Health & Safety Training Courses delivered by West-pro
At West-Pro, we deliver up to date Health & Safety Training courses to ensure that your business, management and staff work as safely and efficiently as possible.
This is a quick guide to the nationally accredited fire safety and health and safety courses available through West-pro Training.
These courses are managed and accredited through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health -
www.cieh.org .
All our courses can be tailored to meet your business needs – please email or ring for further information.
ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT WHICH WILL BE ADDED AT 20%
Click the links below for a summary of each course and the costs.
- Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness
- Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles
- Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace Refresher
- Level 2 Principles of COSHH
- Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling
- Level 2 Principles of Risk Assessment
- Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Level 3 Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
- Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness
Duration - Half day
This course provides an understanding of the key principles of fire safety including fire prevention and action to be taken if a fire does break out.
Learning Outcomes
- General knowledge and understanding of fire safety in the workplace
- A foundation knowledge of the risk controls associated with fire in the workplace
- Knowledge of the main types of fire safety equipment
Costs
- At your workplace - £185 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £48 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/cieh_L1_award_fire_safety_awareness.html
Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Duration - Half day
This course would be suitable for new starters and staff with little or no previous health and safety experience. It provides candidates with an awareness of the principles of working safely and the part that they play in keeping themselves and others from harm
Learning Outcomes
- The importance of health and safety in the workplace
- An introduction to legal requirements
- The scope of hazards and risks in the workplace
- A range of workplace conditions that can affect health and safety
- The requirements relating to reporting, first aid, Personal protection and personal hygiene
Costs
- At your workplace - £185 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £48 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_1_health_safety_workplace.html
Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles
Duration - One day
This course allows candidates to develop their fire safety awareness. It is particularly well suited for anybody with designated responsibilities such as fire marshals or those employed in industries with a significant risk of fire.
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Costs
- At your workplace - £320 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £70 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/cieh_l2_award_fire_safety_principles.html
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Duration - One day
This course will be tailored to your business needs. Candidates will gain a good understanding of the principles of effective health and safety and ensure that they are aware of their own safety as well as that of customers, contractors and the public.
Attendance at this course will provide candidates with the knowledge and understanding to meet legal and insurance obligations and to promote good working practise.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention
- Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system
- Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention
- Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees
- Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration)
- Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules
- Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety
- Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety.
Costs
- At your workplace - £320 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £70 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_2_health_safety_workplace.html
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace Refresher
Duration – Half day
Candidates who hold the Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (or similar) are recommended to take the refresher course every three years. This will encourage best practise in the workplace and allow the candidates to keep up-to-date with legal and other requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Understand responsibilities placed on employers and their employees
- Appreciate how individuals can take a personal responsibility for health and safety
- Understand the importance of health and safety procedures, systems and rules
- Appreciate the effect that workplace equipment and task design can have on health and safety
Cost
- At your workplace - £185 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £48 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further information
http://cieh.org/training/level_2_health_safety_workplace_refresher.html
Level 2 principles of COSHH
Duration – Half day
This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace by introducing candidates to the safe management of risks posed by chemicals and other hazardous materials.
The course is aimed at those who manage or use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.
Learning outcomes
- Identify the hazards associated with those substances
- Identify the risks and controls available to deal with the substances
- Identify the risks and controls available to deal with the substances
Cost
- At your workplace - £185 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £48 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further information
http://cieh.org/training/level_2_principles_COSHH.html
Level 2 principles of Manual Handling
Duration – Half day
This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace by introducing candidates to the risks involved in manual handling and the controls available.
The course is aimed at those who handle goods, boxes, mail and packaging in a range of workplaces as well as those responsible for managing these processes.
For more complex procedures we can work with you to efficiently control risks and tailor a course for your requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Identify the hazards of manual handling
- Identify the risks involved and controls available
- Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment
Cost
- At your workplace - £185 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £48 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further information
http://cieh.org/training/l2_award_in_principles_of_manual_handling.html
Level 2 principles of Risk Assessment
Duration – One day
This is a new course that will enable candidates to identify and manage risks in the workplace, understand the principles of risk assessment, and carry out effective risk assessments.
The course meets many of the requirements of Health and Safety legislation to provide a safe place of work, understand risk assessments and to ensure the competence of the workforce.
Learning outcomes
- Ability to contribute both to the maintenance of a safe work environment and to the process of formal risk assessment
- Understand the legal requirements for risk assessment
- Understand the principles of risk assessment including:
- hazards, risks and control measures
- the five steps of risk assessment
- the hierarchy of control
- risk assessment review and record keeping
Costs
- At your workplace - £320 for up to 8 candidates plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £70 per candidate plus £15 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_2_principles_risk_assessment.html
Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Duration – Three days
This course provides a thorough understanding of health and safety and is aimed at managers, supervisors and staff safety reps.
Candidates will be able to manage processes and staff, and implement cost effective controls to eliminate and reduce risks.
The course will encourage candidates to see effective health and safety as an integral part of business and manufacturing efficiency.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety
- • Show awareness of the benefits of health and safety culture
- • Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety
- • Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors
Cost
- At your workplace - £850 for up to 8 candidates plus £65 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £220 per candidate plus £65 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_3_health_safety_workplace.html
Level 3 Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
Duration – 20 guided learning hours (minimum contact time seven hours). Typically this will entail three tutoring sessions totalling seven hours, arranged over a month or two.
Learning pre-requisite
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace or similar.
This course provides a thorough understanding of accident prevention and management; the business costs of injuries; and the benefits of good health and safety management.
It is suitable for anyone with responsibility to conduct risk assessments such as:
- team leaders, supervisors, site managers and managers
- quality controllers
- technicians
- engineers
- health and safety specialists
- personnel contributing to the risk assessment process
This course will help businesses meet their obligation under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 which stipulates that employers with five or more employees need to conduct and record risk assessments.
Learning outcomes
- Conduct risk assessments (with the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/ environments/issues)
- Organise and implement a risk assessment programme
- Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed
- Assist employers in meeting legal requirements and promote improved standards of health and safety within their organisation
Cost
This will depend on your particular requirements but a typical cost would be £355 per candidate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_3_principles_risk_assessment.html
Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Duration – Five days
Learning pre-requisite
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace or similar.
This qualification provides managers and supervisors with a detailed understanding of the principles and practise that underpin effective health and safety management.
It is also suitable for those wishing to deliver CIEH health and safety qualifications as part of their training provision.
Courses delivered at your workplace will include a half day analysis of your procedures and training needs to help us tailor the course to your requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Manage health and safety in most businesses
- Develop auditing and monitoring programmes
- Design safe practices and procedures
- Liaise with enforcement officers
- Interpret legal requirements
- Train staff and establish risk assessment projects (with additional training where necessary)
Cost
- At your workplace - £1,350 for up to 8 candidates plus £65 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
- At our training centres - £400 per candidate plus £65 each for the textbook, exam and certificate.
Further Information
http://cieh.org/training/level_4_health_safety_workplace.html
Courses can be booked directly with West-pro or through Book My Course.co.uk
