Health and Wellbeing

Home should be a place you can relax and get away from daily life stressors. But for many people at home, the pressure builds, making anxiety levels soar. Although it’s consistently voted top of the list as the thing that makes us feel stressed out, money is actually a fairly minor cause of actual stress.

Everyone understands the importance of good health and safety in the workplace. Poor health and safety can lead to an increased risk of accidents, injury, and even death.
The benefits of good health and safety are obvious: for the employee, it can mean a safer, healthier and happier working environment. For the employer, it can mean increased productivity and workforce motivation - It benefits everyone to have good health and safety within the workplace.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

Foster a respectful and inclusive environment with this essential learning path for maritime professionals. Covering harassment and bullying prevention, equality and diversity, and equal treatment training, each course provides vital knowledge and practical strategies to promote fairness, respect, and inclusivity on board. Ideal for maritime leaders and crew members committed to building a supportive and equitable workplace.

Prioritise your mental health and wellbeing with this comprehensive learning path designed for maritime professionals. Covering critical topics such as suicide awareness, maritime wellbeing, resilience, fatigue management, stress management, and mental health awareness, each course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to promote a healthy, balanced life at sea. Ideal for seafarers and maritime crew members seeking to enhance their mental health and foster a supportive and resilient onboard environment.

We all know the dangers involved with a fire in the workplace. It can cause devastation to machinery, materials, and most importantly, people's lives.

It is critical that we all have an understanding of fire safety and how we can reduce the risks of a fire in our organisation. No matter what position you are in, every person has a responsibility to themselves and each other in creating an environment safe from fire.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

This course explores the importance of social wellbeing for maritime seafarers, covering key components, influencing factors, and practical strategies to enhance social interactions on board. It addresses challenges such as cultural diversity and confined living spaces, emphasising effective communication and mental health support. It provides information and examples for self-paced learning, helping seafarers create a positive and inclusive social environment.

Modern slavery is a grave violation of human rights, a crime that robs individuals of their freedom and dignity.

This course on spiritual wellbeing is designed specifically for maritime seafarers to help enhance their overall health, resilience, and sense of community.

Spiritual wellbeing involves finding inner peace, a sense of purpose, and a connection to something greater than oneself. It is not limited to religious practices but includes personal values and experiences that bring meaning to life.

We explored the importance of spiritual wellbeing, highlighting its positive impact on mental, emotional, and physical health.

Recognising the critical importance of First Aid in both the workplace and everyday life, Whitaker Training has crafted this series of 6 bite-sized courses that you can follow in sequence or use as a reference when needed. The introductory course, Fundamentals - First Aid Essentials, sets the foundation for the series. Subsequent courses delve into Basic Life Support, CPR & AED; Bleeding, Choking & Shock; Fractures, Spinal Injury, Burns & Minor Injuries; Heart Attack, Poisoning & Stroke; and Diabetes, Asthma & Anaphylaxis. Equip yourself with life-saving skills and knowledge through Whitaker Training's comprehensive First Aid series.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of work, family, and other obligations. However, it's important to remember that taking care of yourself should be a top priority.

This is part 2 of our 6-course series covering the First Aid Essentials.
Everyone knows how critically important First Aid is for both the workplace and life in general. This First Aid series contains 6 bite-sized courses – you can go through them in order or refer to each course as you wish.

This series will cover the following topics:
1. Fundamentals - First Aid Essentials.
2. Basic Life Support, CPR & AED (this course).
3. Bleeding, Choking & Shock.
4. Fractures, Spinal Injury, Burns & Minor Injuries.
5. Heart Attack, Poisoning & Stroke.
6. Diabetes, Asthma & Anaphylaxis.

This is part 6 of our 6-course series covering the First Aid Essentials.
Everyone knows how critically important First Aid is for both the workplace and life in general. This First Aid series contains 6 bite-sized courses – you can go through them in order or refer to each course as you wish.

This series will cover the following topics:
1. Fundamentals - First Aid Essentials.
2. Basic Life Support, CPR & AED.
3. Bleeding, Choking & Shock.
4. Fractures, Spinal Injury, Burns & Minor Injuries.
5. Heart Attack, Poisoning & Stroke.
6. Diabetes, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (this course).