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Health and Safety Training

Welcome to the Health and Safety training webpages. This area contains details of available health and safety courses this calendar year.

You can find out about training needs identification and requirements for recording training.

For certain activities health and safety training will be a mandatory requirement before commencing any hazardous activity.

Further information is contained within the Code of Practice Health and Safety Training.

A useful component in identifying staff training needs and competence is the completion, maintenance and monitoring of an individual staff safety training record.


Training needs
The organisational Health and Safety Training needs analysis for different staff categories is currently being revised.

Specific health and safety training needs are currently identified at School/Departmental level.

Useful Resources
Video Borrowing Library
Pro-forma Health and Safety Training Record

Please note

Some of the training courses get booked up quite quickly, especially the fire warden courses.
Please contact the health and safety department and specifiy if you would also like to be put on a waiting list for a particular course.
If there are any cancellations you will be offered a place.

Training Programme for 2012

For course details, dates and booking please call 01273 643144 or e-mail healthandsafety@brighton.ac.uk

Course Title Course description and who would benefit Venue Date
Time
Spaces left
Fire Warden refresher training Using a series of practical demonstrations and worked examples to equipwardens with an enhanced level of skill and knowledge and re-cap material covered on the Fire Warden and Building Evacuation Controller training.
Would benefit: Fire Wardens and Evacuation Controllers who attended Fire Warden training two or more years ago.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne

Wednesday 16 May 2012
10 am - 4pm
Course full
Safe use of ladders and step ladders

This short course provides practical advice and training on the safe use of ladders and step ladders.  It offers suitable guidelines for complying with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and will cover the inspection of ladders and creating a ladder register. 
Would benefit:  All staff who use ladders or step ladders.

 Room 227, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Wednesday 16 May 2012 9.30am - 11.30 am Spaces available
Lifting for Life Skills Providing a simple and effective technique for safe lifting and handling activities. The course aims to apply good lifting and carrying techniques throughout all aspects of life. It provides relevant training for staff arising from manual handling risk assessments.
Would benefit: All staff		 Checkland Building Wednesday 13 June 2012 10am-4pm Bespoke course
Lifting for Life Skills Providing a simple and effective technique for safe lifting and handling activities. The course aims to apply good lifting and carrying techniques throughout all aspects of life. It provides relevant training for staff arising from manual handling risk assessments.
Would benefit: All staff		 Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Wednesday 20 June 2012 10am-4pm Bespoke course - full
Correct fixing of equipment to walls and ceilings

This practical based technical seminar covers the selection, installation and testing of mechanical and bonded anchors used for fixing objects to ceilings and walls.   It aims to reduce the likelihood of fixings failing due to the poor selection of anchors and/or incorrect installation technique which in turn can lead to shelves, screens, projectors or other objects collapsing or falling.

Would benefit:  Staff who directly fix into building fabric or those engaging contractors to undertake fixings, e.g.  Surveyors, Building Maintenance staff, Information Services staff, Gallery technicians.		   Friday 22 June 2012   Course postponed but please check for 20 July 2012
Fire Warden training Learn to carry out effective and safe evacuations of buildings and understand the hazards and dangers associated with fire. Review of the principles of fire prevention and gain hands-on experience in using fire fighting equipment.
Would benefit: Staff undertaking the role of a fire warden or evacuation controller.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Wednesday 27 June 2012 (new date)
10 am - 4pm
Course full
Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive wheels can cause significant injury to operators and those present in the working area.  Attendance on this course reduces the likelihood of injury from toxic dust/fume, high speed particles, vibration, noise and fire.  Training to change or fit an abrasive wheel is a legal requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Would benefit:  Staff using or supervising the use of angle grinders, disc cutters, bench grinders, chop saws, clipper saws, petrol cut-off saws.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Thursday, 28 June 2012

9.30am-1pm


 

Please contact H&S admin if you would like to book a space. Limited spaces

 

 
Correct fixing of equipment to walls and ceilings

This practical based technical seminar covers the selection, installation and testing of mechanical and bonded anchors used for fixing objects to ceilings and walls.   It aims to reduce the likelihood of fixings failing due to the poor selection of anchors and/or incorrect installation technique which in turn can lead to shelves, screens, projectors or other objects collapsing or falling.

Would benefit:  Staff who directly fix into building fabric or those engaging contractors to undertake fixings, e.g.  Surveyors, Building Maintenance staff, Information Services staff, Gallery technicians.		 G4 seminar room, Main Building, Grand Parade Friday 20 July 2012 9amam - 1pm Please contact H&S Department
Safe use of ladders and step ladders

This short course provides practical advice and training on the safe use of ladders and step ladders.  It offers suitable guidelines for complying with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and will cover the inspection of ladders and creating a ladder register. 
Would benefit:  All staff who use ladders or step ladders.

