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1 Training Locations Arco Chainbridge Road Estate Tundry Way Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 5TP Arco Avon Mill Industrial Estate Mill Road Mill Road Industrial Estate Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7QY CSTS (Head Office) Warrington Business Park Long Lane Warrington WA2 8TX CSTS (Southern Office) 25 Jute Lane Brimsdown, Enfield London EN3 7PF CSTS Barns Court, Turners Hill Road Crawley Down West Sussex RH10 4HQ Arco Limited Blackness Road Altens Industrial Estate Aberdeen AB12 3LH Arco Limited Tenax Circle Trafford Park Manchester M17 1EZ Arco Limited Unit 8A, Point 4 Second Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DF Arco Limited 1 Oakwood Court Little Oak Drive Sherwood Park Nottingham NG15 0DR Arco (Dublin) Arco (Linlithgow) Arco (Aberdeen) Arco (Blaydon) Arco (Trafford Park) CSTS (Head Office), Warrington Arco (Nottingham) Total Access (UK) Ltd, Eccleshall Arco (Merry Hill) Hull Head Office and National Distribution Centre Total Access (UK) Ltd Unit 5 Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate Eccleshall Staffordshire ST21 6JL Arco (Avonmouth) CSTS (Southern), Enfield Arco (Watford) CSTS (Southern), West Sussex Arco Limited P.O. Box 21, Waverley Street, Hull HU1 2SJ TOTALACCESS part of the Arco family CSTS Arco Limited All Rights Reserved. Terms and conditions apply. These are available on request or from Arco TRAINING & CONSULTANCY Hazard Control Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR) and Environmental Management: Spillage Containment and Control TOTALACCESS part of the Arco family CSTS

2 Our Service Contents ARCO TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH COSHH Consultancy and Assessment 3 COSHH Awareness 4 COSHH Assessment Training 5 DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES DSEAR Consultancy 6 DSEAR Awareness 7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: SPILL CONTAINMENT AND CONTROL Spillage Response 8 Spillage Response Training 9 Spillage Response Awareness Training 9 About Arco Training and Consultancy Arco Training and Consultancy covers four key areas: Mortal Risk, Hazard Control, Safety Competence and Industrial Occupational Hygiene and Health. Our safety services encompass, training, consultancy, site services and rescue. Training courses can be bespoke or accredited by IOSH, NEBOSH, CIEH and others. Following the acquisition of Total Access (UK) Limited and Confined Space Training Services Limited (CSTS). we have now firmly established ourselves as the market leader in the provision of working at height and confined space safety training and consultancy services. To ensure that the environments in which your people work are safe and free from risk, Arco s team of experienced safety and health practitioners can help you to create a hazard control programme which includes the necessary procedures to protect your workers from exposure to a substance, process or risk. We can help you to monitor worker exposure to hazards such as chemicals and other dangerous substances and also to hazards such as noise and air quality. Hazard control is approached through a hierarchy of control that is, it is always best to eliminate the risk first and then if not possible follow the remaining methods: Elimination (or substitution): remove the hazard or substitute hazardous materials or machines with less hazardous ones. Engineering Controls: undertake modifications to plant in order to reduce the source of exposure. Administrative Controls: alter the way the work is done. Change work practices such as standards and operating procedures. Personal Protective Equipment: provide individuals that are exposed to the hazards with equipment which will limit exposure. Our team will work closely with you to help compliance with the latest health, safety and environmental legislation. Consultancy Arco s consultants provide one-to-one safety advice specifically for your business. If you require specialist knowledge in areas such as COSHH, DESEAR or HAZOP, Arco has expertise in a wide range of specialisms. Each of our experienced safety and health practitioners has an industry specialism in these areas and we can supply in depth technical expertise that is pragmatic. Continual Support Services Although you may already have an on-site safety team and access to your own safety office, there may be occasions when you require additional specialist knowledge or short term resource. We provide a range of specialist health and safety services, so you can benefit from expertise on specific industry areas without having recruit. Our safety practitioners can carry out or support specific projects. Safety Inspections Accident Investigations Audits and gap analysis Explosive and/or environmental monitoring Continuous Improvement Training We offer a range of training designed to meet the needs of our clients. We can provide accredited and non accredited safety training and can also offer bespoke courses tailored to a customer s specific site requirements. Training is offered nationwide and can be undertaken at a customer s site or at an Arco training facility. Respiratory Protection Arco has the UK s largest mobile fit to fit accredited team and can offer on site qualitative and quantitative face fit testing and training, several members are also Optio Approved for Offshore Testing. Arco Limited. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions apply, available on request or from 2

