Introduction

The best reason for a business to look after the health of its employees and promote their well-being is that it can enhance productivity and loyalty. People with health problems are more likely to be absent from work, less productive when at work, and more likely to leave. As with health, employers are responsible for the physical safety of employees and anyone else who visits the workplace. A list of possible safety measures would be so long it would take us into War and Peace territory. But common-sense measures include making sure that buildings and equipment are in good repair and that the relevant safety regulations are carefully followed. This is why a health & safety risk assessment is so essential for every organization.

The course covers the most crucial aspects of health and safety that are present in every workplace, such as manual handling, working at height, and fire and electrical safety. It also explains the necessary components of workplace welfare, including workplace stress and conflict.

By the end of the course you will:

• Gain knowledge of health and safety
• Explore the policies and procedures relevant to health and safety in the workplace
• Discover health and safety management systems
• Know what is required to keep the workplace healthy
• Understand what can cause accidents
• Investigate workplace welfare

Who Should Take this ‘Health and Safety in the Workplace’ Course?

Workers in all workplaces and industries are required to take health and safety training to ensure that they keep themselves, and those they work with, safe.

This course is designed for workers of all abilities and in all environments, including those who work in construction, education, offices, and hospitality. It covers the common health and safety risks that are present in all of these environments.

If you work in a low-risk environment and have never undertaken health and safety training before, then the Level 1 Health and Safety in the Workplace course provides an induction that may be more suitable for your needs.

If you are a manager or supervisor, then the Health and Safety in the Workplace course is recommended for your role.

Course Content

Day 1      

Introduction to Health and Safety

• Importance of health and safety
• Accidents
• Employee and employer duties

Day 2

Policies and Procedures in the Workplace Relating to Health and Safety

• Health and safety at work act
• Understand what RIDDOR is
• Understand what COSHH is
• First-aid procedures

Day 3

Health and Safety Management System

• Risk assessment
• Committees and representatives
• Health and safety training and supervision
• Consulting with employees

Day 4

  Provide Information on Workplace Health

• Smoking policies
• Young people in the workplace
• Carrying out a VDU assessment
• Supporting people with disabilities in the workplace

Day 5

The Cause of Accidents in the Workplace

• Slips, trips and falls
• Electrical hazards
• Fire hazards
• Chemical hazards

Provide Information on Workplace Health

• Smoking policies
• Young people in the workplace
• Carrying out a VDU assessment
• Supporting people with disabilities in the workplace