Health and safety: training and induction

e-learning courses

e-learning courses are available to schools on a range of health and safety topics on iLearn+, the HCC e-learning platform:

i-Learn+

For school users without an account: Click on create a new account,  fill in the request form with your details and when the account has been approved, you’ll receive an email with a web link to confirm. If you have any difficulties using the form, please email ilearn@hertfordshire.gov.uk . Note - There is a cost for schools to register.

Health and safety courses

Health and safety training courses run by the Health and Safety team can be booked online via the HFL  Hub, the following courses are run each term (you’ll need to be logged into HFL Hub for the direct hyperlinks to each course, alternatively search by course name or course code)

Asbestos management (HAS-A-002) – delivered via webinar

Asbestos management (3 yearly refresher required) (HAS-A-003)

COSHH and Legionella (HAS-A-006)

Fire safety and fire risk assessment (HAS-A-001)

H&S for site managers and caretakers (this also includes the asbestos management training) (HAS-A-005)

H&S for SBM / management of H&S (BMS-A-009)

Working at height (HAS-A-004)

Training matrix

The training matrix identifies possible health and safety related training courses, if they are mandatory, optional or recommended, refresher training periods and possible contacts.

Induction for new employees

On taking up a new appointment, line managers have a duty to ensure that all new members of staff receive an effective health & safety induction, and understand the relevant information given.

The new employee should be advised on the school policies and procedures that will allow them to work safely, which will include arrangements for first aid, fire and evacuation etc.

The focus here should be on those significant issues which are likely to occur in the new employee's role.

In addition people changing jobs or taking on extra responsibilities need to know about any new health and safety implications.