Health and Safety

Learn the basics of health and safety with this fascinating course that is an essential training option for employers and employees alike. Whether working in a managerial, manual or administrative position, this course is ideal for those looking to increase their awareness of health and safety and promote a safer working environment for themselves and other staff members.

This course is for:

• Those working in a managerial or supervisory position who are responsible for the welfare of staff members, and those whose duty is to ensure that health and safety regulations are understood and adhered to.
• Anyone who is looking to increase their knowledge of health and safety in a practical way that can be applied both in the workplace and at home.
• Employees who wish to expand their knowledge base, increase their current skill set and boost their employment opportunities and earning potential.

Students who successfully complete the course learn to:

• Define the terms hazard, risk and risk controls, and understand how this applies in a workplace context.
• Understand and explain the importance of risk assessment in a workplace environment.
• Describe the role of a health and safety management system in the workplace.
• Appreciate the importance of implementing emergency plans and procedures, safe systems of work, accident reporting, inspection and monitoring, personal protective equipment, safety signs and first aid.
• Explain the consequences and implications to both the individual and their organisation if they fail to follow health and safety best practices.
• Understand how industry affects the environment, and list the ways in which individuals can minimise pollution and waste so that it can be practically applied in their place of work.
• Implement health and safety regulations within their place of work in order to create a healthier, safer and more sustainable working environment for all members of staff within a business/company/organisation.