WHY CHOOSE IHASCO?
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Perfect for those working with heavy machinery or high-risk equipment
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Easily work towards compliance with UK legislation
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Instant printable certificates provided
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Trusted by over 10,000 UK organisations
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Rated excellent online
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Available in over 31 languages
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…
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…
PPE Training – Personal Protective Equipment
This Personal Protective Equipment Training programme is for people whose job requires them to wear PPE of any type. It highlights the importance of wearing the…
General Workshop Safety Training
This General Workshop Safety Training programme is for anyone who works in a workshop. It concentrates on GENERAL safety awareness, safe working habits and safe…
Noise Awareness Training
This online Noise Awareness Training course looks at what can be done to recognise and reduce exposure to noise at work. Particularly suitable for those working…
Abrasive Wheels Training
Our abrasive wheels training provides essential information that construction and trades workers require to safely handle, operate and maintain abrasive wheels….
Eye Protection Training
This Eye Protection Training course is your go-to course for identifying hazards and the risk they pose to your eyes, using the correct Personal Protective Equi…
Environmental Awareness Training
This Environmental Awareness Training Course is for everyone. It looks at the problems faced by our environment and addresses our responsibilities in the workpl…
Hand Arm Vibration Awareness (HAVS) Training
Exposure to vibration may not sound particularly dangerous, but the effects are accumulative, progressive, and irreversible. However, they’re also preventable….
PUWER Training
This PUWER Training course will take you through what you need to know when it comes to staying safe with the use of work equipment. The course will provide str…
First Aid Appointed Person Training
This First Aid Appointed Person Course is designed to educate a designated individual within an organisation about their responsibilities as a First Aid Appoint…
Spill Kit Training: Chemicals & Oils
This Spill Kit for Chemicals & Oils Training course aims to teach you best practices when handling spillages of hazardous liquids, how to prevent spillages and…
First Aid at Work Refresher Training
Our online First Aid refresher course is essential for first aiders in the workplace. Taking this course provides employees with a refresher for their practical…
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…
Electrical Safety Training
This Electrical Safety Training Course is for everyone because everyone uses electricity and electrical appliances on a daily basis. It offers practical advice…
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, ‘…
Mental Health Awareness Training
This Mental Health Awareness Training raises awareness of ill-mental health (particularly stress, depression and anxiety), provides tools and guidance for daily…
Risk Assessment Training
This Risk Assessment Training is a key Health & Safety course that teaches you both what Risk Assessments are, as well as how and when to perform them. Understa…
Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention Training
This Slips, Trips and Falls training programme is designed to ensure all staff understand why slips, trips and falls happen and what they can do to reduce this…
Your Legal Manufacturing Health & Safety Responsibilities
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
This defines the responsibilities of employers to provide adequate equipment, facilities, personnel, risk assessments and to educate employers on the workplaces first aid arrangments.
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
A legislation brought forward by the European Union Directive to make sure workers were protected from high levels of vibration that are a risk to their health.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environment Act 1995
This legislation states that anyone who handles, produces or disposes of waste must do it properly or safely. Those who do not do so could face imprisonment or fines.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
This legislation aims to reduce the risk of accidents to you or someone else by using the correct PPE, which is the employer’s duty to supply. It is the employee’s responsibility to use the PPE correctly and at the right time though.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
This legislation states that any machinery or equipment must be fit for purpose. It also states that anyone using the equipment must be trained in how to do so.
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
States that employers have to eliminate or reduce the risks of noise exposure to employees. They also have to provide hearing protection, provide training, information & health surveillance & review a situation if noise exposure levels change.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Employers must carry out risk assessments & review them often, keep records, plan preventative measures as a result of a risk assessment, carry out health checks where necessary and appoint a ‘responsible person’ to help them comply with legal obligations.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005
There must be at least one person appointed to carry out preventative and protective measures of this legislation. This person should have training, knowledge and experience to implement these measures effectively.
Frequently asked questions
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Simply put, training in manufacturing is more critical now than ever before. In order to keep up with the changing industry, frontline workers need to be constantly learning new skills. This may involve learning how to operate new machines, work with different materials, or follow new safety protocols. Personal protective equipment and common sense are obviously critical in high-risk environments, but high-quality training can also be the difference between a life and death situation.
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Manufacturing training can involve a variety of different topics. In addition to learning new skills, workers will also need to receive mandatory safety training. This is especially important for high-risk environments, such as manufacturing. Manufacturing training doesn’t just apply to new employees either. Even longtime workers in the manufacturing industry need to keep up with the latest changes and receive refresher training. As technologies and methods evolve, so must the workers who use them. If you’re looking for a quick way of developing and deploying a training programme for staff, look no further than iHasco!
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Safety training is essential in any industry, but it’s especially critical in manufacturing. After all, there are a lot of potential hazards in a factory setting, from hazardous materials to heavy equipment. This is why it’s so vital to make safety training a priority in your workplace. These training topics will include (but are not limited to): Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Wiring and Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Working at Height, Conveyor Safety, Abrasive Wheel Safety, COSHH and many more.
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Working in a manufacturing plant can be dangerous. There are many moving parts and machines, and if you’re not careful, you could easily get hurt, here are some ways to improve health and safety within your manufacturing plant; Ensure employees are trained in how to use the machines and equipment. Create a safety plan and make sure that all employees are familiar with it. Make sure that the plant is clean and organised, so there’s less of a chance of someone slipping and injuring themselves. Install safety guards on all of the machines. Inspect the machines regularly to make sure that they’re in good working condition. Provide personal protective equipment for all employees, such as gloves, goggles, and earplugs. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the plant so that employees don’t become overwhelmed by fumes or dust. Encourage employees to report any safety hazards that they see in the plant.