WHY CHOOSE IHASCO?
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Easily work towards compliance with UK legislation
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Suitable for all industry sectors
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Huge discounts when you buy in bulk
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Instant printable certificates provided
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Trusted by over 10,000 organisations
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Rated ‘Excellent’ online
Fire Awareness Training
Our Fire Awareness Training course aids with compliance towards current fire safety legislation. The course is IOSH Approved & CPD Accredited to give you a qual…
DSE Training (Display Screen Equipment)
DSE Training is a legal requirement for anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment. Our Display Screen Equipment Training helps you work towards complia…
Essential Health and Safety Training
This basic Health and Safety Training programme covers the key areas of Health and Safety that you are legally required to train your staff in. It provides an e…
Manual Handling Training
This online manual handling training course will teach you all you need to know about safe manual handling. It includes information on the lifting techniques, ‘…
COSHH Training
Our online COSHH training course covers all the information necessary to keep your workers safe from substances that could be potentially hazardous to their hea…
Asbestos Awareness Training
This Asbestos Awareness training course is for anyone who works with, or might potentially come into contact with asbestos at work. It looks at what asbestos is…
Food Hygiene Level 1 Training Course
Our Food Hygiene Level 1 course is essential for anyone who works where food is made, sold, or served. This online course covers basics on how to properly handl…
Food Hygiene Level 2 Training Course
Our food hygiene level 2 online course provides an in-depth understanding of food hygiene regulations; food safety hazards (and avoiding food poisoning); person…
Working at Height Training
Whether you work at height as part of your job or supervise those who do, this Working at Height Training is essential. It covers the basic principles of Health…
Fire Warden Training (Marshal)
A complete in-depth Fire Warden training course that will educate your employees to become a fully trained Fire Warden or Fire Marshal. Our online course is IOS…
Your Legal Responsibilities
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
“The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that as of 2011 defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom.”
The Fire Safety Order 2005
“The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was introduced in October 2006. Fire and rescue authorities and other bodies (‘enforcing authorities’) have a duty to enforce fire safety in non-“domestic premises.”
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
“The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 apply to workers who use DSE daily, for an hour or more at a time. We describe these workers as ‘DSE users’. The regulations don’t apply to workers who use DSE infrequently or only use it for a short time.”
Frequently asked questions
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Mandatory Health and Safety training is any Health and Safety training that is a legal requirement in your workplace. For example, all workers are legally required to undertake Fire Awareness Training. Mandatory Health and Safety training courses are essential for remaining legally compliant in any workplace.
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Statutory training is where a statutory body has dictated that an organisation must provide training based on legislation.
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Mandatory Health and Safety training is broken down into two main types: General Health and Safety Training – All employers have a legal obligation to educate their employees in health and safety matters. Job-specific Health and Safety Training – This refers to work-related activities that must be carried out in accordance with the current legislation. These are specific tasks or activities, for example, the lifting of objects or working at heights. If you’re unsure of which Health and Safety training you need to remain legally compliant, get in touch with a member of the iHasco team for assistance.
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Mandatory Health and Safety training courses help to ensure that staff are equipped with the knowledge needed to carry out their jobs safely and competently. This results in fewer accidents and improved productivity. This is especially important for managers, who can lead by example and ensure company-wide adoption of the relevant legislation and processes.