Health and Safety Training Course Schedule 2014 – 2015
The Health and Safety Training Course schedule is outlined in the table below.
Beneath the table are the course descriptions.
The courses are offered to all staff free of charge.
Please note we will however consider charging Schools / Professional Services for
non-attendance of delegates booked onto courses.
Booking procedure
To book on to the courses listed in the Training Schedule go to the Core Portal
https://pobl.cardiff.ac.uk and login using your normal University username and
password. Select the development tab and search for health and safety courses or
the specific course name, select the date of the course you wish to attend and
book accordingly.
Each booking will need to be approved by your line manager before the place on
the course is actually booked so please make sure you book in advance to allow
time for the approval to be made.
If you have any problems booking or queries regarding the courses please email
Safety@cardiff.ac.uk.
Course
Day
Date
Time
Venue
Portable Appliance Testing
Wednesday
5th November 2014
9.30 – 12.30pm
47 Park Place
Display Screen Assessors Course
Tuesday
11 November 2014
9.30 – 3.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Monday
17th November 2014
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Monday
17th November 2014
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park Place
Manual Handling
Thursday
4th December 2014
9.30 – 12.00noon
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Wednesday
10th December 2014
9.00 – 12.30pm
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Wednesday
10th December 2014
1.00 – 4.30pm
Room 0.31a Bute
Building
Display Screen Assessors Course
Wednesday
14th January 2015
9.30 – 3.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Thursday
15th January 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Thursday
15th January 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park Place
Portable Appliance Testing
Thursday
29th January 2015
1.30 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Friday
6th February 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Friday
6th February 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Fire Warden
Wednesday
11th February 2015
2.00 – 4.00pm
47 Park place
Manual Handling
Thursday
12th February 2015
1.30-4.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Tuesday
3rd March 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Tuesday
3rd March 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Manual Handling
Monday
23rd March 2015
9.30 – 12.00pm
47 Park place
Portable Appliance Testing
Tuesday
31st March 2015
9.30 – 12.30
47 Park place
Display Screen Assessors
Friday
10th April 2015
9.30 – 3.30pm
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Monday
20th April 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Monday
20th April 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Thursday
7th May 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Thursday
7th May 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Manual Handling
Wednesday
13th May 2015
1.30 – 4.00
47 Park Place
Room
0.31a Bute
Building
Fire Warden
Thursday
4th June 2015
10.00 – 12.00
47 Park Place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Wednesday
10th June 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Wednesday
10th June 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Display Screen Assessors
Thursday
18th June 2015
9.30 – 3.30pm
47 Park place
Portable Appliance Testing
Friday
19th June 2015
9.30 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Friday
26th June 2015
9.00 – 12.30pm
47 Park place
Fundamentals of Safety Health and
Environmental Management
Friday
26th June 2015
1.00 – 4.30pm
47 Park place
Manual Handling
Thursday
9th July 2015
9.30 – 12.00
47 Park Place
Fire Safety Awareness
Laboratory Gases
Dates to be announced. Lecture theatre availability will not be known until
timetabling has been completed. Dates should be available in mid September.
Cryogenic Gas
Course Descriptions
Cryogenic Gas Course
See outline on other page
Display Screen Equipment Assessors (DSE Course)
The course enables those with a responsibility for office health and safety to firstly appraise, and then
undertake a formal DSE assessment. Factors are outlined that need consideration when undertaking a
Display Screen Assessment, (DSE Assessment), of computer users. Appropriate legislation is outlined
briefly, with the aim that participants can then explain to others the safe layout and operation of a
workstation to help prevent occupational health issues.
1 day
Fire Safety Awareness
This course is for CU staff (although not those based in UHB buildings) and covers a range of issues such
as precautions necessary to prevent fires occurring, actions upon discovering a fire, raising the alarm,
maintaining safe evacuation routes, and roles and responsibilities.
1 hour
Fire Warden
This course is for CU staff (although not those based in UHB buildings) and focuses on the pro-active
and key role of Fire Wardens during an emergency evacuation. Areas covered are workplace checks,
actions upon discovering a fire, raising the alarm, maintaining safe evacuation routes, and roles and
responsibilities.
(NB Fire Wardens attending this course DO NOT need to attend the Fire Safety Awareness
course above).
2 hours
Fundamentals of Safety Health & Environmental Management
This is a highly interactive workshop which aims to outline the key areas of safety, health and
environmental responsibility that managers within the University have. It will provide a practical
overview of how safety, health and environment should be managed within a College /School /
Directorate. Delegates will discuss some of the key tools and techniques that are available to help
managers ensure that safety, health and environment issues are properly addressed.
NB. this course requires some pre-learning prior to attending which will be sent to delegates
when they have a confirmed booking on a course.
½ day
LABORATORY COMPRESSED GASES
See outline on other page
Manual Handling
This course is for all personnel who routinely undertake manual handling tasks. The course aims to
provide delegates with knowledge and skills to ensure manual handling tasks are undertaken safely,
with the minimum risk of injury. The requirements of the Manual Handling Regulations are explained,
and advice given on making an assessment. Manual Handling techniques will also be discussed and
practised.
½ day
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
This course is for personnel who will be required to safety inspect and test portable electrical
equipment. The course assumes no previous electrical knowledge, and aims to attain the required
competency to inspect and undertake basic safety testing of portable electrical appliances. The
content is in line with the requirements of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
½ day
LABORATORY COMPRESSED GASES
SAFETY COURSE
A half-day safety awareness seminar, for all those
Involved in the use, handling and storage of compressed [cylinder] gases.

INTRODUCTION: Including, aim & objective, legal background & guidance.

GAS CLASSIFICATION & PACKAGING: Including, cylinder design and construction,
supplier responsibilities, cylinder valves, leakage and cylinder identification.

BEFORE USE SAFETY CHECKS

GAS CONTROL EQUIPMENT: Including selection, care, requirements for maintenance
and setting up of gas pressure regulators, flashback arrestors, etc.

SAFETY IN THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS: To include a short
practical session if required.

THE PROPERTIES & POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF THE GASES ON SITE: As per your listing of
gases &/or gas mixtures in use on site.

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY: Incidents & accidents examples to illustrate the key hazards associated with cylinder gases.

OPEN FORUM & CLOSING COMMENTS
Tutor – David Bayliss – Gas Safety UK
CRYOGENIC GASES SAFETY COURSE
1.
INTRODUCTION

Aims & objectives

Legislation applicable & guidance available
2.
PRODUCTION & SUPPLY

How cryogenic liquid gases are manufactured and shipped
3.
VESSELS

Design, construction and function of vessels, [pressurised] liquid cylinders and
dewars

Recommended checks and maintenance
4.
THE PROPERTIES

Liquid nitrogen

Liquid helium

Liquid argon, etc.
5.
THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS

'Contact vs. non-contact'

Oxygen deficiency

Oxygen enrichment

Cryogenic burns, frostbite & hypothermia
6.
SAFETY IN VESSEL HANDLING

Assessment

Selection of PPE

Key issues
7.
SAFETY IN CRYOGENIC GAS STORAGE

Worst possible scenario

Ventilation & gas detection

Key issues
8.
INERT GAS RESCUE MODULE

Course delegates explore how best to respond to an oxygen deficiency incident
9.
COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE

Multiple-choice questionnaire for delegates to check understanding of the key
learning issues.
OPEN FORUM & CLOSING COMMENTS
Tutor – David Bayliss – Gas Safety UK