This online course aims to increase your awareness of major environmental issues and provide an introduction to environmental management systems. It starts by defining important terms and identifying key issues the world is facing.You’ll learn about environmental impacts, and the course will look at the issue of global climate change. There’s also information on environmental laws and corporate and personal responsibilities.The course covers waste management, water resource management and oil storage.

This short course provides you with an introduction to fire doors in the workplace and why they play an important part in fire safety planning. The course establishes exactly what a fire door is, exactly why fire doors are important and how they should be used correctly to ensure the safety of people and property. Finally the course explores the practical steps that can be taken to ensure your workplace fire doors are up to standard.

This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS. It will provide you with details of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder along with an overview of the equipment and work related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS. Following this the course covers the responsibilities and laws in regards to HAVS for employees and employers.

This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards. It gives information on what is meant by hot works and discusses the severity of not using the correct precautions in the workplace to minimise the risks associated with hot works. Finally the course explores the controls that can be put in place to make a safer environment for employers and employees.

This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety. You will learn about the different types of ladders, how to check and secure a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection along with the laws that govern ladder safety.

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, otherwise known as LOLER. The course explains the purpose of LOLER and equipment covered by the legislation. It explores why it is so important and what the law is regarding it. It finishes by covering what the regulations require of your organisation to enable the protection of workers.

This short course provides you with an overview of the lock out / tag out process.It starts by describing what a lock out / tag out system is, detailing its purpose, and what it involves.The course then moves on to the types of hazard exposures that might require lock out / tag out, and follows this with a look at the laws associated with lock out / tag out, and the responsibilities that you, and your employer, have under these regulations. Finally, it sets out a six-step process you need to follow to ensure a safe lock out / tag out.

This short course provides you with an introduction to PAT testing and its purpose. It starts by explaining what PAT testing is and lists some examples of items that can be PAT tested. It describes why PAT testing is so important and provides a brief look at the duties placed on employers and employees. The course touches on what is required by law and finally covers maintenance record keeping and labelling requirements.

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER. You will learn about the types of equipment that fall under this legislation along with the common hazards, equipment inspections and maintenance.

This course provides you with an introduction to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, otherwise known as RIDDOR. It explains what it’s purpose is and discusses the different injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences that are covered or exempt under the legislation. Finally it shows you how to complete and submit a RIDDOR report and the law pertaining it.