For Theatres
RB Health and Safety Solutions Ltd are specialists within the theatre and production industry. Our expert consultants and trainers are qualified to a high standard and all have the experience to understand the unique set of demands which are placed on an organisation working within this environment.
Our theatre specific training courses are designed and developed to ensure that they are relevant to our area, and can be tailored to your own organisational needs. Our trainers and consultants are highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable as they all have years of experience within the theatre and production environment.
V indicates a virtual version of this course is available.
THEATRE FIRE MARSHAL: TRAIN THE TRAINER
The Theatre Fire Marshal Train the Trainer course is intended for individuals who wish to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their own 'in-house' Fire Marshal training.
Megamover
This course has been designed to train candidates in the safe use and operation of a Megamover.
Protestor Awareness
This course is designed to equip your team with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage and respond to protestor incidents.
Manual Handling Train the Trainer V
This Manual Handling – Train the Trainer course is intended for individuals who wish to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their own ‘in – house’ manual handling training.
Covid-19 Compliance Officer for Theatres V
This course provides candidates with the essential knowledge and skills to operate as a COVID-19 Compliance Officer in a Theatre and Production environment.
Counter Terrorism
This course has been designed to run in conjunction with the ACT Awareness eLearning offered by ProtectUK.
Audience Response Training V
The aim of this course is to enable candidates to prevent and identify conflict within the theatre industry and when dealing with patrons.
Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace
This 2 Day course has been developed to provide learners with the tools and knowledge on how to Supervise First Aid for Mental Health and Well-being within the workplace. This is equivalent to a Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.
Workplace Mental Health
Accredited by FAIB, this one-day course is a 6.5 hour session to raise awareness of mental health within the workplace. This is equivalent to a Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health.
Asbestos Awareness V
This training course offers anyone who could be exposed to asbestos in their work activities the knowledge and skills to identity and control any potential exposure.
AED Training for Theatres
This course is based on the basic AED training course with additional aspects to suit the theatre environment.
Advanced Work & Rescue at Height for Theatre & Production
This course is for staff who require more advanced On Rope, Work Positioning Techniques to access areas beyond the scope of normal Working at Height training.
Basic Life Support for Theatre and Production
Candidates learn how to provide basic first aid including administering CPR.
Contractor Management V
We offer training and certification in health and safety procedures, protocols, and legislation while working with on-site contractors.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) V
This course enables candidates to understand the ways in which chemicals can cause harm, control methods and how to complete the appropriate paperwork to be compliant with the regulations.
CDM in the Entertainment Industry V
This course is designed specifically for the Theatre and Production industry, delivers practical training for those who need an update on the new Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM 2015) that have been enforced since 6th April 2015.
First Aid at Work for Theatre and Production
Accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) this course complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
Mental Health Awareness
Accredited by FAIB, this half day course is an introductory 4-hour session to raise awareness of mental health within the workplace. This is the equivalent to a Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor V
This training course is aimed to give DSE Assessors the knowledge and skills to undertake suitable DSE assessments to ensure that any DSE users in their area are working safely and that the appropriate paperwork is complete to a satisfactory level.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness V
All employers have a legal duty under Display Screen Equipment Regulations (Reg 6) to provide suitable training to all DSE users.
Evacuation Chair Training
“Effective management arrangements need to be put in place for those that need help to escape” (HM Government, Fire Safety Risk Assessments). This guidance also confirms that specialist evacuation chairs (evac chairs) maybe necessary to negotiate stairs.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) for Theatre and Production
Accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) this course complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations. The course is practically based helping candidates learn and apply the training to real life emergency situations applicable to their venue, either on or off stage
First Aid for the Dance Industry
Tailored to the dance industry this course will cover the basic first aid requirements for common injuries to dancers.
First Aid at Work Refresher for Theatre and Production
This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and is for candidates who wish to refresh and update their current accredited 3 day First Aid at Work Certificate.
Fire Marshal for Theatres V
Staff expected to undertake the role of fire marshals (often called fire wardens), or form part of a firefighting team require more advanced training than the basic fire awareness. This course will cover the duties of these vital roles within theatre and production environments.
Fire Awareness for Theatres V
Employers have a legal duty to provide staff with basic fire training and ensure that they attend regular refreshers.
IOSH Working Safely for Theatre and Production V
The little brother of the highly acclaimed Managing Safely for Theatre and Production course, this one-day course will offer a working knowledge of health and safety within the unique and demanding environment of the theatre and entertainment industry.
IOSH Managing Safely for Theatre and Production V
The world’s first ever “IOSH Managing Safely for Theatre and Production” training course. Created specifically for the theatre, production and entertainment industry.
IOSH Managing Safely for Theatre and Production (Refresher) V
Created specifically for the theatre, production and entertainment industry, this course is the one day refresher to update candidates on changes in legislation as well as refresh your knowledge on subjects such as risk assessments.
Ladder Inspection
Ensuring that ladders are safe to use is an important step in reducing the risks associated with ladder use.
Manual Handling (Theatre and Production Specific) V
This course has been designed specifically to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake the unique manual handling challenges presented by working in this industry.
Paediatric First Aid (for Chaperones)
Accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) this 12 hour course meets the standard required by OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage with a particular focus on anyone working around children within the theatre and production industry.
Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety
This course is a Level 2 certification, accredited by Highfield
Risk Assessment (Theatre Specific) V
This training course offers an in-depth look into the processes and practices involved in carrying out suitable risk assessments, focusing on the types of hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken within a theatre and production environment.
Rescue from Height for Theatre and Production
Working at height with harnesses could leave someone suspended should they fall. The Work at Height Regulations place a duty on the employer in such circumstances to have a method to get these individuals to a place of safety.
Theatre Fire Officer
Many theatres are required to have an on-duty ‘Theatre Fire Officer’ as part of their local authority licensing and to comply with the ‘Rules of Management for Places of Entertainment’.
Tallescope Rescue
The use of Tallescopes in the industry is common place. Should someone become unwell or unable to descend the Tallescope unaided then the employer has a legal and moral obligation to get the person to a place of safety where further help (such as medical assistance) can be given.
Tallescope (Safe use of Tallescopes)
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) state that untrained persons using Tallescopes has been a contributory factor in many accidents involving this equipment (2014, code of practice for use of Tallescopes for working at height in theatres).
Work at Height Rescue Plan Refresher Training
This is the opportunity to refresh your Rescue from Height trained staff with a Competent RB Work at Height Training Instructor, the training with Live Casualties is carried out on your venue specific Work at Height Rescue Plans
Work at Height and Ladder Safety V
Ensuring that ladders are safe to use is an important step in reducing the risks associated with ladder use.
Working at Height (Harness) for Theatre and Production
Using harnesses and work at height equipment is common place in this environment and it is often considered that this is one of the most significant risks within the industry.
Working and Rescue from Height for Theatre and Production
This course combines the ‘Work at Height (Harnesses) for Theatre and Production’ and ‘Rescue from Height for Theatre and Production’ courses for those who want to train the same staff in both courses over a two day period.
eLearning
Theatre Specific Fire Awareness
This training is designed to give you a basic awareness in theatre fire safety and the key elements required in an evacuation.
eLearning
Mental wellbeing at work
This e-learning module provides you with a basic understanding of mental wellbeing.
eLearning
Theatre Specific Manual Handling
All employers have a legal duty under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations to ensure employees are suitably trained.
eLearning
Theatre Specific COSHH Awareness
Anyone using such chemicals or who may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials should have an understanding of the ways in which chemicals can cause harm, their use and control of COSHH.