Law At Work

CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene
2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-20 17:00, 2023-10-03 09:00 - 2023-10-05 17:00 (Europe/Jersey) | Law At Work Learning Academy, 22-24 Seale Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QG, United Kingdom
Who needs this training?
This training is essential for anyone involved in supervising and managing others in a food environment and those wishing to progress from the Foundation Certificate in Food Safety.

Why is this training required?
It is recommended that all food environments should have at least one employee trained to this level.

Learning Outcomes

Introduction to food safety.
Identify food safety hazards.
Know how to apply and monitor good food safety practice.
Food safety management systems.
Food safety training.

IOSH Working Safely Training
2024-03-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Working Safely is ideal for people at any level in any organisation, in any sector, needing a foundation in the essentials of health and safety and provides excellent grounding for further health and safety courses, such as IOSH Managing Safely®

Why is this training required?
Working Safely is for people at any level, in any sector, that require an understanding of the essentials of health and safety. Everyone at work should understand why they must ‘work safely’, not only for legal reasons but also to reduce risk to the business performance.

Learning Outcomes

Introducing Working Safely.
Defining hazards and risks.
Identifying common hazards.
Improving safety performance.

The Right Advice on...Investigation
2024-02-22 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This session is for HR professionals and managers who may have responsibility for running an investigation in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes

Understand what an investigation is.
Know why we investigate and the important of investigation in a fair process.
Understand the role of the investigator.
How to identify and draft allegations.
How to prepare for and conduct an investigation meeting.
Know how to write investigation minutes and present your findings.

For further details on this learning, and/or if you would like to enrol yourself or a member of your team on this learning, please call 887088 or email gemma.renfrey@lawatworkci.com .

Risk Assessment Training
2024-02-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Anyone who may be responsible for either completing or co-ordinating risk assessment activities with their work teams and, additionally, may be required to complete Permits to Work or decide on the training needs of their staff.

Why is this training required?
Risk assessment is a requirement under Jersey health and safety legislation and is a fundamental requirement when designing procedures which are safe and without risk to health.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the health and safety legal duties.
Understand the difference between hazard and risk.
Know how to prepare a risk assessment (site and activity based).
Have an awareness of the hierarchy of control.
Understand what a Permit to Work is.
Understand how risk assessment links to training needs.

Fire Marshal Training
2024-02-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-12-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-07 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Anyone who has a responsibility or duty in an emergency, either mandatory or voluntary needs this training.
Why is this training required?
Anyone with responsibility for any action in a fire needs to be trained in what their proper response should be. As with all emergency plans, they will only be effective if those with actions recognise what those actions are. In any emergency people fall back to their training. If they are not trained, they become victims because they cannot respond in a positive way.
Learning Outcomes

Be able to identify the role of the fire marshal.
Understand how fire works.
Identifying good practice in fire precautions.
Be able to implement an effective fire evacuation action plan.
Carry out a simple fire risk assessment.

The Right Advice on... Recruiting and Onboarding
2024-01-25 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This learning course is designed for those responsible for HR processes, including managers, in their organisation.
Learning Outcomes
The main aim of this session is to develop a broad understanding of:

The legal issues in recruiting.
The different methods of attracting staff.
What selection processes to use.
How to conduct an interview.
Making objective recruitment decisions.
What onboarding should look like.
What contributes to a successful probationary period.

For further details on this learning, and/or if you would like to enrol yourself or a member of your team on this learning, please call 887088 or email gemma.renfrey@lawatworkci.com .

The Right Advice on... Managing Absence
2023-12-03 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This session is designed for those responsible for HR processes, including managers, in their organisation.
Why is this learning required?
Every manager needs to have the tools and knowledge to successfully manage absence to ensure that any process followed meets the requirements of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 and does not compromise the rights of the employee.
Learning Outcomes

The different types of absence.
The impact of absence on the organisation.
The legal pitfalls in dealing with absence.
Monitoring absence using management tools.
Dealing with absence issues in line with best practice.

The Right Advice on... Managing Poor Performance
2023-11-21 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This session is for HR professionals and managers who may have responsibility for managing poor performance.
Why is this learning required?
The sooner you can deal with poor performers, the sooner you can prevent any lasting damage to either team performance or your reputation. And if you can help them turn it around and become successful, then it will actually enhance your reputation.
Learning Outcomes

Have an understanding of the legal issues in dealing with capability.
Understand what we mean by capability.
Be able to identify the causes of performance issues.
Know what a capability process should include.
Be able to make fair decisions on performance.
Understand the process for medical capability.

Manual Handling Training
2023-11-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Anyone who may be at risk from exposure to manual handling injuries at work.

Why is this training required?
According to the most recent report, 26% of all the ill health claims to the Social Security Department related to musculo-skeletal disorders, of which manual handling is one aspect. Employers have a duty to assess the risks from any manual handling activity at their workplace and provide information, instruction and training to eliminate or minimise those risks.

