Health and safety training
Training courses are intended to supplement, not a replacement, for face-to-face training and supervision. All staff and students must be trained by their line manager or supervisor to carry out their work safely, and must be supervised until considered to be competent.
A personal record of all training must be kept, this may be requested for audit purposes.
University training and development for staff and postgraduate students
The University offers a diverse open programme of health and safety courses which include:
- Inductions
- Skills workshops
- First aid
- Fire training
- Risk assessment (for lab and office based staff)
- Advanced biological safety training
- Health and safety management
- Accredited courses and qualifications
For a full listing of course tittle and course codes, please see below.
L&OD delivered safety training
| Course code | Title | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|---|
| TLCO300 | Principles of Risk Assessment E Learning | Online |
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Face-to-face risk assessment and COSHH and DSEAR risk assessment training is available from your Compliance and Risk Manager. Or you can complete the Blackboard modules (see below). |
Workshop | |
| LAOD147 | Fire Awareness For All eLearning MANDATORY | Online |
| TLCF101E | Fire Evacuation Mashall Training E-Learning | Online |
| TLCF105 | Practical Fire Extinguisher Training | Workshop |
| TLCF200 | Introduction to ResQmat E Learning | Online |
| TLCF303 | Training in the use of ResQ Mats | Workshop |
| TLCF302 | Training in the use of Evac Chairs | Workshop |
| FBMHS8470 | Biosafety in the Laboratory | Workshop |
| THS75 | Safe UV Practise - a users guide | Workshop |
| THS42 | Laser Safety Training | Workshop |
| TLCX215 | Radiation Awareness Training (Level 1) | Workshop |
| TLCA100 | Cryogenic Gases E Learning | Online |
| TLCA101 | Compressed Gases & Cryogenic Workshop | Workshop |
| TLCA105 | Compressed Gases Workshop | Workshop |
| TLCO200 | The health and safety supervision of PG students: a practical approach | Online |
| TLCO500 | Ladder Awareness Online | Online |
| TLCO510 | Manual Handling e-learning | Online |
| TLCA500 | Manual Handling Practical Session | Online |
| TLCO000 | Office Safety E Learning | Online |
| TLCO100 | Assessing Display Screen Equipment | Online |
| TLCO210 | Management of Health and Safety in Fieldwork | Online |
| TLCO220 | Driver Awareness E-Learning (Driving for work) | Online |
| TLCO230 | Lone Working Out of the Workplace | Online |
| THS14 | Portable Appliance Testing | Workshop |
Click on the course code to book your place. Check with your line-manager / supervisor before booking your place.
Fire safety training
| Course code | Course title | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|---|
| LAOD147 | Fire Awareness E Learning | Online |
| TLCF101E | Fire Evacuation Training E-Learning | Online |
| TLCF105 | Practical Fire Extinguisher Training | Workshop |
| TLCF200 | Introduction to ResQmat E Learning | Online |
| TLCF303 | Training in the use of ResQ Mats | Workshop |
| TLCF302 | Training in the use of Evac Chairs | Workshop |
Click on course code to book your place. If you are interested in becoming a Faculty fire evacuation marshal, training in the use of ResQmats or training in the use of Evac chairs please contact Brent Collins prior to booking.
First aid training
| Course code | Title | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|---|
| THS119 | Emergency first aid at work | Workshop |
| THS87 | First aid at work certificate | Workshop (3-days) |
| THS88 | First aid at Work Requalification | Workshop |
If you wish to train as an FBMH first-aider and attend any of the above courses you must contact the Faculty First Aid Coordinator in advance of booking.
FBMH Health & Safety Training Resources on Canvas
Online training resources for Faculty staff and postgraduates have been developed by the Compliance and Risk Team; these can be accessed via Canvas. There are two separate spaces for staff and students.
All FBMH PGRs are automatically enrolled in the FBMH Health and Safety Training Resources (Students).
Staff will need to self-enrol using this link: https://canvas.manchester.ac.uk/enroll/K3N6EG. Click the Join this course button to access the FBMH Health and Safety Training Resources (Staff) on Canvas.
Each module is intended as a supplement, not a replacement, for face-to-face training and supervision. To meet the Faculty's commitment to high standards of safety, we strongly recommend that all staff and students complete the sessions that address the hazards that they may face in the workplace.
- Induction for office-based staff - provides an induction to health and safety for office-based staff.
- Chemical Safety – how to use, store, transport, and dispose of chemicals safely.
- Chemical spills - how to respond to chemical spills, including the location and use of spill kits.
- PPE – correct use and selection of personal protective equipment for your work.
- Safe use of sharps - what sharps are, and how to use and dispose of them safely.
- Thermal and cryogenic burns - the prevention and management of thermal and cryogenic burns in the laboratory
- Chemical burns - the emergency management of chemical splashes on the skin and eyes in the laboratory.
- The principles of risk assessment: Part 1 – principles of general risk assessments.
- The principles of risk assessment: Part 2 – COSHH and DSEAR risk assessments.
- Biosafety in the Laboratory - safety awareness covering the safe use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pathogens, cell cultures, and clinical samples.
Biomedical Corridor Facilities and Histology safety training
| Course Code | Title | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|---|
| FBMHS8801 | Histology - safety in the laboratory | Lecture |
| FBMHS9630 | Biomedical Corridor centrifuge facility induction | Workshop |
| FBMHS9631 | Biomedical Corridor liquid nitrogen dispensing and storage facility safety induction | Workshop |
Click on the course code to see further details and to book a place.
Biomedical Corridor Core Research Facility training
To access the Biomedical Corridor Core Research Facility training and booking web site please click here.
If you are intrested in a bespoke health and safety training course for your area please contact your Compliance and Risk Manager.
