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Description
This online Introduction to Health and Safety will discuss the importance of a safe work environment that supports and encourages a healthy workforce. Participants will learn how to protect themselves and their colleagues from common workplace hazards and how to contribute to a culture of safety at work.
What topics are covered in this Introduction to Health and Safety?
- Health and safety at work
- What is health and safety and Why is it important?
- Responsibility for safety
- Hazards in the workplace
- Safety statements and Risk assessments
- Manual handling
- Slips, trips and falls
- Fire safety
- Ergonomics
- First aid
- Managing a safe work environment
- Employer’s and employee’s actions
- Safety officers and safety representatives
- Personal protective equipment
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Distinguish between employer and employee responsibilities with regards to health and safety at work
- Understand the relationship between hazards, risks and control measures in the workplace
- Follow the correct procedures in emergency situations
- Contribute towards a safe working environment
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment (80% pass mark required), a downloadable certificate is immediately available.
