Your search has returned 55 courses. Asbestos Awareness show The training provides a brief overview of asbestos and how the University manages the risks arising from asbestos containing materials; it does NOT train you to work with any asbestos containing materials. Target Audience: Department Safety Coordinators, technicians and staff with responsibility for maintenance of department facilities. View Course Details > BCM-Business Continuity Awareness show This course enables staff to gain knowledge about what is business continuity and their role. It also covers the various risks involved in higher education. Target Audience: All Staff View Course Details > BCM-Business Continuity Awareness Programme for Leaders - Module 1 show This is a self-paced online course aimed at developing a broad awareness of Business Continuity among University Leaders. It is the first of three modules and should take around 20-30 minutes to complete. Target Audience: University Leaders View Course Details > BCM-Business Continuity Awareness Programme for Leaders - Module 2 show This is a self-paced online course aimed at developing a broad awareness of Business Continuity among University Leaders. It is the second of three modules and should take around 20-30 minutes to complete. Target Audience: University Leaders View Course Details > BCM-Business Continuity Awareness Programme for Leaders - Module 3 show This is a self-paced online course aimed at developing a broad awareness of Business Continuity among University Leaders. It is the third of three modules and should take around 20-30 minutes to complete. Target Audience: University Leaders View Course Details > Biological Safety Training - Introduction - Modules 1 - 3 show An introduction to working safely with biological materials for all members of staff and postgraduate students who will be working with biological material. Target Audience: Staff. Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Biological Safety Training - Module 4 show An introduction to working safely with biological materials for all members of staff and postgraduate students who will be working with genetically modified material. Target Audience: Staff, Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Biological Safety Training - Module 5 show An introduction to working safety with biological materials for all members of staff and postgraduate students with higher hazard group material and includes specified animal pathogens. Target Audience: Staff, Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Biological Safety Training - Module 6 show An introduction to working safely with biological materials for all members of staff and postgraduate students who may be involved in the transport of infectious material either within or outwith the University campus. Target Audience: Staff, Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Briefing Session - Managing Work Related Stress for Managers show The University is responsible for the implementation of measures to prevent work related stress. It is essential that managers are advised and trained in managing this issue. We have a duty to risk assess all hazards in the workplace. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > COSHH Assessors Online show This course combines COSHH Essentials training and eCOSHH Familiarisation training for those responsible for carrying out a COSHH assessment or for those responsible for authorising and signing off a COSHH assessment. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduates View Course Details > COSHH Essentials Online show The COSHH Essentials online course provides a basic introduction to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) and introduces the concept of COSHH Assessment and the safety precautions associated with working with hazardous substances. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduates View Course Details > Departmental Fire Safety Training (Online) show This course enables Departments to comply with the employers' duties under current fire safety legislation, ensuring that Departments have sufficient trained staff to assist with the management of fire safety (at a local level) within their areas of control. Target Audience: Departmental Fire Safety Coordinators and Fire Marshals nominated by the Head of Department. View Course Details > Departmental Safety Coordinator Training (Online) show This course provides guidance on best practice for all Departmental Safety Coordinators to enable departments to comply with the University's Health & Safety Policy. Target Audience: Staff appointed by each Head of Department to carry out the functions of Departmental Safety Coordinator (DSC) and Deputy DSC's. View Course Details > Departmental Safety Inspection (Online) show To provide DSCs, members of the Safety Committee, relevant management and where appropriate students with a greater understanding of safety inspections to allow these to be completed in an effective manner and to facilitate development of an effective Departmental Safety Action Plan. Target Audience: DSC's members of the Safety Committee, relevant management and where appropriate students. View Course Details > Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessors Training show To equip staff with the knowledge and skills to perform Display Screen Assessments. Target Audience: Staff nominated as a DSE Risk Assessor View Course Details > Display Screen Equipment On-Line Awareness - Registration show On-line course for all Display Screen Equipment users. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduate Students who receive payment for their research View Course Details > Drug and Alcohol Training for Managers. show This session is offered by the Scottish Drugs Forum and is aimed at raising awareness of the current issues surrounding drug and alcohol misuse in Scotland, avenues of support and initiatives for harm reduction. Target Audience: Managers / Line Managers View Course Details > DSEAR Awareness (Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regs) show This training course is for all staff and post graduate students who work with dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres. It provides an overview of the legal requirements and controls required when working with these dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres. Target Audience: This training course is for all staff and post graduate students who work with dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres View Course Details > DSEAR Workshop (Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regs) show This course is for all staff and postgraduate students who work with dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres and who are also responsible for undertaking a DSEAR Assessment. It provides information on design, installation, use of and/or maintenance of equipment or systems. Target Audience: This course is for all staff and postgraduate students who work with dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres and who are also responsible for undertaking a DSEAR Assessment. View Course Details > Emergency First Aid at Work show The course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid and is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > Evacuation Chair Training – Part 1 show This course enables Departments to comply with their employer's duties under current fire safety legislation, to ensure all persons for whom they are responsible, can evacuate buildings safely. Target Audience: Those nominated to assist with the safe evacuation of persons with a mobility impairment. View Course Details > Evacuation Chair Training – Part 2 show This course enables Departments to comply with their employer's duties under current fire safety legislation, to ensure all persons for whom they are responsible, can evacuate buildings safely. Target Audience: Those nominated to assist with the safe evacuation of persons with a mobility impairment and who have completed the Evacuation Chair Training – Part 1 course. View Course Details > Fieldwork Safety Course show This course is ideally suited for University staff, postgraduate students and anyone planning to carry out research in remote environments. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Fire Extinguisher Part 1 (Theory) show This training provides nominated staff with guidance, information and advice regarding: • Fire extinguisher theory; • Guidance on the safe use of portable fire extinguishers. Target Audience: Staff nominated by the Departmental HoD. View Course Details > Fire Extinguisher Part 2 (Practical) show This training provides nominated staff with practical fire safety instruction. Target Audience: Staff nominated by the Departmental HoD. View Course Details > Fire Safety Awareness show This short course is designed to provide a basic level of instruction and guidance so that you know what actions to take in the event of a fire i.e. how to raise the alarm and the arrangements for safely evacuating the building. Target Audience: This is mandatory for all ‘Red Card applicants’, ‘lone workers’ and all staff working on University premises. View Course Details > First Aid at Work show Ideal for anyone wishing to become a first aider. It provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in higher risk workplaces or workplaces with an increased number of employees. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > First Aid at Work Re-qualification show Refresher training for first aiders who's certificate may have expired. It provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in higher risk workplaces or workplaces with an increased number of employees. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > Head of Department Legal Responsibilities Training show This course is mandatory for all Heads of Departments to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Target Audience: Heads of Departments / Services / Schools and Directors of Professional Services View Course Details > Incident Reporting and Investigation show To introduce the Safety Incident Reporting system and procedure and to provide guidance on incident investigation. This training covers the recording, initial assessment and investigation of incidents which arise from the University’s undertaking. Target Audience: Any member of staff with a safety role who has a responsibility for the management of safety incidents. View Course Details > Leading First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 6 show This qualification will provide you with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. Target Audience: Staff and Students View Course Details > LEV Awareness and Practical Course show This course will provide users with an awareness of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems and the information and skills required to undertake face velocity tests. Target Audience: Staff undertaking Face Velocity Tests View Course Details > LEV Management and Practical Course show Participation is advised for Local Exhaust Ventilation Coordinators / Estates Engineers who may be required to advise on the design and installation of LEV systems to control airborne contaminants or those who are responsible for the management and effective operation of LEV systems. Target Audience: Local Exhaust Ventilation Coordinators / Estates Engineers. View Course Details > Manual Handling and Backcare Awareness show Recommended for staff involved in medium to high risk manual handling activities, either on a regular or occasional basis e.g. technical staff, trades staff etc. It is also suitable for those who require refresher training, which is recommended every 3 years. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > Manual Handling On-Line Awareness - Registration show On-Line course for Manual Handling users Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduates View Course Details > Manual Handling Risk Assessors show For staff nominated to carry out manual handling assessments. Provides information and a step by step approach to the assessment of risks from manual handling activities. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > OHS Induction Part 1 show This online course provides essential information to help you stay healthy and safe at work and study. It will allow you to gain an understanding of the University's commitment to ensuring a safe, healthy and secure work environment for all those affected by its work activities. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduates View Course Details > Outdoor First Aid for Fieldworkers - Level 2 show This two-day practical course is designed for those who work in outdoor remote environments. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduate Students View Course Details > Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment (Online) show The course will enable departments to comply with the current Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and with the University Health and Safety Policy. Mandatory for those who are currently, or could potentially, be responsible for undertaking general risk assessments. Target Audience: Staff and Postgraduates View Course Details > Qualitative Face Fit Testing show Where face masks (respiratory protective equipment) are used as a control measure against airborne contaminants, they must fit the wearer correctly to be effective. This course provides the knowledge and understanding necessary to conduct qualitative face fit testing. Target Audience: This course is available to Staff who have been nominated by their Departmental Safety Coordinator to conduct face fit tests. View Course Details > Radiation : Departmental Protection Supervisor Training show Specialised training for those nominated as Departmental Radiation Protection Supervisors to ensure the safe use of Ionising radiations from radioactive materials or X-ray generators as required by the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. Target Audience: This course is only available to those who have been nominated by their Head of Department. View Course Details > Radiation Safety Awareness for Estates and Security Personnel show The aim of this course is to give Estates Services staff a basic awareness of the hazards and risks from various ionising and non-ionising radiation sources that are used across the University. Target Audience: Estates Services staff View Course Details > Radiation: Laser Safety show Staff or students within departments who are using laser equipment. This course (LBAW02) is delivered on-line. Target Audience: Staff and Students View Course Details > Radiation: Sealed use of Radioactive Sources show Staff and students within departments who are working with sealed radioactive sources. Individuals responsible for supervising users and work involving radioactive sources. Target Audience: Staff and Students View Course Details > Radiation: Unsealed Radioactive Sources show This course is mandatory for staff and students working with unsealed radioactive sources. This course (UNIR05) is delivered on-line. Target Audience: Staff and Students View Course Details > Radiation: X-ray Sources show This course is mandatory for staff and students working with X-Ray generating equipment or sources. This course (BXXW06) is delivered on-line. Target Audience: Staff and Students View Course Details > SIRIS (formerly Safe360) System User Training show To introduce the SIRIS Safety Incident Reporting and Investigation system and provide training in the operation and use of the system to users. The training will also provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. Target Audience: Any member of staff with a safety role who has a responsibility for the management of safety incidents and has been provided with system permissions and access to the SIRIS Incident Reporting and Management System. View Course Details > Stress Awareness (Online) show This 30 minute online Stress Awareness course will help staff learn how to recognise and manage their own stress, encouraging them to talk and talk action. Target Audience: Staff View Course Details > University Connecting Regulators Practical Workshop show Provides an awareness of how to correctly connect regulators, set working pressures and safely leak test systems. Delegates are made aware of potential hazards so that they can identify risks and adopt safe working practices. Target Audience: The workshop is designed for staff and students who either use or supervise personnel working with compressed cylinder gases and associated equipment in a laboratory environment. View Course Details > University Safe Decanting of Liquid Nitrogen Practical Workshop show Provides practical instruction of how to correctly connect decant liquid nitrogen in a university environment. Delegates are made aware of potential hazards so that they can identify risks and adopt safe working practices. Target Audience: The workshop is designed for staff and students who either use or supervise personnel working with cryogenic liquids and associated equipment in a laboratory environment. View Course Details > Using Gas Cylinders Safely within Universities (Online) show . . . . . Target Audience: This e-learning workshop is for staff and students who use gas cylinders and associated equipment. View Course Details > Using Liquid Nitrogen Safely within Universities show . . . . . Target Audience: Staff and Students who use liquid nitrogen and associated equipment. View Course Details > Using, Storing and Transporting Dry Ice Safely show . . . . . Target Audience: This e-learning workshop is designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced users of dry ice. View Course Details > Work Equipment & Machinery Safety show This course is aimed at academic and technical staff responsible for designing, modifying, purchasing and managing work equipment/machinery. It seeks to provide sufficient knowledge and skills to enable attendees to: Target Audience: Staff and Post-Graduates View Course Details >