 Room 227, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Date TBC 2012 9.30am - 11.30 am Spaces available
Fire Warden refresher training Using a series of practical demonstrations and worked examples to equipwardens with an enhanced level of skill and knowledge and re-cap material covered on the Fire Warden and Building Evacuation Controller training.
Would benefit: Fire Wardens and Evacuation Controllers who attended Fire Warden training two or more years ago.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Wednesday 18 July 2012
10 am - 4pm
spaces available
Lifting for Life Skills Providing a simple and effective technique for safe lifting and handling activities. The course aims to apply good lifting and carrying techniques throughout all aspects of life. It provides relevant training for staff arising from manual handling risk assessments.
Would benefit: All staff		 Mithras House, Moulsecoomb July 2012 10am - 12 noon Bespoke course - full
Safety in fieldwork and travel in the UK and overseas Safety Informatin Bulletin sent to HoS/HoD, Deans and School Safety Co-ordinators TBC August 2012 TBC Please contact H&S for spaces
Safety in fieldwork and travel in the UK and overseas Safety Informatin Bulletin sent to HoS/HoD, Deans and School Safety Co-ordinators TBC September 2012 TBC Please contact H&S for spaces
Fire Warden training Learn to carry out effective and safe evacuations of buildings and understand the hazards and dangers associated with fire. Review of the principles of fire prevention and gain hands-on experience in using fire fighting equipment.
Would benefit: Staff undertaking the role of a fire warden or evacuation controller.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Wednesday 17 October 2012
10 am - 4pm
Course full
Charted Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace will provide staff with fundamental health and safety knowledge. The course provides a strong introduction to Health and Safety and a detailed overview of good practice in health and safety in the workplace. The CIEH award is an industry-recognised course.
Would benefit: All staff		 Eastbourne, room to be confirmed Wednesday 7 November 2012 10am - 4pm Please contact H&S to be put on a waiting list
Fire Warden refresher training Using a series of practical demonstrations and worked examples to equipwardens with an enhanced level of skill and knowledge and re-cap material covered on the Fire Warden and Building Evacuation Controller training.
Would benefit: Fire Wardens and Evacuation Controllers who attended Fire Warden training two or more years ago.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Wednesday 14 November 2012
10 am - 4pm
spaces available
Managing Disabled Evacuation Examine the principles applicable to the safe evacuation of disabled persons during an emergency.  Attendees will gain an understanding of their role and responsibilities in accordance with the University Code of Practice on Fire Safety Management and an appreciation of the proactive approach to Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for staff and students with mobility difficulties. This course concentrates on the Management of Disabled Evacuation and is not a hands-on, practical course.
Would benefit: Course leaders and all staff who may have to plan for the evacuation of staff or students.		 TBC November 2012 TBC 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Please contact H&S to be put on a waiting list
Fire Warden training Learn to carry out effective and safe evacuations of buildings and understand the hazards and dangers associated with fire. Review of the principles of fire prevention and gain hands-on experience in using fire fighting equipment.
Would benefit: Staff undertaking the role of a fire warden or evacuation controller.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne Wednesday 12 December 2012
10 am - 4pm
spaces available
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment

Learn how to carry out assessments of computer work stations and advise on the correct posture when using a computer or laptop. Refresher training is also available.

Course is run on demand. Please contact the Health and Safety department to make arrangements

 1:1 sessions at your location  
Two hours
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor Refreshment course Update your knowledge and examine the latest equipment and solutions for staff experiencing discomfort when working at a computer workstation. The session also explores what should be assessed for staff working at home.
Would benefit: Staff trained as DSE Assessors

Course is run on demand. Please contact the Health and Safety department to make arrangements		 to be confirmed   Two hours  
Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive wheels can cause significant injury to operators and those present in the working area.  Attendance on this course reduces the likelihood of injury from toxic dust/fume, high speed particles, vibration, noise and fire.  Training to change or fit an abrasive wheel is a legal requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Would benefit:  Staff using or supervising the use of angle grinders, disc cutters, bench grinders, chop saws, clipper saws, petrol cut-off saws.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne TBC

9.30am-1pm


 

Please contact H&S admin if you would like to book a space.

 

 
Risk Assessments Made Easy Provides staff with the knowledge and skills requiried to ensure that they carry out effective risk assessment, identify hazards and risks, apply the hierarchy for implementing control measures and know how to record the findings of the assessment. The course will also examine the link between risk assessments and the adoption of a safe system of work.
Would benefit: All staff required to carry out risk assessments in their workplace.
TBC
TBC
 9.30 am - 1pm Please contact H&S admin if you would like to book a space.
Safe use of ladders and step ladders

This short course provides practical advice and training on the safe use of ladders and step ladders.  It offers suitable guidelines for complying with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and will cover the inspection of ladders and creating a ladder register. 
Would benefit:  All staff who use ladders or step ladders.

 TBC TBC 1pm - 4pm spaces available
Fire Warden training Learn to carry out effective and safe evacuations of buildings and understand the hazards and dangers associated with fire. Review of the principles of fire prevention and gain hands-on experience in using fire fighting equipment.
Would benefit: Staff undertaking the role of a fire warden or evacuation controller.		 Room 204, Trevin Towers, Eastbourne 2013 TBC
10 am - 4pm
           

 

To access a list of all available courses click here.

Please note that only a selection of courses are delivered each term. If you need to attend a course not advertised to run this term,
please contact the Health and Safety Department to discuss how we may be able to assist.
 
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