Course Dates - Health and Safety in the Workplace

Course Information 

Duration

Half or One Day Duration (half day complete morning session; one day complete morning and afternoon sessions)

Suitable For

This course is designed for all levels of employees and provides a good foundation on many aspects of health and safety and best practice, including the Regulations.

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Identify the main duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and how the EU effects the UK
• Understand the application of criminal and civil law.
• Define an accident, incident / near miss and dangerous occurrence and recognise immediate, basic and root causes of accidents.
• Appreciate the true cost of accidents at work and understand the requirements of RIDDOR.
• Understand and apply the requirements of the legislation within the Six Pack.
• Identify how chemicals affect the body, complete a chemical risk assessment and the requirements to control chemical exposure.
• Identify fire hazards, how fire spreads, the classes of fire extinguishers and the techniques available for fire prevention / control.
• Define first aid requirements at work.
• Understand the role of safety reps and the functions of a safety committee.