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With the Health and Safety Executive estimating that past asbestos exposure kills 4,500 people a year, it is crucial to understand how to mitigate the risk of asbestos exposure. This course explains the types of asbestos that may have been used and the likely materials and locations. It explains how asbestos enters the body and the diseases it causes. Completing this course enables people with the knowledge of how to act correctly if asbestos is uncovered. The course uses videos and interactive exercises to improve understanding and knowledge retention.
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Display screen equipment, commonly referred to as DSE is prevalent across all sectors and its use is increasing. This course covers traditional DSE, including the workstation, chair, keyboard and monitor, as well as discussing mobile DSE such as a laptops and tablets. The risks of incorrect DSE use are covered and how to mitigate the risks by making small adjustments and implementing healthy work habits.
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The Fire and Rescue Service in England attend over half a million incidents and there are hundreds of fire-related fatalities every year. This course covers how fires start and spread, using videos, interactive exercises, text, images and spoken words to ensure this important subject is suitably explained. As the course progresses, it explores detection equipment and evacuation protocols, including how to identify different types of fire signs.
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Manual handling is defined in a legal sense as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling. This means manual handling covers everything from an office worker carrying some paper or a teaching assistant carrying a box of toys to a warehouse operative operating a pallet truck. This course explains how manual handling injuries are caused and the actions required to mitigate the risks. This includes the manual handling hierarchy of control and the five steps to a safer lift.
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The COVID-19 outbreak that started in 2019 changed the way people act and businesses behave. Although it was only one of five pandemics to strike in a ten year period, the impact was severe. This course explores COVID-19 as well as general pandemic awareness. It provides an overview of the simple measures people can take to protect themselves and others around them, covering topics such as hand washing, social distancing and personal protective equipment. The purpose of the course is to educate everyone on how to prevent viruses from spreading and in doing so helps employees to protect themselves, those they work with and their families and friends.
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Slips, Trips and Falls are the most common hazards in workplaces, contributing to over 10,000 serious injuries each year. This training course will help you understand where and when these hazards occur, how to prevent them from causing harm, and how to carry out your work activities without becoming another statistic.
