STAS Environmental Safety Services Ltd. training

This course is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider or appointed person. This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low risk work environments.

For persons nominated to work in or at confined spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC2 or NC3 (Medium Risk) under the Water UK/Utilities scheme, and who require pre-assessment training to prepare them for assessment in City & Guilds (NOS) 6160-02. The course includes preparing to work safely when entering and exiting a medium risk confined spaces, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies. Code: WUK02-6160-02. Duration: 2 Day Course.

For persons nominated to work in or at confined spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC4 (High Risk) under the Water UK/Utilities scheme, and who require pre-assessment training to prepare them for assessment in City & Guilds (NOS) 6160-03. The course includes preparing to work safely when entering and exiting a medium risk confined spaces, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies. Code: WUK03-6160-03. Duration: 3 Day Course.

The New Roads and Street Works Act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of a utility company, is qualified for the activities being carried out. Any street works site must have at least one qualified operative on site at all times during works, and the site must have a qualified supervisor appointed to the site who can oversee the works.

There are a number of incidents each year where employees are potentially at risk from injury or loss of life due to working in close proximity to water. Employers have a duty of care and must be aware of the dangers presented at such places and ensure that the safety of all concerned in these activities is maintained through pre-planning and/or Dynamic Risk Assessment.

This course is useful for managers and staff using chemicals or hazardous substances at work that can put people`s health at risk. The law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health and they have to protect both employees and others who may be exposed by complying with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. The course content includes health and safety legislation, hazard identification, emergency spillage procedures and decontamination procedures.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire protection properties and protects against corrosion. Because asbestos is often mixed with another material, it`s hard to know if you`re working with it or not. But, if you work in a building built before the year 2000, it`s likely that some parts of the building will contain asbestos.

The course content will increase the safety awareness and risk assessment skills of managers and supervisors and will enable them to carry out assessments of handling tasks covered by these regulations. This course is designed for anyone who is involved in the manual handling of materials, and those who are likely to be required to carry out manual handling assessments.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations require that before any person mounts an abrasive wheel they must undertake a period of training in accordance with the regulations. Delegates completing this course will be aware of their responsibilities under the law and gain an understanding of how wheel specification affect the performance of the wheel and be able to change and dress wheels so operators can carry out their duties confidently.