GHS – An Introduction

The use of angle grinders can be extremely dangerous. If incorrectly used, angle grinder discs can shatter causing projectiles to fly violently through the air hitting the operator and others in the work area, This programme covers, Types of Angle Grinders, Pre-Use Checks, Safe Operation Disc Shatter, Kick Back and other Angle Grinder Hazards, Control Measures.

This programme covers, The Dangers of Asbestos, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Lung Cancer, Where can we find Asbestos?, Hazards of Asbestos, Control Measures, The Asbestos Register, Asbestos Monitoring, Personal Protective Equipment.

Manoeuvring large vehicles and equipment can present a multitude of hazards to those involved in the activity. A trained banksman, or signaller, can provide important guidance to both drivers and pedestrians, making sure that risk is kept to a minimum. This programme covers, The Role of a Banksman, Hand Signals, and “Safe Site, Safe Vehicle, Safe Driver”

Behavioural Safety offers a way to reduce the incidence of unsafe acts by modifying people’s behaviours and improving their attitudes towards safety. This program is designed to provide an understanding of Behavioural Safety and explains how a Behavioural Safety programme works.

The Risk Bloodborne Pathogens can cause disease but the risks should not be overdramatised. Following procedures that have been laid down will go a long way to protect you from infection. This program covers, A definition of Bloodborne, Pathogens, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, How infection occurs, Control of hazards. Clean up of blood and body fluid spills. Use of gloves and hand washing. What to do if you have been exposed.

Bullying can happen in any workplace, and anyone can be a victim. Bullying can have severe effects on anyone subjected to it including, Anxiety, Depression, Physical harm. Bullying can affect a victim's life and relationships outside of work and in some cases cause health problems, including headaches and sleep disorders. This program covers, What is bullying, Bullying prevention, What should be in an effective workplace bullying policy, Bullying response. It's in everyone's best interest to prevent workplace bullying. By working together to develop effective policies and procedures, and by identifying and addressing bullying, healthier and safer workplaces for everyone can be achieved.

Without the right safety procedures, chainsaw cutting operations can be extremely dangerous. There are many cutting safety procedures used to reduce the risk to the chainsaw operator. This programme covers, Limbing, Cross-cutting, Ripping, The basics of tree felling, Safety felling practices. If the saw is properly maintained and used according to safe work practices, safe and accurate cutting will result.

A comprehensive knowledge of chainsaw components is vital for keeping the chainsaw in a safe working order. This includes knowing when maintenance will be required and ensuring that the inbuilt safety features are in working order for any operation. This programme covers, The components of the chainsaw, The components of the chain, Chain selection options. The programme also describes a number of different chainsaws types that are available, including fuel powered, electric, and battery-operated chainsaws.

Chainsaws are used extensively by a wide range of people in many industries. Chainsaws are of great assistance when fast cutting of timber is required, but if the chainsaw is not properly maintained its potential for causing injury cannot be underestimated. This programme highlights the core features of modern chainsaws, and how to maintain them safely. The programme covers, Sharpening the chain, Filing technique, Guide bar maintenance, Guide bar assembly, Chain tensioning, Preparing the fuel.

The chainsaw can be an extremely dangerous tool if not operated correctly. There are a range of basic preparation and operational procedures that are crucial for safe and successful chainsaw operations. This programme covers, Personal safety, Preparation, Fuelling the chainsaw, Starting the chainsaw, Holding and operating the chainsaw.

We depend on chemistry for our very existence… from the ground beneath our feet, to the air that we breathe, everything is made from chemicals and chemical compounds. Every workplace uses chemicals to some extent. These range from mild cleaning agents through to highly corrosive, flammable and poisonous substances. This programme includes, Details on chemical entry into the body, The dose and hazards, Fire and explosion, Environmental pollution, Control measures, Storage, Evaluation of handling and storage methods.

Poor lifting and carrying techniques are a major cause of workplace injuries, especially serious back injuries. But in today’s workplaces, lifting and carrying related injuries still represent the largest problem in Health and Safety. For children, correct lifting and carrying comes naturally - it’s only as we get older that we begin to adopt unnatural and potentially injurious lifting and carrying techniques. Child’s Play delivers the powerful yet simple message that correct lifting and carrying techniques are essential to avoid injury. It’s a fresh way to explore the fundamentals of correct lifting and carrying as practiced by the experts, children.

Poor lifting and carrying techniques are a major cause of workplace injuries, especially back injuries. Today, lifting- and carrying-related injuries continue to be one of the most prevalent issues in Health and Safety. Perhaps surprisingly, the office environment is also an area where manual handling injuries occur. This programme outlines many of the lifting and carrying tasks that occur in office environments. Utilising children, for whom correct lifting and carrying come naturally, it demonstrates the basic techniques to best avoid injuries.

This programme defines what a confined space is and details confined space entry permits. It covers the four main reasons why accidents occur in confined spaces. It further features the approach that should be taken to deal with the two major confined space hazard groups, hazardous atmospheres and energy sources.

When attempting to provide a safe workplace, it is important to consider everybody who will set foot on site. In addition to regular staff members, this also includes contractors and sub-contractors. When planning a project that involves contractors, health and safety must be a key element. This programme covers, Planning Ahead, Induction, and Task Creep. Communication between managers, contractors, and staff is necessary to keep everyone both productive and safe.

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) covers the vast majority of substances and mixtures of substances used or produced in the workplace, that are potentially hazardous to health. The programme covers the following, How hazardous substances can harm us, Classification, labelling and packaging as per the CLP Regulation, Substances covered (and not covered) by COSHH, It also covers the requirements of COSHH, Identification and assessment, Precautions, Monitoring exposure, Health surveillance, Information, Training and Supervision, Arrangements on how to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies that may occur.

