requirements.
This accident investigation course equips delegates with practical skills to investigate workplace accidents, identify root causes and prevent future incidents, improving overall workplace safety.