3 Control of Hazardous Substances (COSHH) COSHH Consultancy The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 requires employers to prevent worker exposure to hazardous substances or, where this is not reasonably practicable, to ensure adequate control. Regulation 12 states that every employer who undertakes work which is liable to expose an employee to a substance hazardous to health shall provide that employee with suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training. Are you compliant with the COSHH Regulations 2002? COSHH Regulation covers substances that are hazardous to health, these can come in many forms, as illustrated. They do not cover lead, asbestos or radioactive substances as these are covered by individual regulations. We can help you to ensure your site is fully compliant, and that your workforce is competent to carry out their work safely. We can support you with consultancy and offer training for your employees. COSHH covers Substances that are hazardous to health. Substances can take many forms and include: chemicals products containing chemicals fumes dusts vapours mists nanotechnology gases and asphyxiating gases and biological agents (germs). If the packaging has any of the hazard symbols then it is classed as a hazardous substance. germs that cause diseases such as leptospirosis or legionnaires disease and germs used in laboratories. Our consultants, who include Chartered Chemists with in depth industrial knowledge, can help you to create an initial policy, with a review of your current documentation or arrangements, or with Risk Assessments of Hazardous Materials on your sites. We can offer analysis, guidance on storage management and practical management of products and substances. Since the Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP) were revoked on 1st June 2015 companies have had to comply with the European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation). We can assist you to mange the change over, particularly as some chemicals now fall within the specified hazards which had previously not approved. Our specialist consultants can carry out fully comprehensive COSHH Assessments for organisations which will: Identify the inherent hazards of the substance Evaluate the risks in using the substance in a particular process or processes Determine the required control measures Inform users and any others who may be affected of the control measures The COSHH Assessment documents will include the following information: The hazards presented by the substance Information from the safety data sheet provided by the supplier/manufacturer (in the case of chemicals) The likely route of exposure (e.g. inhaled, ingested, etc.) The duration of exposure The severity of any likely ill-health effects, and any required first aid treatment The methods of disposing of the substance Storage methods and any special fire fighting requirements In addition to our consultancy services we also provide training at all levels in the management of hazardous substances. A popular session for anyone involved in working with hazardous substances is our COSHH awareness course, which is outlined below

4 COSHH Training COSHH Awareness The COSHH Awareness Course is aimed at those who use substances hazardous to health at work and introduces delegates to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks and controls available and what to expect from a COSHH assessment. The course covers the legal aspects of substances hazardous to health and how these apply to attendees. This will enable them to understand their legal obligations and in turn help the employer comply with their legal duty. The course covers: Definition of substances hazardous to health How these substances can harm our health Assessment of the risks Controlling the risks Workplace exposure limits Precautions and health surveillance The session is completed by applying the above to a selection of substances used regularly and not so regularly in many workplaces. After completing the course the attendees will: Definition of substances hazardous to health How these substances can harm our health Assessment of the risks Half day COSHH Assessment The course concentrates on the assessment of substances hazardous to health and is ideal for those who have already attended half day COSHH awareness or as a stand-alone course for those already with a basic understanding of the subject. The course is aimed at employees who are required to have an understanding of/or who undertake basic COSHH assessments. After completing the course the attendees will: Have an understanding of the term Hazardous to Health Be able to identify Substances Hazardous to Health (SHH) in the workplace Understand and undertake COSHH assessments and apply the controls outlined in them Understand the principles of good practice The session is completed by applying the above to a selection of substances used regularly and not so regularly in many workplaces. The course is split into three parts: Part 1 Identification What are SHH Categories and form Basic physiology How SHH can harm our health Acute or chronic Hazard designation / CHIP Health effects and risk phrases Part 2 COSHH Regulation 6 Assessment Exposure factors Workplace exposure limits (EH40 and WELs) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) explained Biological agents Writing COSHH Assessments (Practical) Part 3 Control and Review Hierarchal approach to control Workplace monitoring Precautions and health surveillance Confirmation of understanding Participants are asked to complete an assessment from MSDS to demonstrate understanding. One day ** Course material can be bespoke to client s procedures and policies. Please contact Arco. ** Course material can be bespoke to client s procedures and policies. Please contact Arco