Learning Outcomes

Understand what manual handling is.
Know what individuals and companies’ duties are under the law.
Be able to identify the consequences of poor manual handling.
Know the function of the back, its components and the conditions that can affect the back.
How to plan a lift before undertaking to ensure you lift safely.

Working at Height Awareness Training
2023-11-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Anyone managing, carrying out or affected by work at height. This course does not cover the specialised skills required to carry out specific tasks, these must be dealt with by other training.

Why is this training required?
Falls are the largest cause of accidental death in the construction industry. They account for 50% of all fatalities. Injuries can occur from falls of all heights and all working at height requires to be planned and managed. This means that for any work at height, precautions are required to prevent or minimise the risk of injury from a fall.

Learning Outcomes

Understand what is working at height and why it is important.
Recognise the implications of falls from height to businesses and individuals.
Be able to state the hierarchy of working at height and when it should be carried out.
Be able to select the correct equipment for the task in hand.
Specify the issues in the correct use of equipment such as ladders, mobile towers, scaffolds, MEWP’s, harnesses etc.

The Right Advice on... Running a Disciplinary Hearing
2023-11-16 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?

This half day learning is designed for those responsible for HR processes, including Managers, in their organisation.

Why is this learning required?

This short session (2.5 hours) is designed to give practical advice and tips that can be taken back to the workplace and applied immediately.

Learning Outcomes

The main aim of this session is to develop broad understanding of:
· the role of a disciplinary chair
· how to prepare for a disciplinary hearing
· what skills are required
· how to conduct a disciplinary hearing
· how to make a fair decision

Benefits of the learning

To meet the requirements of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003
To ensure managers conduct thorough and successful disciplinary processes
To ensure that any process followed and/or decision made does not compromise the rights of the employee

For further details on this learning, and/or if you would like to enrol yourself or a member of your team on this learning, please call 887088 or email jackie.sillars@lawatworkci.com .

Conflict Resolution
2023-11-10
Who needs this training?
This course is suitable for both registered and support staff working within the care industry.
Why is this training required?
The aim of this course is to recognise different aspects of conflict that care staff may encounter and to understand and be confident in diffusing the conflict. CPD Accredited.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise common causes of conflict, warning and danger signs.
Understand different styles of communication in order to resolve the conflict.
Know how to conduct real-time personal safety risk assessments.
Understand the principles for de-escalating the conflict.
Gain a range of skills to reduce and manage angry and aggressive behaviour.
Understand the use of ‘reasonable force’ as a last resort.

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Training
2023-11-09 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Managing Safely is for supervisors, managers and directors of smaller organisations in any sector, and any organisation. It is designed to provide candidates with an opportunity to refresh the key parts of Managing Safely, through an engaging and practical course. Our focus emphasises on a Plan-Do-Check-Act safety and health management system.
Note: Anyone wishing to attend this course must hold an IOSH Managing Safely certificate. Evidence of the qualification will be requested upon booking.

Why is this training required?
This course enhances the ability of those who have previously complete the IOSH Managing Safely course to understand and meet general legislative requirements to manage health and safety within the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Thinking back.
Leadership.
Plan.
Do.
Check.
Act.

Asbestos Awareness Training
2023-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
Anyone who may be at risk from exposure to airborne asbestos fibres in workplace buildings and structures during their normal day to day work. Particularly those involved in demolition, refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades.

Why is this training required?
To comply with the training requirements of the Jersey Management of Exposure to Asbestos in Workplace Buildings and Structures Approved Code of Practice – ACoP 8 and ensure that anyone that might be exposed to asbestos fibres understand the risks and how these can be managed.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the properties of asbestos and its effects on health.
Be able to identify the types, uses and likely occurrence in buildings and plant.
Be aware of Jersey prosecutions involving exposure to asbestos fibres in air and identify where the companies failed under the health and safety legislation.
Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos.
Be able to implement general procedures to deal with an emergency.

The Right Advice on... Recruiting and Onboarding
2023-10-12 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This learning course is designed for those responsible for HR processes, including managers, in their organisation.
Learning Outcomes
The main aim of this session is to develop a broad understanding of:

The legal issues in recruiting.
The different methods of attracting staff.
What selection processes to use.
How to conduct an interview.
Making objective recruitment decisions.
What onboarding should look like.
What contributes to a successful probationary period.

Display Screen Equipment Assessor
2023-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
With more and more people working with computers, either office or home based, for a greater part of their working lives, the risks from badly designed workstations or simply sitting badly can have long term health issues and impact on productivity. This training is aimed to help persons given the responsibility of assessing the risks computer users are exposed to and providing sensible advice based on government advice and good practice covering information from the Jersey DSE code of practice and UK regulations.
Who needs this training?
Any person given the responsibility of assessing risks users are exposed to at computer workstations. This training is designed to provide assessors with the knowledge and practical actions they need to take when assessing the risks faced by their colleagues using computers.
Learning Outcomes

Understand the main requirements of relevant legislation as they relate to display screen equipment use.
Describe the possible harmful effects to the eyes, musculoskeletal system, skin, nervous system, and psychological wellbeing of people that may be caused by the use of DSE.
Carry out risk assessments, identify techniques for reducing risk and make recommendations for corrective action to minimise harm that may be caused to DSE users and operators.
Appreciate how DSE assessment is an integral part of overall health and safety management in an organisation.

