Specialist First Aid and Fire Safety Training
At Total Safety UK we lead the way when it comes to working in hazardous conditions and we provide a range of training solutions for personnel, including specialist first aid and fire safety training. Take a look at some of the course details below and get in touch to find out more.
This course will provide delegates with the knowledge required to ensure employees within an organisation understand their health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.
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Who Should Attend?
Delegates within an organisation looking to enhance their awareness of working safely responsibilities. Working Safely is for people at any level, in any sector, needing a knowledge of the essentials of Health and Safety
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Course Duration
This is a 1-day course.
Maximum attendees: 20, depending on course venue
Course Content
This course covers the following:
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The Law and Your Responsibilities
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Understanding the moral, legal and financial reasons for working safely
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Hazards and Risks
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Understanding what is meant by the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ and how to identify common hazards faced in the workplace
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Health & Safety Performance Understanding how to assist employers to improve safety performance in the workplace
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Environmental & Pollution Management
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Appreciate the fundamental requirements of effective environmental waste and pollution management
Assessment & Certification
The process following course completion is as follows;
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Delegates complete an assignment at the end of the course
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Trainer marks the assignments within a 2 week deadline.
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Once marked results are submitted to IOSH
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Certificates are received from IOSH and are forwarded on to the customer
This IOSH accredited course will provide delegates in a managerial position with knowledge on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams
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Who Should Attend?
Delegates in a role with supervisory or managerial responsibility in any sector, and any organisation
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Course Duration
This is a 3 to 4-day course.
Maximum attendees: 20, depending on course venue
Course Content
This course covers the following:
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Law and Regulations - An overview of the key pieces of legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace
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Risk Management - Understanding, assessing and controlling risk to ’reasonably practicable’ levels
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Accidents at Work - Investigating accidents in the workplace to establish immediate and root causes
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Health & Safety Performance Indicators - Analysing reactive and proactive health and safety performance indicators
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Environmental & Pollution Management - Appreciate the fundamental requirements of effective environmental waste and pollution management
Assessment & Certification
The process following course completion is as follows;
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Delegates complete an assignment at the end of the course
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Trainer marks the assignments within a 2 week deadline.
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Once marked results are submitted to IOSH
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Certificates are received from IOSH and are forwarded on to the customer
This course aims to provide delegates with skills and knowledge in safe team leading. Appropriate for delegates that have already achieved the CCNSG Passport and are in a management or supervision role; alternatively, those who have a key role in the correct implementation of health and safety on site
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Who should attend?
ECITB LaTS is aimed at delegates currently within a managerial position or those who have responsibility for wider teams. Delegates may have little or no prior training in health and safety or the fundamentals of leadership.
Delegates MUST have a valid CCNSG Safety Passport prior to course attendance.
​Course Duration
This is a 1 day course.
Maximum attendees: 12 delegates.
Course Content
Upon successful completion an ECITB Leading a Team Safely (LaTS) training course, delegates will have the skills to:
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Influence the behaviour of those that they supervise
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Ensure good planning and communication of health and safety related to site work
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Help to ensure workers work on site more safely with lower risk to themselves and other
An ECITB Leading a Team Safely (LaTS) training course includes:
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Strategies for working safely with others
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Tips for communicating successfully
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Leading a team effectively
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Guidelines for achieving safe outcomes
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Techniques for self-management
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An awareness of health and safety at work and their responsibilities for creating a safe workplace
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An understanding of safe solutions to problems in the workplace
Assessment & Certification
Test paper
Upon successful completion delegates will receive an ECITB Leading a Team Safely certificate which is valid as long as the holder has a valid CCNSG Safety Passport
The CCNSG Safety Passport National Course is a two-day training course, giving delegates enhanced health and safety awareness through ECITB’s quality-assured delivery process.
All work exposes people to hazards, this is especially true for the engineering construction industry. That’s why it is imperative that everyone working on site is correctly trained.
Suitable for all members of the workforce, this nationally-recognised course helps to reduce accidents and lost time incidents on sites.
What is CCNSG?
A safety passport scheme to ensure a basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, after appropriate site induction, to work on site more safely with lower risk to themselves and others.
Who Should Attend?
Delegates working in an industrial environment - from labourers to project managers.
​Course Duration
This is a 2 day course.
Maximum attendees: 16 delegates.
Course Content
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Understanding personal site safety responsibilities
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Health and Safety legislation , Regulations and Safe Working Practices
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Common hazards at Work
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Other hazards, safety signs and the provision of PPE.
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Best practice in care of the environment.
Assessment & Certification
4 x Test papers
Upon successful completion delegates will receive an ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport card which is valid for 3 years
The First Aid at Work training course, which conforms with HSE guidance, provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations.​
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Who should attend?
This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training. It is most suited to those working in high-risk environments, such as building sites or warehouses. Persons attending must be 18 years old or older
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Course Duration
This is a 3-day course
Maximum attendees: 10
Assessment & Certification
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Successful delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 3 years.