5 Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres DSEAR Training DSEAR Awareness The course covers the legal aspects of The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) It will enable delegates to understand their legal obligations and in turn help their employer comply with their legal duty. The primary legislation applying to the control of substances that can cause fires and explosions in the workplace is the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (SI 2002 No.2776). This requires employers to assess the risks of fires and explosions that may be caused by dangerous substances in the workplace including gases under pressure and substances that are corrosive to metals. These risks must then be eliminated or reduced as far as is reasonably practicable. The aim is to protect employees and other people who may be put at risk, such as visitors to the workplace and members of the public. DSEAR places duties on employers (to assess and eliminate or reduce risks from dangerous substances. Complying with DSEAR involves: Assessing risks Preventing or controlling risks Control measures Mitigation Preparing emergency plans and procedures Providing information, instruction and training for employees DSEAR Consultancy As part of your management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres we will assist you to assess risks, and then identify, and mark up hazardous area zones with appropriate, compliant diagrams and signage on site. This will assist you to ensure that equipment is provided and work is managed to meet the zonal classification, preventing potential explosive risks. Where your processes or storage arrangements may create a risk of an explosion a risk assessment should be undertaken. So whether you are undertaking decanting or refueling, defueling or paint spraying, or your processes include battery charging, dust producing processes, the use of ingredients such as flour or the use of (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) LPG etc., we can assist you to undertake this task. Your policies, procedures, safe operation procedures and emergency response arrangements will be reviewed and then a detailed report will be produce giving you clear actions and time frames around tasks that will be required to be completed. After completing the course the attendees will: Have an understanding of DSEAR 2002 Have an understanding of hazardous area classification Understand the need for competence when selecting and or maintaining suitable apparatus for explosive atmospheres Be able to identify the contents of an explosion protection document that forms part of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment The course covers: What is a hazardous area DSEAR 2002 objective How is the hazardous area created Explosive atmosphere terminology What is LEL and UEL Methods of control What are ignition sources Hazardous area classification criteria The ATEX Directive Electrical apparatus selection What is T rating Contents of an explosion protection document One day ** Course material can be bespoke to client s procedures and policies. Please contact Arco

6 Environmental Management: Spill Containment and Control Spill Containment and Control Consultancy A spill can be defined as the uncontrolled release of a substance sufficient in size and nature to present a threat to the environment and / or people. Accidental spills of hazardous liquids, oil, fuel and chemicals can cause serious health and safety and environmental problems and current legislation is in place to protect people and the environment. If spillages are not controlled and damaging consequences occur, then severe penalties can be issued to businesses. Having the correct products and procedures in readiness will reduce the negative impact that a spill would cause, not only to people and the environment but also on your business. An excerpt from the COSHH regulations says: procedures have been prepared, including the provision of first-aid facilities and safety drills (which should be tested at regular intervals); information is available about emergency arrangements including details of hazards; suitable warning and other communication systems are established so that remedial actions and rescue operations can commence as soon as such an event occurs. This means that training to ensure the preparedness of systems, procedures, equipment and operator response is essential. Our consultancy is offered by a competent team of Health, Safety and Environmental Consultants recruited from industry The team offer services such as auditing and gap analysis to help you deliver compliance with environmental management systems, such as BS EN ISO 14001, These services are supported by Arco s fully comprehensive range of products which includes a vast selection of spillage management and minimisation and pollution control products. Our consultants can help you ensure you use and store fluids safely and offer guidance that supports your business in the management of spillage and pollution control. We can advise you with an overview of legislation and expert advice on compliance. The team can recommend a proactive approach to spillage management and prevention. Arco has a fully comprehensive spill product offer and we can assist you in the selection of the most appropriate spill control, aftercare and oil storage and containment products required for your site

