Principles of Health & Safety in the Workplace
In-house Course (4 hour)
The Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace course is designed to raise awareness of health and safety and is applicable to anyone, particularly in preparation for entering a work environment. It is essential that everyone is aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.
This qualification covers the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace, Hazards and Risks, First Aid regulations, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, DSE, COSHH and more essential knowledge to achieve a safety workplace environment.
These CPD course adds credits to your Continuing Professional Development.
Syllabus
- The importance of health and safety in the workplace.
- Legal responsibilities of employers and employees.
- The scope of hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Slips, Trips and Falls.
- First Aid regulations.
- Fire regulation.
- Protective Equipment.
- Electricity.
- Working at Height.
- Manual Handling.
- Safe Work Equipment.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
- COSHH.
- Safety Signage.
- People working in any workplace environment, including retail, manufacturing, food premises and the care environment, or as part of a work experience programme.
- Persons preparing to enter a work environment for first time.
- People who are returning to work, or as part of your induction.
- People wishing to develop knowledge and understanding related to health and safety issues and responsibilities.
- Raise awareness of health and safety.
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
- Identify the hazards and risks related to the workplace.
- Understand workplace health and safety procedures.
- Meeting relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.
Assessment 15 multiple choice questionnaire.
All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a Pass.
This course is a half day programme (4 hour)
In-house training: This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .
Private Course: We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.
E-learning: You can try our Working safely online course.