Course Content
Delegates will receive training in::
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Adult resuscitation (CPR)*
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Allergic reaction
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Asthma
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Bone, muscle and joint injuries
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Burns and scalds
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Chest pains
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Choking adult
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Communication and casualty care
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Eye injuries
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Fainting
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Head injuries
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Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory-based)
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Defibrillator pad placement (theory-based)
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Low blood sugar
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Managing an emergency
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Minor and severe bleeding
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Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned
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Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
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Seizures
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Shock
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Spinal injuries
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Stroke
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Unresponsive adult
The First Aid at Work Requalification training course updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends that you requalify within a month of your certificate expiring.
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Who Should Attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew an existing, valid First Aid at Work certificate. Please note that the requalification course is an intensive course with very little practice time and designed for people whose certificate is still in date. If you do decide to attend the requalification course you will need to work at the pace of the course. Persons attending must be 18 years old or older.
​Course Duration
This is a 2-day course.
Maximum attendees: 10 delegates.
Assessment & Certification
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Course Content
The content of this course provides basic lifesaving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering the following:
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Adult resuscitation (CPR)*
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Allergic reaction
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Asthma
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Bone, muscle and joint injuries
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Burns and scalds
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Chest pains
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Choking adult
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Communication and casualty care
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Eye injuries
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Fainting
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Head injuries
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Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based)
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Defibrillator pad placement (theory based)
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Low blood sugar
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Managing an emergency
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Minor and severe bleeding
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Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned
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Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
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Seizures
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Shock
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Spinal injuries
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Stroke
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Unresponsive adult
This one-day course will provide delegates with the knowledge to meet regulatory requirements, if their risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only is sufficient for their workplace.
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Who should attend?
This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments, such as small offices. The course covers first aid protocols for adult casualties only. Persons attending must be 18 years old or older.
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Course Duration
This is a 1-day course
Maximum attendees: 10
Assessment & Certification
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Successful delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 3 years.
Course Content
The content of this course provides basic lifesaving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering the following:
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Adult resuscitation (CPR)*
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Burns and scalds
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Choking adult
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Communication and casualty care
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Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based)
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Defibrillator pad placement (theory based)
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Minor and severe bleeding
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Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
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Seizures
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Shock
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Unresponsive adult
This course aims to provide an understanding of the common causes of fire, fire effects and behaviour and what to do in the event of a fire emergency.
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Who Should Attend?
Those who wish to gain a basic understanding of general fire safety and corresponding health & safety legislation in the workplace and an awareness of safety procedures and fire control measures.
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Course Duration
This is a ½ - Day Course
Maximum attendees: 10
Assessment & Certification
Examination and practical assessment
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Successful delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 2 years.
Course Content
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Fire related incidents
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Legislation and Guidance
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Health & Safety at Work Act
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
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Fire & Effects
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Common causes of fire
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Fire triangle
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Effects of fuel / heat / oxygen
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Fire Classification
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Fire extinguisher types and usage
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Control Measures
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Fire signage / fire doors / emergency lighting
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Fire Safety Principles
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Raising the alarm and evacuation
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Recognising unsafe acts and behaviour
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Theoretical and Practical Assessment
This course is designed to provide an understanding and awareness of the hazards associated with fire and the duties required to perform the role of fire warden in a safe and effective manner. It also presents an insight into general fire precautions and associated regulations.
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Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for those who are required to have designated responsibility for workplace fire safety and those wanting to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist in managing workplace fire risk.
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Course Duration
This is a 1 - Day Course
Maximum attendees: 10
Assessment & Certification
Examination and practical assessment
Successful delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 2 years.
Course Content
Fire statistics & fire related incidents
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Legislation and regulations
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Health & Safety at Work Act
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Management of Health & Safety at Work
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
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Fire characteristics, fire spread and common causes
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Health effects from exposure to heat, smoke and oxygen deficiency
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Structural, electrical and fuel hazards
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Fire risk assessment and control methods
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Preventative
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Passive
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Active
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Managerial
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Fire Classification
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Extinguishers, fire control and detection
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Principles of fire safety - raising the alarm, evacuation and escape plan
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The Role of the Fire Warden
This course will provide delegates with the knowledge to be able to identify the risks involved in manual handling activities and understand the control measures available to prevent injury. The practical exercises will allow delegates to apply the principles of safer manual handling in a range of tasks.
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Who Should Attend?
This course is for those who carry out manual handling tasks as part of their daily work routine including both office and industrial workers
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Course Duration
This is a 1/2 - Day Course
Maximum attendees: 10
Assessment & Certification
Examination and practical assessment
Successful delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 3 years.
Course Content
Theory
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Introduction ‘What is manual handling?’
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Statistics - workplace incidents & injuries
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Legislation & guidance for manual handling operations
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Hazards & injuries - cause & effect
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Risk assessment & controls - ‘Plan & Prepare’
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Principles of safe handling - the workplace, loads & their effects
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Safe handling techniques - principles of manual handling theory
Practical
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Lifting from lower levels
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Lowering from height
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Carrying
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Pushing & pulling
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Handling at ground level
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Team handling
