We know that in this changing economy, budgets are being squeezed, which can put pressure on training funds. However, safety training isn’t a ‘nice to have’, we consider it essential and we are not alone. Research commissioned by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) found that:
‘Companies with line managers with the lowest level of health and safety training have an accident rate more than 8 times higher than companies with the most highly trained or qualified line managers’
Source: Glasgow Caledonian Uni research sponsored by IOSH Nov’07
Whilst it’s not always possible to avoid accidents, what this independent research shows is that you and your business are at significant risk if safety training is ignored.
The Health and Safety Executive have also identified the following reasons for ensuring that your business has effective health and safety training in place.
- It helps ensure that the legal obligation to protect the health and safety of employees is met.
- It avoids the financial costs and disruption that accidents and ill health cause.
- It ensure that employees are not injured or made ill by what they do, avoiding the distress that would cause.
- It makes employees competent in health and safety.
- It develops a positive health and safety culture where safe and healthy working becomes the norm.
SOLUTIONS
Whatever type of safety training your business requires Aviva Risk Management Solutions can help. They offer:
- eTraining
- One day short courses
- Training accredited by IOSH, IEMA and NEBOSH that lead to recognised safety qualifications.
Please ensure you quote reference “DCARMS” (and your Darwin Clayton Aviva Policy Number if applicable) when corresponding with Aviva.
eTRAINING FROM AVIVA RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Health and Safety law can be complex especially for those with no formal training or past experience. If you find yourself in this position and want to gain a basic understanding of this important subject, but have limited time and resources available, we have the solution for you.
The simple online package has been specifically put together to cover the basics. It consists of 3 modules.
- Module 1 – Basic Principles of Health and Safety – Overview of the main Health and Safety requirements and policies, information to employees and risk assessment.
- Module 2 – Accident Investigation and Reporting – Overview of the main reporting and investigation requirements placed on all employees.
- Module 3 – Fire safety – An Overview of the main fire safety considerations for any workplace, and will sign-post the way to completing your fire risk assessments.
Each module provides straightforward information and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
You can break-off when needed and re-commence at your leisure. There is a short ‘test yourself’ section at the end of each module, with multiple choice options to ensure you have understood and absorbed the information provided. You can even print off a certificate to show that you have completed the training.
As the licence last for 12 months, you can re-visit the material at anytime during the year to refresh your memory.
The cost of a 12 month single user licence is £29.95 + VAT which is great value for money.
ONE DAY COURSES – £245 + VAT
Getting Started
The sheer volume of safety legislation in the UK can be daunting. This course has been designed to help those from smaller businesses, who might not have a health and safety expert on-site, to get the basics right.
Risk Assessment (Including fire risk assessment)
It is a legal requirement for all employers to carry out risk assessments. This course covers the key requirements including how they should be carried out, maintained and recorded. The handy manual can be used to guide you through the process, step by step.
Business Continuity
This course looks at the benefits and process of business continuity planning. You’ll take away a practical template that can be used as a framework for creating a plan for your own organisation.
Manual Handling Awareness
Musculoskeletal problems are the cause of over a third of all days lost from work in the UK. This course will show you good lifting practices and control measures to help you to minimise this risk.
H&S for Property Owners
Owning property brings with it the responsibility to manage several health and safety risks including fire, asbestos management and how to best control contractors. This course outlines what you need to consider and recommends cost-effective and practical solutions.
Behavioural Safety
A poor safety attitude can have a serious negative impact on decision making and behaviour. This course looks at the simple steps that can be taken to minimise the potential for accidents by preventing positive behaviours.
IOSH Safety for Senior Executives (£20 + VAT fee for IOSH Certificate)
Senior executives’ responsibility for health and safety has been thrust into the spotlight in recent years. By attending this course you will understand how effective safety management can boost your bottom line, how to meet your legal obligations and how to undertake your strategic role in implementing company risk management.
Managing your Contractors
This course will help ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. You’ll gain an appreciation of the main hazards linked with contractors’ activities, particularly construction and building maintenance activities.
Driver and Fleet Safety
Every week, 20 people are killed and 250 are seriously injured whilst driving as part of their work. It’s vital that UK businesses take all reasonable steps to minimise this risk. This course will equip you with the right knowledge and tools to make sure that your company’s fleet is safely and effectively managed.
Stress Awareness
This course will define what stress is, the requirements to manage it imposed by UK legislation and useful guidance on how these obligations can be met.
PAT Testing
This one day course will give you the skill and knowledge needed to carry out portable appliance testing in low to medium risk environments.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Aviva Risk Management Solutions has a reputation for delivering first class health, safety and environmental consultancy to organisations in both the private and public sectors.
Their aim is to help customers manage risks by providing cost-effective solutions that are individually tailored to meet your needs.
The consultancy team is made up of highly qualified professionals who have extensive practical experience in the identification, assessment and management of risks in a range of diverse organisations.
Some of the most popular services include:
Safety Auditing
The Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations requires employers to monitor and review the effectiveness of risk control measures you have in place. One essential element of this is Health and Safety Auditing, to identify strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies.
For an audit to be effective, the auditor must be impartial and have extensive experience in safety management systems. By choosing an external safety practitioner like an Aviva Risk Management Solutions consultant, this impartiality is assured.
The consultants can either use an audit system tailored to your activities, our own Audit system or the HS(G)65 model as a benchmark.
Risk Assessment
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, every organisation must identify and control the risks inherent in their activities. They can help you undertake a wide range of assessments that might be required including:
- General Risk Assessment
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling
- CoSHH
- Display Screen Equipment
- Noise at Work
- Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SERVICES NOW
If you have a particular requirement in mind please:
Please ensure you quote your reference “DCARMS” (and your Darwin Clayton Aviva Policy Number if applicable) when corresponding with Aviva.
From January 2009 air conditioning systems over 250 kW have required inspection by virtue of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
