Training Academy

SLAM is a three-day programme designed specifically for managers and supervisors in manufacturing. Developed to reflect the responsibilities and challenges faced, SLAM blends essential safety knowledge with practical application—covering everything from safety management, risk assessment and incident investigation to leadership behaviours and safety conversations.

With National Skills Academy programme recognition, SLAM combines structured learning with tailored company-specific content. Delegates take part in interactive sessions and a practical shop floor exercise, ensuring they leave with the confidence and capability to lead safety effectively in their own environment.

Who should attend: managers and supervisors

Duration: 3 days

Please note we also offer a one day SLAM Refresh training course that is also programme recognised.

Specifically developed for those in lynchpin supervisory roles in the manufacturing sector, this course goes beyond compliance to inspire a genuine commitment to safety. It engages colleagues in why they should CARE using real-life examples, open discussion, and reflection - encouraging them to see safety not just as a priority, but as a core value that should never shift. By connecting with the emotional and moral impact of safety incidents, delegates are challenged to take ownership and embed safety into everyday actions and decisions.

Through practical, hands-on activities, delegates gain the skills to show they CARE and give them the confidence to carry out key safety responsibilities - from start-up checks and hazard identification to safety conversations and reporting. The course culminates in a live safety tour, giving participants the opportunity to apply what they've learned directly on the shop floor. CARE empowers supervisors and team members to lead by example and foster a culture where safety is truly at the heart of everything.

Who should attend: those in a supervisory or team leader role.

Duration: 1 day

Designed for senior leaders, this course explores how leadership behaviours directly influence safety culture and performance. Delegates gain insight into their legal and moral responsibilities, learn how to lead safety tours, monitor performance, and use incidents as opportunities to drive improvement—empowering them to make a meaningful impact on site safety.

Who should attend: senior Leadership Teams and those in a senior leading role.

Duration: 1 day

This session stress-tests a site’s readiness for emergency situations. Delegates will explore potential scenarios, understand when and why incident response and business continuity measures are needed, and learn how to develop or enhance existing plans. A desktop or site-based exercise examines how site teams respond to unfolding events, focusing on decision-making and actions to support major incident readiness.

Who should attend: managers and leaders who would be involved in managing a major incident

Duration: 1 day

This course is for anyone who may lead or support accident investigations. Delegates will learn what to do immediately after an incident, how to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and identify root causes. The training also covers completing company investigation records and determining effective actions to prevent recurrence and support continuous improvement.

Who should attend: anyone who leads or supports on accident investigations

Duration: 1 day

Internal audits are a vital component of any effective health and safety management system. This course equips personnel with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to carry out thorough and meaningful audits. Delegates will learn how to identify key areas for review, gather relevant evidence, and drive actionable improvements to support a site’s continuous improvement journey.

Who should attend: colleagues who have carry out internal audits

Duration: 1 day

Covering the key steps of risk assessment, this highly interactive course supports delegates in confidently assessing risks in line with their company’s requirements. Participants explore hazard identification, potential harm, control measures, and action planning using the hierarchy of control. A practical element allows delegates to apply their learning, including documenting assessments using site-specific forms.

Who should attend: colleagues who carry out or support risk assessment processes

Duration: 1 day

This course gives employees the knowledge and practical skills to manage hazardous substances safely in food and drink manufacturing environments. Delegates learn how substances can cause harm, how to reduce exposure through day-to-day controls, and how to respond to emergencies. The session includes guidance on completing COSHH assessments, with the option to use your company’s own system.

Who should attend: employees who have responsibilities involving working with hazardous substances and / or the completion of COSHH assessments

Duration: 1 day

This course is for those who manage contractors and/or issue permits to work. It covers key elements of contractor control, including appraisal, approval, site induction, and on-site monitoring. Delegates will also learn how to review RAMS effectively. The permit to work section explores system structure, required details, roles and responsibilities, and types of permits used. Successful completion is assessed through practical application of the company’s permit to work process.

Who should attend: Colleagues who manage contractors and / or issue permits to contractors or internal colleagues

Duration: 1 day

This two-day course provides personnel responsible for PUWER assessments with the practical skills and knowledge to carry them out confidently. Day one covers the foundations of PUWER 1998 and BS EN ISO 13857, machinery safety principles, isolation and control measures, equipment selection, and inspection requirements. Day two focuses on applying these skills on site, with delegates completing PUWER and machinery safety assessments in a real-site setting.

Who should attend: colleagues who have a touchpoint with the PUWER Assessment process

Duration: 2 days

This course helps delegates understand the critical importance of managing isolations safely and the consequences when they fail. It explores high-risk activities requiring permits and the hazards involved, with content tailored to the delegate’s role — for example, engineers may cover a wider range of engineering controls and permit processes, while other colleagues may focus on electrical and air isolations. Delegates will gain a step-by-step understanding of the isolation and lock off process, including identifying energy sources, dissipation, and verification. Where applicable, site specific procedures will be incorporated into the training.

Who should attend: colleagues who manage contractors and / or issue permits to contractors or internal colleagues

Duration: ½ day

This course introduces the principles of DSEAR and how explosive atmospheres can form in food and drink manufacturing environments. Delegates learn to identify dangerous substances, recognise ignition sources, understand hazardous area zoning and emergency procedures. Practical elements reinforce awareness of control measures and individual responsibilities in reducing risk in their workplace.

Who should attend: all colleagues working in areas where DSEAR-related risks exist, including those handling or exposed to flammable substances, vapours, or dusts

Duration: ½ day

Leaners will gain insight into fire safety principles and the role of fire wardens in maintaining a safe workplace. Delegates will gain confidence in carrying out their responsibilities, understand site-specific fire protection measures and emergency evacuation procedures, and learn how to monitor and support current fire safety standards and controls.

Who should attend: fire wardens

Duration: tailored to your site requirements this course is generally 6-8 hours

This course equips individuals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage and carry out work at height safely. Delegates explore legal requirements, risk assessment, equipment selection, and emergency planning - building confidence to apply safe working practices in real site scenarios and support continuous improvement.

Who should attend: individuals who may be managing and / or carrying out routine and non-routine activities at height

Duration: 1 day

This highly practical course helps all colleagues understand the risks of manual handling and how to reduce them through safe techniques and lifting aids. Demonstrations on the shop floor reinforces key principles, empowering delegates to handle tasks safely and confidently in their day-to-day roles.

Who should attend: all employees who require an understanding of what manual handling is and require training in effective lifting and handling techniques to reduce the potential for injury.

Duration: Usually 2 hours allowing for multiple sessions to be delivered in one day

As a recognised IOSH training centre, we can deliver the nationally respected Managing Safely course for managers and supervisors across all industries. This course provides essential knowledge and practical tools to manage health and safety effectively, covering risk assessment, incident investigation, legal responsibilities, and performance measurement. Delegates complete the course with a solid foundation in safety management and a recognised IOSH certificate.

Who should attend: Managers and supervisors in any sector or organisation who are responsible for people and processes; for those individuals seeking training aligned to the food and drinks manufacturing sector we would signpost you to the National Skills Academy programme recognised Safety Leadership and Management (SLAM) training

Duration: 3 days