Training
We offer training in a wide range of subjects, listed below. We can provide training at your premises or arrange a venue appropriate to your business location. All successful trainees are awarded certificates.
Many of the courses we provide are eligible for CITB grant funding.
Our training courses include:
ABRASIVE WHEELS SAFETY
Many accidents occur due to the mis-use of equipment. Abrasive wheel portable cutting machines are used on almost every construction site, however only a small percentage of operators have been provided with the necessary instructional training required by health and safety law. This course introduces the candidates to the hazards of a cut off machine as well as demonstrating how to mount the abrasive wheel correctly. Upon completion of the half day instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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ASBESTOS SAFETY AWARENESS
Asbestosis kills more people at work than any other work related disease, and with the HSE enforcing good working practices with regards to all construction, maintenance and demolition, failing to comply with HSE guidance can result in prosecution. The purpose of this course is to advise employees on the hazards and risks associated with handling Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) as well as assisting employers to meet their legal obligations and comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations, which came into force on 13 November 2006. Upon completion of the half day instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AWARENESS
Safety awareness on construction sites has become a key issue, and in the future some main contractors may not allow contractor’s employees on-site without proof of site safety awareness training.
This one day course will enable all employees to work safely within the construction industry as well as preparing them to obtain their CSCS cards. The course can be specifically developed for any organisation within the construction industry to cover subjects such as inspections, PPE, COSHH, moving plant, warning signs, manual handling, working at height, slips, trips and falls as well as many other subjects. Upon completion of this instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
We can cause significant damage to the environment without even realising it. Chemical spillages, waterway pollution and hazardous waste disposal are just a few specific damaging effects to the environment. This course provides employees and supervisors with a basic introduction to environmental awareness which could improve the environmental impacts from day to day work activities whilst at work. The course covers environmental law, waste, waste storage, recycling as well as the damaging effects of environmental noise and dust pollution. Upon completion of the instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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FIRE SAFETY
Fires in the workplace cost companies millions of pounds every year, not to mention loss of personal belongings and life. Ensuring all staff are aware of what to do and how to prevent a fire is essential for reducing the risk of a fire. This half-day course covers the basics that every employee is required to know by law, including the use of fire extinguishers, action to be taken in the event of a fire, escape/evacuation and basic fire prevention.
The course is delivered by experienced fire trainers at your own premises. Upon successful completion of the course each candidate will receive a pass certificate.
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FIRST AID
Over 13,000 people die each year in accidents occurring in everyday situations. Many of these deaths could be prevented if a trained First Aider was on hand or appointed person was there to assist.
Northern Bear Safety runs two first aid courses: 4 day First Aider or 1 day Appointed Person, both can be tailored to suit your own work industry.
During the course all learners will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on injury controls, resuscitation (manikin), shock, choking and recovery position. Upon completion of the training successful candidates will receive pass certificates which are valid for three years.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY INDUCTION TRAINING
Young or inexperienced persons at work contribute to a significant high amount of accidents at work, due to not being aware of the hazards and risks. By providing specific induction training tailored to the organisations industry or work place, whether construction, factory or office environments, employers will be complying with their legal duty as well as ensuring all persons at work are safe.
Safety inductions can include such topics such as legislation, construction sites, office environments, hazards, risk, manual handling, environmental, working at height, ladders, scaffolds, ergonomics etc. The aim of the course is to familiarise the candidates with the hazards, risks and safety controls in the work place. Upon completion of the instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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LADDER SAFETY
Falls from ladders are responsible for numerous serious injuries and, in some cases, death. A basic understanding of how to inspect, maintain and erect a ladder correctly is all you need to use a ladder safely. This half day instructional course will provide employees with the basic requirements needed to use a ladder safely. Upon completion of the half day instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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MANUAL HANDLING
Poor manual handling is responsible for more hours lost through injuries than any other accident at work and has become a major issue with the HSE. Providing basic manual handling training may reduce the risks to employees and reduce time off work due to manual handling injuries. The course will be tailored to those who work mainly in the construction industry and will cover topics such as legislation, safe lifting techniques, accident and injuries as well as a practical demonstration. Upon completion of the half day instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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MOBILE TOWER SAFETY
Working on or around aluminium mobile scaffolding towers can be a risky business, with falling from height still the biggest killer in construction. With the new Working at Height Regulations 2006 now in force, employers need to ensure that all their employees are competent to work from aluminium scaffolding towers safely. This course covers topics such as working from mobile towers, types of towers, tower components, base height ratio as well as basic inspection and reporting procedures.
Upon completion of the course, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate.
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NAIL GUN SAFETY
As more and more employees begin to use gas powered nail guns, the number of injuries continues to rise. By providing this short safety course to the operator of a gas powered nail gun, not only are employers complying with safety legislation but also ensuring a safe working environment for the operator and others in the vicinity. The course content includes safe use, handling and storage, PPE, hazards, inspection, accidents and injuries. At the end of the course the candidates will be able to use, and maintain their nail gun, as well as identify possible hazards.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Although PPE is the last line of defence; it is still a legal requirement to wear PPE when a hazard cannot be controlled by other means. Most construction sites have strict guidelines which state it is mandatory to wear PPE on site, however knowing the correct way to use and maintain your PPE is very important if it is to protect the user. This short course will demonstrate the correct way to wear PPE, identify what it protect a person from as well as providing the essential information on storage and maintenance. Upon completion of the course, including passing an assessment questionnaire, candidates will receive a pass certificate.
