Health and Safety Training courses

The Department organises a range of training courses for staff throughout the year. A list of these appears below. Those marked * are usually organised via the Learning and Professional Development Centre although bespoke courses can also be arranged. Please contact DOHS with your request.

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) *
  • Dust Mask Fit Testing
  • Electrical Competent Persons
  • Fire Extinguisher training *
  • Fire Steward Training *
  • Ionising Radiation (see radiation training pages)
  • Manual Handling *
  • Risk Assessment *
  • Sharps/ Biohazards Kits
  • Workplace Safety Adviser *

Self assessment training

  • VDUs (Visual Display Units)  This page contains general information for VDU users and a link to complete on-line training and complete the risk assessment questionnaire.  Please note that the link is only available on campus, as training should be carried out at your usual workstation.  If you are unable to access the link please e-mail c.a.osborne@keele.ac.uk

Arranged by DOHS but carried out by outside provider

  • First Aid (normally only provided for members of staff who are to be appointed as a Designated First Aider where an approved post exists)