Watford South Junction

  • Supplied and installed 180 hollow bearers
  • Relocated 2 hollow bearers in final quarter
  • Provided cable management for 12 hollow bearers
  • Scrap clearing
  • Civil engineering works
  • Midweek night and weekend possessions

Haigh Rail was awarded its first contract with Network Rail as a Principal Contractor Licence (PCL) holder at Watford South Junction at the end of 2016. This success came only a few weeks after the announcement of the company’s provisional PCL status.

After previous contracts working for Siemens on the Watford Remodelling Project, railway infrastructure contractor Haigh Rail acted as a Principal Contractor in its own right for the final quarter of the project.

The scope of the works for the overall contract included the supply and installation of 180No hollow bearers. Haigh Rail delivered the full scope of works. The final quarter was particularly challenging, whereby Haigh Rail managed the installation of 37 hollow bearers, relocated a further 2 (incorrectly installed by others) and provided cable management to a further 12 (which were again put in by others, this time without the cables being installed). Haigh Rail also cleared the scrap with the use of an RRV to a designated access point.

Haigh Rail was also responsible for the management of the lineside civil engineering works, which included constructing walkways and they also provided a clear and level site compound, which housed the appropriate welfare facilities for the duration of the works. The works were completed to the satisfaction of Network Rail during a series of midweek night and weekend possessions of the line.

This is an outstanding achievement – one which is testament to the company’s wholehearted commitment to railway assurance.

First Aid at Work Annual Refresher (QAR)

Course Overview

The HSE guidelines state that employers should ensure their first aiders remain up to date with their skill and knowledge. As such, the HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher.

Course Content:

  • Conduct a primary survey
  • Recovery position
  • Treatment of a seizure
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Types of external bleeds
  • Treatment of an external bleed
  • Management of shock

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children

Course Overview

This regulated qualification provides delegates with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in basic Life Support on both adults and children.

Course Content:

  • Assessing the scene for danger
  • Levels of consciousness
  • Recovery position
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – adult, child and infant
  • Adult, child and infant choking

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis

Course Overview

This regulated qualification provides delegates with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in basic life support and the management of anaphylaxis. This qualification has been designed for anyone who has a responsibility to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis in an emergency situation. This could be at home or the workplace and has been approved by the Anaphylaxis Campaign.

Course Content:

  • Assessing the scene for danger
  • Levels of consciousness
  • Recovery position
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Triggers of anaphylaxis
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms
  • Administer treatment
  • Features of various adrenaline auto-injectors
  • Safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector
  • Disposal of sharps

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)

Course Overview

This regulated qualification provides delegates with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in basic Life Support and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Course Content:

  • Assessing the scene for danger
  • Levels of consciousness
  • Recovery position
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Safety considerations when using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Safe use of an AED
  • The use of an AED on a child
  • Procedure if the casualty shows signs of life
  • Handing over the casualty

QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 1 Day

Course Overview

This regulated qualification provides delegates with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after children.

This qualification which has been designed alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is ideal for those who have gained a level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have entered into an early year setting and wish to be included in staff ratios. This qualification is also ideal for anyone who cares for infants/children, such as parent and/or guardians.

Course Content

  • The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • minimising the risk of infection
  • completing an accident report form scene
  • survey/primary survey
  • Recovery position for an infant/child
  • Assist an infant/child who is experiencing a seizure
  • Infant/child CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
  • Choking
  • Types and severity of bleeding in infants/child
  • Control external bleed
  • Recognise an infant/child who is suffering from shock
  • Administer first aid to infant/child suffering from shock

QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 2 Days

Course Overview

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person who has a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and layout of the premises and increase their paediatric first aid provision accordingly to ensure that a paediatric first aider is available to respond to emergencies quickly.

Course Content

  • The role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Minimising the risk of infection
  • Completing an accident report form
  • Scene survey/primary survey
  • Recovery position for an infant/child
  • Assist an infant/child who is experiencing a seizure
  • Infant/child CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
  • Choking
  • Types and severity of bleeding in infants/children
  • Control external bleed
  • Recognise an infant/child who is suffering from shock
  • Administer first aid to infant/child suffering from shock
  • Administer first aid for minor injuries
  • Fractures
  • Head injuries
  • Neck/back injuries

  • How to recognise and manage:
    • Eye injuries
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Allergic reactions
    • Meningitis
    • Febrile convulsions
    • Extreme cold/heat
    • Burns and scalds
    • Poisons
    • Anaphylaxis

    QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First at Work (QCF) – 1 Day

    Course Overview

    The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

    Course Content

    • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
    • Minimising the risk of infection
    • Completing an accident report form
    • Scene survey/primary survey
    • Levels of consciousness
    • Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
    • Recovery position
    • Managing a seizure
    • Choking
    • Identify the types of external bleeds
    • Control external bleeding
    • Recognise and dealing with shock
    • Administer first aid to a casualty with a minor injury
    • How to deal with a burn/scald

    QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Renewal (RQF) – 2 Days

    Course Overview

    The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable number of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

    Course Content

    • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
    • Minimising the risk of infection
    • Completing an accident report form
    • Scene survey/primary survey
    • Levels of consciousness
    • Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
    • Recovery position
    • Managing a seizure
    • Choking
    • Identify the types of external bleeds
    • Control external bleeding
    • Recognise and deal with shock
    • Fractures
    • Dislocations
    • Sprains and strains
    • Dealing with a suspected head injury
    • Dealing with a suspected spinal injury
    • Recognise the different types of chest injuries
    • Recognise the severity of a burn and scald
    • Eye injuries
    • Poisons
    • Heart attack
    • Stroke
    • Epilepsy
    • Asthma
    • Diabetes

    QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) – 3 Days

    Course Overview

    The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

    Course Content:

    • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
    • Minimising the risk of infection
    • Completing an accident report form
    • Scene survey/primary survey
    • Levels of consciousness
    • Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
    • Recovery position
    • Managing a seizure
    • Choking
    • Identify the types of external bleeds
    • Control external bleeding
    • Recognise and deal with shock
    • Fractures
    • Dislocations
    • Sprains and strains
    • Dealing with a suspected head injury
    • Dealing with a suspected spinal injury
    • Recognise the different types of chest injuries
    • Recognise the severity of a burn and scald
    • Eye injuries
    • Poisons
    • Heart attack
    • Stroke
    • Epilepsy
    • Asthma
    • Diabetes