7 Spill Training Spillage Response Awareness The course is aimed at managers, supervisors and spill response teams and anyone with health, safety and environmental responsibilities. After completing the course the attendees will have: Knowledge of the requirements for setting up spill response procedures Knowledge of the requirements for setting up spill response teams Knowledge of the correct spill equipment to use This training gives an awareness of the requirements for organisations to identify potential spillage situations and deal with them effectively and to limit on site and off site damage. The course covers: Relevant health, safety and environmental legislation; i.e. COSHH Types of spill kit and response materials Identifications and control of source pathway and receptors Personal protective equipment requirements Identification of local spill response procedures Dynamic risk assessment Half day Spillage Response The course is aimed at managers, supervisors with responsibility of spill control and all spill response teams. N.B. This course may require a pre-course visit to establish the local procedures and systems. After completing the course the attendees will: Be able to respond safely and effectively to spillage situations Have an understanding of each team member s duties Practical knowledge of the limitations of spill response materials and equipment The course covers: Identification of the location and content of spill response kits Practical response to a spillage scenario Delegation of duties throughout the team Practical dynamic risk assessment Selection and wearing of suitable PPE Use of spill response materials and equipment Controlling and limiting spill damage Making hazardous materials safe Post spill response clean up De-brief The course is completed by applying the above in workplace scenarios to help explain application within the attendee s working environment. Confirmation of understanding Student understanding will be measured by practical assessment during the response scenario One day ** Course material can be bespoke to client s procedures and policies. Please contact Arco. ** Course material can be bespoke to client s procedures and policies. Please contact Arco

8 Respiratory Protection and Control of Hazardous Substances The Regulations The Health and Safety at Work etc Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require you to provide and maintain a safe working environment, so far as is reasonably practicable. These regulations set out the basic requirements for you to follow. In addition to the COSHH Regulations 2002, The HSE recommend that you should use RPE* while you are planning to install engineering control; clearing up a spillage; maintenance; emergencies; cleaning, eg pressure washing; a short term one-off procedure; and whenever required for safe working. RPE may need to be used to satisfy requirements in the following pieces of legislation. You will need to consider whether any of these Regulations apply to you and comply with any specific requirements they contain on RPE: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012;7 Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002;8 Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999;9 Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 * Specialist Respiratory Services Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) Training It s vital that your staff understand and use respiratory protective equipment correctly. Our individually-structured training courses ensure that your staff have all the knowledge they need to work safely in even the most hazardous of conditions. We can teach your workforce to use the following equipment - Self contained breathing apparatus - Gas tight suits - Positive pressure respiratory protection equipment - Negative pressure respiratory protection equipment RPE Management It s crucial that RPE equipment is maintained correctly and is always in a fit state. Legislation requires that you maintain your RPE according to specific standards. We can help you comply with these requirements by providing the following services: Full site surveys of RPE requirements Face fit testing: both qualitative and quantitative Inspection, maintenance and repair Monthly air purity analysis tests for breathing airline systems Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services Our expert technicians provide a wide range of inspection, maintenance and repair services. These include: Self-contained breathing apparatus All positive pressure respiratory protection equipment All negative pressure respiratory protection equipment MSA gas detectors Fall arrest harness and lanyards The Arco Respiratory Protection Team National network of Respiratory Experts Arco has the largest, mobile respiratory protection team in the UK. The team consists of 11 Respiratory Specialists with over 125 year s experience between them. Operating nationally the team cover all regions of the UK and Ireland and can ensure a consistent service across multi-site organisations. Offshore with Opito trained members Members of the Arco Respiratory Protection Team have completed an offshore survival course to provide offshore customers with face to face fit testing. They completed the Opito Approved course covering Minimum Industry Safety Training and a three-day Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training. The course involves lifeboat launch drills, simulated airlift rescue, fire-fighting, helicopter safety and escape and survival first aid. So whatever your requirements, Arco has trained and accredited assessors who can come to you. Our team can provide Face Fit Testing at an organisation s site. This dramatically reduces the amount of employee downtime involved and is the most efficient way to Face Fit Test large numbers of people. All members of the Team are Fit2Fit Accredited All members of our team have taken and passed the industry recognised exam and practical assessment for Face Fit Testing, and are Fit2Fit Accredited. Our team works closely with the BSIF and HSE to promote best practice and to increase the awareness of Face Fit Testing. Our team also includes Assessors in the BSIF Fit2Fit Scheme For further information or to book Face Fit Testing, please visit Or contact Arco Training and Consultancy on