When a person suffers cardiac arrest their heart stops beating, they lose consciousness, they stop breathing, and blood will not circulate. Unless they receive prompt first aid attention until medical help arrives they can suffer irreparable brain damage and die within minutes. This programme covers, Basic Life Support (BLS) procedure, How to conduct CPR on an adult casualty, How to deliver Rescue Breaths, How to deliver chest compressions, How to use a Automated External Defibrillator (AED), CPR with two rescuers, Rescuer health and hygiene.

We live in a digital world, and many of the threats that we face, in our lives and at work, are now digital ones. Cyber threats are a major issue for organisations, with the possibility of data breaches, financial loss and loss of valuable information. The most common threats are, Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Insider threats. This programme will cover the types of cybersecurity threats and how best to identify them.

One of the best ways to defend against digital threats like computer viruses, software bugs, data loss and privacy breaches is through the regular practice of Digital Hygiene. Digital Hygiene is about learning habits and practices to keep your systems and information secure. Examples of Digital Hygiene include, Keeping the operating system up to date, Regularly updating software, Using antivirus software, Cleaning devices of unnecessary sensitive information, Abiding by a ‘clean-desk’ policy, and, Following password security protocols.

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is any device, or piece of equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen. Tasks requiring prolonged use of display screen equipment can present real hazards to users. Use of this equipment requires proper management to control the hazards and reduce the risks to DSE users. This program covers the potential hazards of working with, Desktop and laptop computers, Tablets, Smartphones, Cash register displays, LCD monitors, All varieties of touchscreens.

Drugs and Alcohol can be a problem in the workplace. It is commonly understood that at least 10% of the entire workforce suffers from some form of drug dependency problem. This programme covers, Definition of what is a workplace alcohol and drug problem, Safety and productivity issues associated with alcohol and drug problems, Identification of problems, Issues of confidentiality, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Self-denial.

The vast majority of people know very little about electricity, and this makes it difficult for people to recognise potential hazards. The course provides a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, in order for us to understand what we as individuals can or should do to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards. This programme covers electricity basic facts and rules, the effects of currents on the human body, common hazards, and hazard control.

This programme examines how organisations can raise awareness of their impact on the environment, and covers some of the methods that can be implemented to reduce environmental damage. Topics included in the programme, Climate Change, Emissions, Waste management, Pollution.

Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people, the equipment they use and the physical environment in which they work. It highlights the application of this knowledge to benefit well-being, performance and health and safety. This programme covers why and how ergonomics is applied and a general approach individuals should apply when addressing ergonomic hazards. Topics include ergonomic factors, identifying ergonomic problems, ergonomic solutions and evaluating ergonomic solutions.

Work on trenches and excavations carries numerous hazards and can pose a serious threat of injury and even death if the risks are not properly assessed and guarded against. The hazards of excavations can affect workers both above and below ground. These hazards include, Collapses that can crush or trap people within the excavation, Falls of equipment or soil into the excavation, Flooding, Slips, trips, and falls, including falls into the trench, Contact with buried service lines, Contact with overhead power lines, Hazards from gas, dust, or lack of oxygen.

Preventing falls in the workplace can be a relatively straightforward process. If employees adhere to the organisation’s safety rules and procedures and follow the guidelines in this programme, the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced. This programme covers, Concept of Falls – range and scope of falls in the workplace. Why Falls Occur in the Workplace – fundamental reasons why falls occur in the workplace. Prevent Falls from Heights – steps required to ensure a person’s safety when working at heights. Control Measures – to help prevent falls in the workplace, and ways of preventing injuries should a fall occur.

Fire can be a source of destruction, injury and fatality. This programme examines scientific facts about the ways in which fire and flammable vapours behave as well as important procedures that can be implemented to prevent the occurrence of fires.

Most fires start small. When a fire is small you have the best opportunity to utilise the available firefighting equipment to extinguish it before extensive damage or injuries occur. The program covers, The Components of Fire, The Fire Tetrahedron, Fire Fighting Techniques, Extinguishing Agents, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Classification, How to operate Portable Fire Extinguishers, General Guidelines. Being prepared for the possibility of a fire occurring will dramatically increase the chances that it will be controlled both quickly and safely.

This programme covers, A simple scientific explanation of fire, Identification of common workplace hazards associated with fires, The five principles of fire behaviour, Fire safety management, including fire prevention and control, fire systems, emergencies, and methods of fire suppression and extinguishment.

Forklifts are a common sight in many workplaces and one of the leading causes of workplace deaths and injuries. A loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes and do a lot of damage in the event of an accident. They are also frequently less stable than other vehicle types. This programme covers, The main causes of Forklift Accidents, Pre-Operational Checks, Operational Checks, Getting on and off, Load Handling, Picking up a load, Setting down a load, Fault discovery, Speed and Stopping Distances, Traffic Management and Pedestrian Traffic.

Gas cylinders supply a wide variety of gases for a multitude of different industrial, medical and domestic purposes. There are hazards associated with gas bottles and cylinders. Included in this programme, Types of gases, The hazards associated with gases, Things to do before using a gas cylinder, General dos and don'ts , Safe storage , Safe handling, Leak testing, Emergency procedures.

Many of the tasks we perform involve the use of our hands. Because of the versatile nature of our hands we are constantly putting them at risk. In order to reduce the risks it is critical that we are aware of what hazards exist and the measures we should take to help prevent accidents from occurring. This programme covers, Hand Anatomy Hand Safety Awareness, Hand Hazards, Accident Prevention Measures.