AIMS
To understand responsibilities and protocol regarding Health and Safety
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what Health and Safety means
- Know your responsibilities and those of your employer
- Understand the relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Be aware of tasks that will require special training
- Be aware of common accidents and sudden illnesses
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Understand how to create a Risk Assessment
- Understand methods of working safely with hazardous materials
- Know methods and procedures to prevent fires
- Recognise the symptoms, causes and treatment for work related stress
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- What is Health and Safety?
- Statistics
- Responsibilities
- Special/Essential Training
Accidents and Sudden Illnesses
- Accidents
- Sudden Illness
- Risks and Hazards of Existing Conditions
- Reporting Accidents and Sudden Illness
The Aberfan Tragedy
- The Aberfan Tragedy
- Lessons
- Changes in Legislation
RIDDOR
- What Must be Reported
- Who Should Report
- How to Report
Legislations, Regulations
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- RIDDOR
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Regulatory Reform Order 2005
- MHOR 1992
- PUWER & LOLER
- COSHH
Fire Prevention
- Preventative Measures
- Evacuation Procedure
- Fire Marshals or Wardens
Risk Assessments
- Risks, Hazards, and Near Misses
- What is a Risk Assessment?
- Steps to Making a Risk Assessment
- Reporting Risks
Stress
- Work Related Stress
- Stress Related Statistics
- Signs of Stress
- Triggers of Stress
- Strategies for Managing Stress
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