*The course duration is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions
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As well as informing you about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver a lot more information about: Recognising asbestos, where it's used, minimising the risks and the legislation about working with asbestos.
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This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It's aimed at anyone who is exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work, as well as line managers with responsibility for such people.
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This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment.
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The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. - Please note, this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses.
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Learn how to identify the different types of fire extinguishers that might be installed within your workplace and what situations they might be used in. At the end of the final module you will be presented with a simulation that will test what you've learnt.
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Manual handling covers a wide range of activities and incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. The nature of the load itself doesn't matter if you have to use your muscles, then it's manual handling and, well, you're in danger.
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This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. It covers what constitutes work at height, the safety issues, and how to assess and reduce some of the risks.
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Approved by CPD Duration 40 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This awareness course covers the core concepts of the regulations and details the various roles that are required for a construction project along with the key documents that need to be produced. It starts with an introduction to CDM, then covers some of the parameters that need to be checked when a project is being planned. It finishes by detailing a number of example projects that illustrate how the regulations can be applied. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course defines behavioural safety and explains the origins of the concept. It covers how it can be implemented in the workplace and some of the potential benefits. It includes analysis of some examples of 'at risk behaviours' and some examples of ways you can measure how well your organisation is doing when it comes to safety. Finally it touches on some of the key laws regarding health and safety in the workplace and how to ensure positive workforce attitudes. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 100 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 90 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities, and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment. The most important purpose of risk assessments is to help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of employees and anyone affected by workplace activities. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 55 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course will show you how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 60 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities, injuries and diseases at work. It includes details of a wide range of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations and also covers the role risk assessment plays in the selection and use of PPE. The course concludes with advice on how to use, fit and wear PPE and its physical and theoretical limitations. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 60 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course will introduce you to some of the statistics relating to slips, trips and falls and dispel some of the myths surrounding them. It also touches on the law as it relates to slips, trips and falls. It contains real examples of where things have gone wrong and some practical steps that could have been taken to prevent these incidents. The course also covers some of the straightforward changes that can be made in most businesses to significantly reduce the risk of a slip, trip or fall incident occurring. |
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Approved by IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
At the end of this course you will have an understanding of health and safety legislation and you'll be able to list common causes of accidents. You'll also be able to understand good practice in relation to electricity and describe the use of safe manual handling techniques as well as be able to describe good practice associated with COSHH regulations, be able to describe your action in the event of a fire and also you will know how to deal with an accident. |
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Approved by ROSPA Duration 75 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Our interactive training course is aimed at all employers and staff to assist them in identifying the danger that Legionella poses, as well as covering ways to identify and assess sources of risk from Legionella on the premises. It also gives you enough knowledge to get a Legionella control programme off the ground yourself – or make confident, informed choices when commissioning others to take this on for you. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 80 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, adults in need of care and support, either as a paid professional or a volunteer. This includes, but isn’t limited to, those that work in domiciliary care, the NHS, community centres, prisons or with a family member at home, and sets out the roles and responsibilities everyone must undertake to protect an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. You and the organisation you work for must take appropriate and proportional measures necessary for the protection of adults in your care, while still ensuring they are supported and empowered to have control over how they want to live their lives and this course can bring you one step closer to being able to do this. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 25 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches. This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences. First, the course will identify potential 'cyber threat actors' who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations. On a more practical level, you'll learn how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts. The course will highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure and cover security for devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers. You'll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake. Finally, we'll underline the importance of cooperation and show how working closely together helps overcome a wide range of cybersecurity issues. |
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Approved by Gatehouse Awards Duration 90 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to notice and support individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues or exhibiting the signs of substance use in a work environment. They are also taught how to connect those people with appropriate help from fellow employees, community resources or healthcare professionals. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 25 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions. |
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Approved by IOSH & IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers online course covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety. |
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Approved by CPD, IOSH & IIRSM Duration 50 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Our Display Screen Equipment Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those responsible for assessing display screen equipment. A ‘user’ is anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a significant part of their normal work. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you’re a ‘user’. |
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Approved by IOSH & IIRSM Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
This online Electrical Safety E-Learning course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society and its key components voltage, current, and resistance. The Electrical Safety online course will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and death statistics, and describe a simple way of remembering the electrical hazards. The online Electrical Safety course then goes on to provide basic instructions about how you could safely help someone you suspect has received an electric shock. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 70 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
We’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean and how do they affect you as an employer or employee? Well if you take the words on their own they are actually quite different, equality is the state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities. Diversity is the state of being different or varied. However these 2 things should not be seen as opposite to each other, after all people can be different but they still have the same rights. When it comes to places of work there is legislation in place to ensure that we all meet our responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity… And one way to make sure we meet these responsibilities is through training |