Benefits of this course

To meet the requirements of Health and Safety legislation.
To protect employees from the ill effects of working at computer workstations.
Provide a cost-effective method to assess risks using in house trained.

The Right Advice on... Bullying and Harassment
2023-09-28 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
Any person who is responsible for ensuring that their workplace conforms with the requirements of Regulation 4 under the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018.
Why is this learning required?
Every manager needs to have an understanding of the law and good practice on bullying and harassment, including harassment as a form of unlawful discrimination and employers’ liability for harassment.
Learning Outcomes

What is bullying and harassment?
Constructive and destructive criticism.
What are the legal implications?
The notion of creating an offensive environment.
Preventing bullying and harassment.
Employers liability.
Keeping the workplace free of bullying and harassment.

Capacity and Self-Determination - Introduction to Law and Carer Responsibilities
2023-09-27 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
All care staff need to be aware of the principles of the Capacity and Self-Determination Law, understand what a capacity assessment consists of and be aware of best interest decision making. This training is conversational and interactive and based on a case study which demonstrates the process of establishing if someone has capacity or not. Most importantly the training is specifically designed for Jersey legislation. CPD Accredited.
Learning Outcomes

To understand the five core principles that underpin the law and the way they affect how the law is understood and used in practice.
To be aware of the assessment of capacity and understand the best interest decisions process on behalf of a person who lacks capacity.
Understanding roles and responsibilities when providing care and treatment to a person who lacks capacity.
Being aware of what constitutes restraint when providing care to a person who lacks capacity.

Price is inclusive of GST.

CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
2023-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
This training is essential for anyone working in pubs, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, food retail outlets, hospitals, care homes and schools who comes into contact and handles food.

Why is this training required?
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they prepare, serve, and/ or sell is perfectly safe to eat.

Learning Outcomes

Define the key terms for food safety.
State the consequences of poor standards of food safety.
Describe the groups of people most at risk from food-borne illness.
Outline, in general terms, the requirements of legislation for food business operators and food handlers.
Outline the role and powers of enforcement officers and local authorities to control food that is unsafe.
State the possible consequences of non-compliance with food safety legislation.
Explain what is meant by due diligence.
State the importance of food safety training.

The Right Advice on… Dealing with a Grievance
2023-09-15 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
Who needs this learning?
This session is for HR professionals and managers who may have responsibility for dealing with a grievance.
Why is this learning required?
Handling grievances in a quick and efficient manner can be extremely beneficial to an employer – you can maintain good employment relationships, prevent small issues escalating to big problems and avoid claims in Employment Tribunals.
Learning Outcomes

Understand and define what a grievance is.
Identify the reasons for grievances.
Understand the principles of constructive unfair dismissal.
State the grievance process.
Carry out a grievance hearing.
Recognise possible outcomes.

IOSH Managing Safely Training
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-14
Who needs this training?
Managing Safely is for supervisors, managers and directors of smaller organisations in any sector, and any organisation. It is designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams and provides excellent grounding for further health and safety courses, such as IOSH Managing Safely®
Why is this training required?
This course develops supervisors, managers and director’s ability to understand and meet general legislative requirements to manage health and safety within the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Introducing Managing Safely.
Assessing risks.
Controlling risks.
Understanding your responsibilities.
Identifying hazards.
Investigating accidents and incidents.
Measuring safety performance.

The Right Advice on...Running a Redundancy Programme
2023-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this learning?
This session is for HR professionals and managers who may have responsibility for running a redundancy programme.
Why is this learning required?
Under Jersey employment legislation employees have the right not to be unfairly dismissed, including for reasons of redundancy. Employers need to know what the requirements are to ensure a fair process is followed.
Learning Outcomes

Understanding what redundancy is.
Know what the reasons for redundancy are under legislation.
Understand the basic principles; what they are and what you need to do.
Understand the differences between individual and collective redundancies.
Able to apply a fair selection criteria.
Know what your obligations are under legislation.
How to manage redundancy survivors.

Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Dementia Awareness Training
2023-07-05 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Jersey)
Who needs this training?
All care staff working within the Care Industry.

This training is a mandatory requirement for all care staff. This training provides insights and understanding in working with people who experience either learning disabilities, mental health or dementia. It supports staff in providing the appropriate care and assistance to the individual and their families. The course uses the principles of person-centred care and is taught utilising anonymised case studies and requires a high level of learner participation. CPD Accredited.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the difference between functional mental illness, learning disabilities and
dementia.
Recognise the different conditions associated with mental illness, dementia and learning disability.
Be aware of the healthcare needs of people living with mental illness, dementia or a
learning disability.
Recognise the impact our behaviours have on service users care and comfort.
Identify the adjustments which may be necessary in delivering person-centred care.
Be aware of the legal frameworks, policy and guidelines relating to the treatment and
care of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities.
