Who is this qualification for?
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a comprehensive course in health and safety awareness. It is designed to meet the Health and Safety regulations and covers regulations, precautions, planning, risk assessing, PPE, individual sectors, what causes accidents, employer/employee responsibilities, RIDDOR, COSHH, first aid, workstation/VDU safety, working at heights, gas safety, occupational health, infection control, electricity, enforcement and the dangers and links in the regulations in fire and manual handling.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 5 hours of learning, typically over one day.
Topics covered
What is Health and Safety
Why is Health and Safety Important
Causes of Accidents
Workplace Illness
Good Housekeeping
Acts and Regulations
RIDDOR
Accident Reporting
COSHH Regulations & Data Sheets
Health and Safety Regulations and Policy
Employee Welfare
Employer and Employee’s Responsibilities
HASAWA and MHSWR Law Regulations
Employee’s Training
Manager’s Role
Self Employed
Enforcement
Penalties for Non-Compliance of H&S Laws
Workplace Policies and Procedures
Risk Assessment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Warning Signs
Fire – Causes and What to Do
Manual Handling
Guidelines for Lifting
Working at Height
Work-related disorders and diseases
Hazards and Control Measures
Reporting Problems
First Aid Planning and Basic Advice
Assessment method
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
