Training

The following health and safety training courses are available�in-house:

IOSH Managing Safely

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Managing Safely course�is�open to all�School and Support Section Safety Advisers, and others who may find it useful.

The course leads to a nationally recognised certificate for those who successfully complete the course. The course will be delivered at the University by the Central Safety team, who are�licensed by IOSH.

The course lasts�5 days,�split�over�two�weeks�(including a written and practical assessment).

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is Europe's leading professional body for health and safety practitioners. Their very successful Managing Safely course is a very practical course which:

Establishes an understanding of the causes of accidents and ill health in the workplace;
Explains the principles involved in the successful management of health and safety;
Provides a practical understanding of current health and safety legislation;
Highlights the practical measures and techniques needed to manage health and safety effectively on a day to day basis.

The course is suitable for both newly appointed safety advisers and for those who have been in the role for some time. It would provide a good opportunity to develop an understanding of health and safety management and obtain a nationally recognised health and safety certificate.�

There are no scheduled dates at present, but a waiting list is being held.

Workstation Assessor

This half day course teaches the attendees how to carry out a computer workstation assessment, including understanding the guidance and legislation behind�the assessments and understanding the risks associated with the use of computer workstations.

The next course is being held on Monday 22nd April 2013.�� For further information, contact Stephanie Lodge on ext. 3896 or s.lodge@abdn.ac.uk

Manual Handling

We provide�courses,�covering kinetic lifting techniques, and identification of risks presented by manual handling activities, tailored to suit individual needs. These courses�run for an hour, and can be held within Schools/Support Services.

For further information, contact Stephanie Lodge on ext. 3896 or s.lodge@abdn.ac.uk

Fire Safety

A half day course on�basic fire safety,�includes�a practical session with extinguishers.

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The next courses are being held on the 1st, 8th and 15th May 2013. For further information, contact Stephanie Lodge on ext. 3896 or s.lodge@abdn.ac.uk �

Human Focus

A web based training system for health and safety developed by Human Focus and RoSPA accredited, is now available for use in the University. This system is currently being rolled out across the Schools and Support Services.

For further details,�contact Stephanie�Lodge on ext. 3896 or s.lodge@abdn.ac.uk

First Aid

For information regarding First Aid training, please contact
Catherine Tollemache on ext. 2093 or c.tollemache@abdn.ac.uk

Defibrillator Training

Defibrillator training is available for�First Aiders.�The training is provided in-house at the Clinical Skills Centre, Suttie Building, Foresterhill. Those interested�should�contact�Jerry�Morse�on jerry.morse@abdn.ac.uk

For further information on any of these courses, please contact�� Stephanie Lodge on ext. 3896 or s.lodge@abdn.ac.uk