If you are looking to run a safe, compliant and legal operation, your employees must be trained in basic health and safety, then the short answer is yes!
Health and safety training not only protects customers and staff but also lessens the risk of damage, serious injuries, and unsuccessful insurance claims, should the unthinkable occur.
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, it is a legal requirement for business owners and employers to take responsibility for the safety of the workplace environment. This includes providing information, instruction, training and supervision.
Businesses with more than five employees and a physical place of work must have designated staff for emergencies, including first-aiders, fire marshals, and sweepers. However, these roles cannot be assigned to staff who have not had the appropriate training.
Health and safety training is not restricted to any one industry or business type. Spanning all sizes and sectors, our health and safety training can be tailored to simulate realistic scenarios specific to your business needs.
For example, incorporating our paediatric training facilities for those who work with children and young persons, simulating fire scenarios for office workers, or emergency first aid at work for construction.
For most, basic health and safety training will cover the essential steps for administering first aid. You will learn how to calmly and confidently perform CPR on a casualty as well as how to use an AED. The course will also cover bandaging, burns, shock, and choking, so you are best prepared for an incident in the workplace.
To expand your safety skills, you might also require fire awareness training. You’ll be instructed on how to effectively use a fire blanket, as well as the difference between fire extinguishers and when to use each one.
We also offer confined space training for those who work in tight environments, teaching how to respond to a casualty in confined spaces.
The time between refreshers can vary depending on the awarding body and business in question. At the Maritime Skills Academy, we provide a range of OFQUAL Emergency First Aid at Work courses, with options to complete Level 3 Paediatric First Aid, Fire Safety Awareness, and Emergency First Aid at Work. While the certifications remain valid for three years, we’d recommend a two-year to annual refresh for staff to keep their learning up to date.
Failure to follow health and safety regulations can result in a multitude of serious consequences for business owners, which can include fines, criminal charges, increased costs going forward or business closure.
To avoid these repercussions, it is important to ensure that training is valid, and staff are prepared to handle emergencies. By training at the Maritime Skills Academy, you will receive a reminder from our booking team when your training is coming up for renewal.
The Maritime Skills Academy is a Kent-based, family-owned business in Whitfield, Kent, providing health and safety training to all local businesses. With state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled trainers, our courses are second to none.
And if you can’t come to us, we can also bring our training to you! Our mobile trainers can bring our equipment to your workplace, so your team can put their training into practice, in the place where it is most needed.
Interested in booking health and safety training in Kent? Contact us for more information or browse our health and safety page to see our courses and capabilities.
