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Code: ESC/20/233 Portable Power Tools Safety for caretakers & Site managers

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to state the regulations covering the use of work equipment, have a good understanding of the hazards arising from the use of work equipment, precautions to be taken, workplace checks, end-user safety checks, personal checks, machine checks and how the machines are guarded.

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1 16 September 2020 09:15 - 15:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/308 Legionella Awareness and the Management of Hot & Cold Water Systems (EVENT FULL) (Cancelled)

The course will cover:

  • Legionella – what is it?
  • Legislation
  • Policy
  • Scenarios
  • Monitoring and inspection requirements
  • Risk Assessment Survey
  • Training procedure
  • Water sampling
  • Questions

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1 17 September 2020 09:00 - 13:00 Bellbrook Centre (Wealden Community Support Service) Map

Code: ESC/19/508 Manual Handling for Caretakers and Site Managers

This half day course will provide an overview of good basic practice and makes staff aware of the risks associated with manual handling

 

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1 30 September 2020 13:15 - 16:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/237 Working at Heights - Steps & Ladders - for Caretakers and Site Managers

This course is designed to introduce candidates to the hazards of using stepladders, ladders and kick stools in the workplace and the safe precautions to be taken when using such equipment.

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1 30 September 2020 09:15 - 12:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/472 Legionella Awareness and the Management of Hot & Cold Water Systems (EVENT FULL) (Cancelled)

On completion of the course, learners will have an understanding of Legionnaire’s Disease and why it is important to manage their hot and cold water systems.

The course will also provide information on the current legislative requirements to enable compliance.


Course content

  • Legionella – what is it?
  • Legislation
  • Policy
  • Scenarios
  • Monitoring and inspection requirements
  • Risk Assessment Survey
  • Training procedure
  • Water sampling
  • Questions

This course will be held in Priory Room, Centre F, County Hall, Lewes BN7 1UE

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1 15 October 2020 09:00 - 13:00 County Hall Map

Code: ESC/20/239 DIY Part One - Theory based - for Caretakers and Site Managers

On successfully completing the course candidates will be able to state the regulations covering school maintenance, precautions to be taken when performing their duties. The course will provide a basic understanding of Health & safety at Work Act, Provision of Work Equipment Regulations and PPE along with other legislation and acts. It also highlights decision making on candidates own limitations.

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1 03 November 2020 09:15 - 16:00 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/241 COSHH Health & Safety - for Caretakers & Site Managers

The course introduces candidates to the substances, risks and controls available. Outlines the principles of the control of substances hazardous to health using COSHH assessments. This course was designed for cleaning staff and delivers the principles of COSHH in a format that is easily understood. The course enables employees to contribute to safer use and controls the use of hazardous substances in their workplace.

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1 12 November 2020 09:15 - 12:45 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/243 DIY Part Two - Practical - for Caretakers and Site Managers

Having successfully completed the DIY Part one candidates can attend this practical course.

The course aims to provide candidates with the theoretical and practical skills to safely carry out DIY / Maintenance in educational premises.

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1 19 November 2020 09:15 - 15:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/283 Portable Power Tools Safety for caretakers & Site managers

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to state the regulations covering the use of work equipment, have a good understanding of the hazards arising from the use of work equipment, precautions to be taken, workplace checks, end-user safety checks, personal checks, machine checks and how the machines are guarded.

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1 04 March 2021 09:15 - 15:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map

Code: ESC/20/287 Manual Handling for Caretakers and Site Managers

This half day course will provide an overview of good basic practice and makes staff aware of the risks associated with manual handling

 

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1 11 March 2021 13:15 - 16:30 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House) Map