Objectives
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
Recall the fundamental requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act
Explain common Health & Safety terms
Understand who is responsible for Health & Safety and the consequences of contravening safety legislation
Refer to COSHH and identify potentially hazardous substances at work
Identify and control risks associated with manual handling
Identify hazards and potential risks for accidents in the workplace
Understand risk assessments and control of risks
Follow fire safety protocol and learn about prevention of fires
Refer to first aid provisions at work and responses to accident or injury
Appreciate and adhere to your company’s Health and Safety policy
Topics
Health & Safety statistics
The meaning of RIDDOR
Risk assessment processes and controls
Slips, trips, falls and working at height
First Aid provision
Hazardous substances in the workplace
Use of data sheets
REACH regulations
Fire safety law
Causes, prevention and response to a fire
Manual handling injuries, definition and the law
Criminal vs Civil law, negligence and the consequences
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Regulations and European Directives
Employer and employee responsibilities