COVID-19

COVID-19 – Current Training Guidance for Face to Face Training and for arranged site visits

COVID-19 is having an impact on all business and organisations across the UK and GJ Training & Consultation is no different. 

During the current situation and for the foreseeable future, GJ Training & Consultation is committed to ensuring all training sessions, delegates and face to face sessions are presented in as safe environment as possible, following the very latest guidance from the Government, HSE and Public Health England. 

We wanted to let you know about the new safety measures we are now implementing and asking all our customers to implement to ensure all sessions and tasks are carried out safely. 

The HSE and Fire Authorities have announced that all businesses must maintain appropriate levels of First Aid, Fire management and general standards of H&S within all workplaces. 

So as from July 2020, GJ Training & Consultation will once again start to arrange H&S related training and site visits  for all clients following the below guidance. 

We are taking these steps to ensure all sessions and tasks are as safe as possible for all customers and delegates and are in line with Government guidance at this time.

Guidance for all training sessions:

1. At the start of all training sessions there will be a brief slide / discussion on the importance of remaining safe, infection control and social distancing to ensure all delegates are fully aware
2. Hand washing facilities must be available and will be encouraged throughout all sessions
3. Hand sanitisers will be available and offered to all delegates throughout the sessions
4. Social distancing guidelines need to be followed wherever possible by all delegates (this includes all breaks)
5. Sessions will be subject to change or postponement at very short notice (if necessary) if any delegate arrives to a session feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19
6. Delegates must only attend any session if they are feeling well and are showing no signs or symptoms of COVID-19 (delegates that are showing any sign of a new persistent cough, high temperature, loss or change to sense of smell or taste, MUST NOT ATTEND THE SESSION)
7. Delegates must not attend any session if anyone within their immediate family are unwell or showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19
8. Trainers will only present sessions if they are feeling well and have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19
9. Any training venue will need to be COVID-19 free on the day of the session
10. PPE will be made available throughout the sessions wherever required – this will include face masks and gloves and must be provided by the client / venue
11. All sessions are restricted to a maximum number of delegates depending on the size of the training room
12. The training rooms will be pre-determined to be either small, medium and large
13. Small sized training rooms will be restricted to a maximum of 6 delegates (to be agreed with the trainer)
14. Medium sized training rooms will be restricted to a maximum of 9 delegates (to be agreed with the trainer)
15. Large sized training rooms will be restricted to a maximum of 12 delegates (to be agreed with the trainer)
16. Extra large sized halls will be restricted to a maximum of 16 delegates (to be agrees with the trainer)
17. As much as possible, delegates will be seated 2 meters apart throughout the session
18. Any practical or close work will be carried out in groups of no more than 3 delegates

For First Aid Sessions Only:

1. Each delegate will have their own manikin and materials (for large groups, 2 delegates will share a manikin and for extra large groups, 3 delegates will share a manikin))
2. Manikins will be cleaned and disinfected in front of the group before and after each use
3. Gloves will be issued to delegates wherever possible and required
4. Anti-bacterial wipes will be available
5. CPR guidelines have changed and will be discussed throughout each session

Guidance for any site visit:

1. At the start of any site visit, all parties will need to ensure they are safe and well, and face masks worn at all times during the visit
2. Any employee of GJ Training & Consultation will communicate with the site prior to any visit to ensure everyone is safe and well
3. Site visits will be postponed and and rescheduled for a later date if there is anyone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
4. GJ Training & Consultation employees will ensure they always wear face masks, regularly clean their hands and promote social distancing whenever possible 

Please note: These guidelines will be reviewed on a monthly basis and are subject to change at any time.

GJTraining would like to take this opportunity to thank all clients in advance in our joint commitment to implementing and following the above guidance. If you would like to discuss this further, please call Graham on 07875891847.