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Safety first

Safe habits come before skills

Every hands-on unit starts with safety, runs on de-energised training rigs, and has a qualified supervisor present. Anyone can stop a task they think is unsafe.

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our promise

How we keep learning safe

  • Safety units always come before hands-on work
  • Training rigs are de-energised, and a qualified supervisor is present
  • Please never practise on live equipment
  • Breaks are built into longer units
  • Anyone can stop a task they think is unsafe
  • A safeguarding role looks after learners under 18

four poster routines

What to do, in four steps

Evacuation

  1. Stop work
  2. Leave by the marked route
  3. Help others
  4. Go to the assembly point

Taught inFundamentals of Risk Management; International general certificate in occupational health and safety (level 1, 12 h)

Fire

  1. Raise the alarm
  2. Check your exit
  3. Small fire only
  4. Close doors behind you

Taught inFundamentals of Risk Management; International general certificate in occupational health and safety (level 1, 12 h)

First aid

  1. Check for danger
  2. Call for help
  3. Use the kit and defibrillator
  4. Stay until help arrives

Taught inFundamentals of Risk Management; International general certificate in occupational health and safety (level 1, 12 h)

Electrical safety

  1. Switch off the supply
  2. Keep clear
  3. Call for help
  4. Start first aid

Taught inPLC, Telemetry and SCADA Technologies; Practical On-Line PLC Programming (level 2, 24 h)

before work on electrical equipment

Seven steps to safe isolation

  1. Prepare
  2. Mark the work area
  3. Isolate and secure
  4. Test for no voltage
  5. Earth and short-circuit
  6. Guard live parts nearby
  7. Close the permit

Taught inPLC, Telemetry and SCADA Technologies; Practical On-Line PLC Programming (level 2, 24 h)

the sign set

Twenty-six signs, five classes

Safe condition6

  • Emergency exit route
  • First aid point
  • Assembly point
  • Defibrillator
  • Eye wash station
  • Exit by the stairs

Fire4

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire alarm point
  • Fire hose reel
  • Emergency telephone

Warn4

  • Electrical hazard
  • Slip hazard
  • Fall hazard
  • Fire hazard

Stop4

  • No open flame
  • No entry
  • Do not switch on
  • Do not use lift in a fire

Must8

  • Wear a helmet
  • Wear eye protection
  • Wear gloves
  • Wear ear protection
  • Wear safety boots
  • Wear a high-visibility vest
  • Wear a face mask
  • Isolate and lock off

Shapes and colours follow the common sign convention, so anyone can read them at a glance.

your next step

Something feels unsafe?

Stop the task and tell learner support or the lab supervisor straight away. Then write to us.

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