Health and Safety

Introduction

Designed as a first level course incorporating fundamental occupational health and safety knowledge for all employees that will enable them to contribute to any health and safety management system. The programme covers a defined syllabus and is assessed by a short objective test consisting of 30 multi-choice questions.

Duration

Half Day

Target Group

Employees with little or no prior knowledge of current health & safety legislation who require a nationally recognised certificate.

Aims

To provide attendees with information on health and safety issues, which they will encounter during their working day.

Objectives

• To promote a positive health & safety culture
• To increase awareness of health & safety issues
• To carryout assigned tasks in both a safe and efficient manner
• To understand the legal responsibilities of both the employer and employee as defined by the Health & Safety at Work Act.

Course Content

• Health and safety at work - Health and safety law
• Prevention of accidents and ill health - Risk assessment
• First aid at work - Personal protective equipment
• Workplace health, safety and welfare - Work equipment
• Electricity - Fire prevention
• Occupational health - Hazardous substances
• Ergonomics and workstation design - Manual handling
• Noise

Safety Requirements

As the instruction is carried out on site, the client’s site regulations/requirements must be adhered to.

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Health and Safety Training Course PDF