Health and Safety Awareness (Foundation Certificate)
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Duration: 1 day
Who should attend?
This foundation course is aimed at all people whose work exposes them to risk. It has been designed to give a basic overview of a variety of health and safety topics and can be used as a refresher or as part of a new employee's induction.
Overview
On successful completion of the course delegates should be able to:
- Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in their workplace
- Use appropriate workplace precautions for specific risks or seek advice on workplace precautions
- Assist managers in preparing written risk assessments
- Follow their organisation's health and safety policy
- Co-operate and communicate on safety matters
- Carry out work activities without risk to themselves or others
- Report relevant accidents and incidents
- Monitor their own activities and assist managers in active monitoring
Key Themes
- Causes of Accidents
- Occupational Factors
- General H&S Legislation
- General Policy and Management Systems
- Accident Reporting
- Basic Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace Safety
- Work Equipment
- Electricity
- Fire Prevention
- Occupational Health
- Hazardous Substances
- Ergonomics and Workstations
- Manual Handling
- Noise
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