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PRE-CSCS HEALTH AND SAFETY TEST
It is envisaged that in the near future, all workers within the construction industry will be required to hold a CSCS card recognising their individual specific qualifications. Without the CSCS card the person will not be allowed on a construction site. Many of the major construction contractors are already enforcing persons on site either hold a card or can prove they are in the process of gaining a card.
Passing the CSCS touch screen health and safety test is the first step to gaining a card, however this can be daunting to any person who has no prior knowledge of the scheme or requirements. By attending this short course, candidates are informed of the requirements of attending the test, as well as guided through the official test process.
The course will last for approximately 2 hrs depending on the numbers attending, and will cover such topics as types of CSCS test, location details, identification requirements as well as carrying out mock tests. The course has been extremely successful, with 99% of candidates going on to pass the official CSCS test.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Employers need to ensure they have risk assessments for the work they do. A combination of knowledge, experience and specific skills is required if risk assessments are to be carried out correctly.
This short course is particularly useful for managers and supervisors who document risk assessments, but it will be equally beneficial to team leaders and individual employees who need to identify hazards and risks, on site from day to day.
The course will cover such topics as HSE definitions, identification of hazards and risk ratings, implementing controls and completing group risk assessment, and method statement activities. Upon completion of the course, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate.
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SCAFFOLDING APPRECIATION
Working on or around scaffolding structures can be a risky business. With a high number of accidents due to poor scaffolding structures, combined with a lack of training, employees must be aware of how to identify the dangers.
With the new Working at Height Regulations now in force, employers need to ensure all their employees are competent to work on scaffolding. This course is a general overview of scaffolding hazards. The course covers such topics as identifying different types of scaffolding and scaffolding components, safety whilst working on scaffolding, reporting procedures as well as a group inspection of a scaffolding structure. Upon completion of the one day instructional training, as well as passing the overall assessment questionnaire, each candidate will receive a pass certificate for the course.
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WORKING AT HEIGHT SAFETY AWARENESS
In 2006/7 falls from height accounted for 23 fatal accidents at work and nearly 4,000 major injuries. They remain the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury. Any person who works at height places himself and others, in significant danger. The aim of the course is to familiarise the candidates with the hazards and safety requirements of working at height.
Course content includes relevant topics such as legislation, hazards of working and falling from a height, ladders, scaffolds, mobile elevating working platforms (MEWP), inspections etc, and can be tailored to such most organisations.
Upon completion of the course, including passing an assessment questionnaire, each candidates will receive a pass certificate.
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WORKING AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS 2005
(MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS)
As all the unwarranted speculation on the use of ladders as well as confusion over the 2-metre rule engrossed the construction industry, the Working at Height Regulations finally came into force on 6 April 2005.
This course is developed for managers and supervisors who need to manage those who work at height, as well as demonstrate their own competence towards health and safety. The course content includes a basic explanation of the legislation and statutory provisions as well as laying to rest all the rumours with regards to working at height.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
This training course has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, and provides essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees or management. Covering all aspects of basic health and safety, for example, accidents and ill health, safety law, risk assessment, first aid, manual handling, PPE, fire prevention and many other health and safety topics. Upon full attendance of this 1-day course and successfully passing the CIEH multi-choice exam, you will receive a recognised CIEH Certificate.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PRINCIPLES OF COSHH (LEVEL 1)
Principles of COSHH is a level 1 Health and Safety qualification developed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. It is aimed at those who use substance hazardous to health at work, and introduces students to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks and controls available and what to expect from a COSHH assessment. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances.
The course will cover topics such as types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace, health effects, COSHH assessments and controls as well as COSHH legislation.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PRINCIPLES OF MANUAL HANDLING (LEVEL 1)
Principles of Manual Handling is a level 1 Health and Safety qualification developed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. It is aimed at those who carry out any manual handling activity at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks.
The course will cover topics such as manual handling process and activities causing harm, injuries, controls as well as legislation. On completion of the course as well as passing a short CIEH objective test each candidate will receive a recognised CIEH Certificate.
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QUALITATIVE FACE FIT TESTS
If your employees are wearing FFP2/ FFP3 disposable masks, or half face filter masks for activities such as removing asbestos containing materials, then you are required to have these masks face fit tested. Many clients, and in particular Councils, are now asking for evidence that contractors have complied with this requirement.
Northern Bear Safety have the necessary equipment to perform these tests (at your premises if required) and to provide suitable certification. We have researched the market for these tests, and we are able to offer extremely competitive rates - why pay more?!
Northern Bear Safety Ltd
Newburn Bridge Road, Blaydon, NE21 4NT
jason.harrison@northernbear.plc.uk
0191 414 3540, 07872 695505