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Approved by CPD Duration 60 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is designed to strengthen and unify the principles of data protection for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. The GDPR is an incredibly important change to data privacy regulations so understanding its correct implementation is vital for all UK businesses and organisations, and particularly for staff who regularly deal with personal data. This online course is designed specially for those front line staff and provides a clear introduction to the main elements of the GDPR, including compliance and the consequences of non-compliance. It explains the roles of key players - Data Protection Officers, Data Controllers, Data Protection Leads and Data Processors and covers the main categories of personal data, along with the six lawful bases for processing data, and how to audit the data your organisation holds. Other topics examined include the Seven Principles of the GDPR and the Eight Rights for Individuals, along with the importance of your Privacy Policy - how to construct one, and how to use it effectively when dealing with data subjects. Finally, there's important information on data breaches; how to avoid them, what to do if one is discovered and how to file a breach report. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 30 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Employee absence can be costly in terms of both lost time and money. It impacts businesses, managers, and colleagues in ways that range from them having to take on extra work or undertake additional training, to experiencing additional stress and a drop in morale. This course will help you to understand the different types of absence and Identify ways of measuring absence. It covers why you should complete return-to-work forms and how to conduct effective return-to-work meetings. The course finishes off by explaining the formal processes involved in managing absence and how to apply appropriate policies. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 30 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Your Company should be committed to providing a working environment free from harassment and bullying and ensuring all staff are treated, and treat others, with dignity and respect. This course covers the commitments that will be laid out in your company's anti-harassment and bullying policy. It then explains the differences between harassment and bullying, the steps that can be taken if either of these occur in or out of work, and some case studies to illustrate the points covered throughout the course. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 30 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
The Health and Safety Executive states that ‘work related stress develops because a person is unable to cope with the demands being placed on them’. This can come from any aspect of their life but it often comes from demands placed on them at work. So why is stress a problem in the workplace? Well the latest estimates show the total number of cases of work related stress depression or anxiety account for 39% of all work related illness. Some occupations may be more susceptible to stress but it can affect anyone and can impact on health, ability to function effectively at work and at home and in relationships. This course will cover an introduction to stress and why it’s a problem, some of the causes of stress and some ways to minimise the risk of stress. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 50 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
Acts of bribery and corrupt business practices are still an all to common part of business to business activity in the UK and Worldwide. Inducements can range from small 'facilitation payments' to gifts worth millions of pounds. They can come in many different forms and can sometimes be hard to track down. This course examines some of the reasons why bribery and corruption occur as well as providing an overview of how common these practices are believed to be, before discussing how normal business activities, such as gifts, hospitality, sponsorship and donations, can be manipulated to become bribes. It goes on to cover the legislation that is in place both in the UK and internationally and the severe penalties that can be brought against someone found to be acting a corrupt way. It also looks at the effects of bribery at a national level, including corruption in state-owned enterprises and governments, worldwide. Finally, on a more practical level, it will show you some of the ways management and employees can reduce the risk of bribery and |
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Approved by CPD Duration 45 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
The aims of the disciplinary procedure are to provide a framework within which managers can work with employees to maintain satisfactory standards of conduct and to encourage improvement when necessary. This course covers the aims of the disciplinary procedure, penalties including investigations, allegations and suspensions, procedures for carrying out hearings, and appeals. |
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Approved by CPD Duration 90 minutes* Course Cost £25.00
A leader doesn’t necessarily have to be a ‘manager’, but it’s difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without having at least some leadership skills. This course starts by introducing the basics of leadership and explores where the concept originated from. It then goes on to discuss various leadership theories, including situational leadership, contingency theories, transactional and transformational leadership and more. It then moves on to discuss developing teams including and team members by looking at the role leaders play in this. The final two modules cover the role communication plays in effective leadership and finishes off with a module about moving forward together to achieve a shared vision. |
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Once you have opened a course you will be presented with a welcome video. The courses are modular and each module has a series of videos; usually with questions at the end. There is a required pass percentage for each module that will have to be achieved to complete the course and access your certificate.
Note: you get 3 chances to achieve the pass percentage on each module. If you fail a module more than 3 times you will have to contact the distributor to arrange a module reset (unlock). A maximum of 3 module resets per course are allowed before it is permanently locked (failed). If you fail a course you have to purchase it again and restart.
Once you have successfully completed a course you will be presented with a ‘Get Your Certificate’ button. Use this to download your certificate in PDF format. Certificates are saved to your account and can be re-downloaded at any point.
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Some workplaces run network security to block video content so you may need to speak to your IT department to access the videos.
The video content has been optimised to run at low speeds but it still needs a stable connection to run smoothly. The minimum download speed we recommend is around 3 mbps. The High quality videos are intended for use on higher speed connections and should work best at speeds of 5mbps or higher. You can find out what your average speed is by using this tool: http://www.speedtest.net There are other factors that can affect the performance of the video content. These can range from low spec machines, which is why we have our minimum system requirements published below, to intermittent connection issues between your location and your ISP. The speed test tool is intended to give you an idea of whether a low connection speed could be the cause of your problems but does not give the full picture.
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If you have a problem with a specific video but others seem to be working fine it may be that the original download of the file you are trying to view was interrupted and the incomplete file has been cached by your web browser. This issue is usually solved by clearing your web browsers cache.
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Duration 60 minutes Course Cost £25.00
This course aims to increase your awareness of major environmental issues and provide an introduction to environmental management systems. It will start by defining important terms and identifying the key environmental issues the world is facing. You’ll learn about environmental impacts, and the course will look at the issue of global climate change, including greenhouse gases, carbon, acid rain and loss of biodiversity. There’s also information on the main environmental laws, and we’ll cover Environmental Management systems and their business benefits. Other topics include product life-cycles, corporate and personal social responsibility, renewable and non-renewable energy and the three pillars of sustainability |
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Duration 40 minutes Course Cost £25.00
This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety. The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection. This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used. Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes. |
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Course Duration 35 mins Course Cost £25.00
This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER.T By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Understand what PUWER is. • Learn about the Equipment Listed Under PUWER. • Have an understanding on the Responsibilities of the Employer/Employee Under PUWER. • Learn about the Common Hazards of Using Work Equipment. • Learn about the Different Methods of Guarding • Inspection of Equipment |