Health and Safety in the Workplace
Full Day Course

It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training to employees to allow them to work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk.

 

This course is ideal for all employees, as it helps candidates develop a greater understanding of health and safety issues and the role that everyone plays in maintaining a safe working environment. What’s more, with subjects covered in just one day, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification is the ideal way for organisations to improve health and safety awareness, whilst minimising disruption to everyday business operations!

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Qualification Gained: Qualification gained through this course is a Qualsafe Award Level 2.


To register your interest in this course, enquire today.

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Course Breakdown:
The following information is what content will be covered in this course:
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Health and safety laws, including:
- Training and competence in the workplace
- Communicating health and safety information
• Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy
• Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards:
- Slips, trips and falls
- Manual handling
- Fire safety
- Working from height
- Electricity
- Hazardous substances
- Workplace conditions
- Ergonomics
- Equipment
- Noise and vibration
- Transport and vehicles
- Violence
- Smoking, alcohol and drugs
- Stress
• Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
• Recording incidents, accidents and ill health