9 Face Fit Testing Are your workers wearing RPE protected? Recent research has shown that around 50% of RPE used does not offer the wearer the level of protection assumed. The major reason for this is that it simply does not fit!.* Face Fit Testing Services Arco conducts two forms of face fit testing, qualitative and quantitative, both result in matching an individual s face shape with a compatible mask to ensure a tight seal is achieved. Our team is able to carry out face fit testing on-site to ensure the RPE selected is adequate, suitable for the environment and protects the wearer. Qualitative Testing Used only for disposable and half face masks. The individual wears a hood over the head and shoulders and the tester sprays a bitter solution into the hood. The wearer carries out a series of exercises, such as turning the head from side to side. If the individual can taste the solution, there is a break in the mask s seal. Quantitative Testing Used for all tight fitting respirators, including Full Face Masks. The mask is attached to a particle counting machine (a Portacount). The machine detects whether airborne particles are passing into the mask via a break in the seal. At the end of the test the machine will give a pass or fail. The latest figures from the HSE Health and Safety Statistics, Annual Report for Great Britain 2014/15 show:** About 13,000 deaths each year from work-related lung disease and cancer, are expected to have been caused from past exposure to chemicals and dust. Almost all of these deaths were due to work-related cancers, or from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The current figures (based on 2005 data) show there are at least 8,000 deaths from work-related cancer every year in Great Britain alone. There were 2,538 deaths in 2013 due to mesothelioma (a cancer of the lung lining) caused by past exposure to asbestos. In 2013 there were 217 deaths where asbestosis was detailed as the primary cause. There were another 170 pneumoconiosis deaths in 2013, largely due to coal dust, but with a small number due to silica dust. Who needs Face Fit Testing? It is essential for any wearer of tight fitting RPE to ensure it is adequate and suitable. Adequate Correct for the hazard and reduces exposure sufficiently to protect the wearer s health. Suitable Correct for the individual, task and environment. RPE should be selected correctly for the task, and all users must be trained in the correct use of the equipment. Reusable RPE should also be inspected and maintained at required intervals. In the case of tight fitting respirators, wearers should have a Face Fit Test carried out at the initial selection of the Respiratory Protective Equipment, change of make, style and size of RPE, and change in the wearer s facial characteristics. How do I find a competent Face Fit Tester? The Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme was established by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other industry stakeholders. By choosing a Fit2Fit accredited Face Fit Tester you can be confident the Tester has completed and met the criteria to be deemed competent in Face Fit Testing. Source: *Fit2fit.org, **HSE Health and Safety Statistics, Annual Report for Great Britain 2014/

10 Face Fit Testing Training Qualitative Face Fit Testing Training Our Qualitative training course covers the 14 points of competency laid out in the HSE 282/28 Fit Testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment Facepieces. Completing this course will assist any candidate who wishes to complete the Fit2Fit accreditation with BSIF. Selection of adequate and suitable RPE. Ability to correctly fit a facepiece and perform pre-use fit checks. How to perform a correct Fit Test with the chosen method. Interpretation of the Fit Test results. HSE Regulations and the Approved Codes of practice relating to Face Fit Testing. Aimed towards individuals wishing to attain the competence level and carry out Face Fit Testing for half mask and filtering facepieces, as stipulated in document OC 282/28 Para 24. This will assist in Fit2Fit accreditation. Understand the importance of HSE 282/28. Understand the theory of qualitative testing. Be able to set up a qualitative test kit in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Be able to complete sensitivity test. Be able to record details of tester and results of sensitivity test. Be able to instruct the candidate in the requirements of the test. Complete a fit test in accordance with HSE 282/28. Be able to identify poorly and correctly fitting face pieces. Interpret the results and rectify any failures. Troubleshoot certain problems within the qualitative test equipment. Unassemble, store and maintain qualitative kit in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. 5 hours Quantitative Face Fit Testing Training Our Quantitative training course covers the 14 points of competency laid out in the HSE 282/28 Fit Testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment Facepieces. Completing this course will assist any candidate who wishes to complete the Fit2Fit accreditation with BSIF. Selection of adequate and suitable RPE. Ability to correctly fit a facepiece and perform pre-use fit checks. How to perform a correct Fit Test with the chosen method. Interpretation of the Fit Test results. HSE Regulations and the Approved Codes of practice relating to Face Fit Testing. Aimed towards individuals wishing to attain the competence level and carry out Face Fit Testing and maintenance according to the manufacturer s instructions as stipulated in document OC 282/28 Para 24. This will assist in Fit2Fit accreditation. Understand the importance of HSE 282/28. Understand the theory of quantitative testing. Be able to set up a Portacount in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Be able to complete daily checks of equipment. Be able to input data into required fields of TSI software. Be able to instruct the candidate in the requirements of the test. Complete a fit test in accordance with HSE 282/28. Be able to identify poorly and correctly fitting face pieces. Interpret the results and rectify any failures. Trouble shoot certain problems within the Portacount system. Unassemble, store and maintain Portacount 8020 in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Number of Delegates Four One day