Health and Safety within the Workplace
Course details
Duration: One day
Course type: Classroom
Number of candidates: 1 - 12
Learning outcomes
- Identify the employer’s duties relating to health, safety and welfare at work
- Identify employee’s duties relating to health, safety and welfare at work
- Recognise the benefits of good health and safety in the workplace
- Define the terms hazard, risk, accident, near miss and risk assessment
- Identify the steps involved in a risk assessment
- Identify the common hazards and effects of workplace accidents, near misses and ill health in the workplace
- Recognise how risk assessment can reduce accidents, near misses and ill health
- Recognise examples of risk controls for common workplace hazards
- Identify procedures that should be in place for dealing with emergencies
- Recognise why it is important to record all accidents near misses and ill health occurrences
Who needs this qualification?
This training has been designed specifically for those individuals who are required to have a basic
knowledge of health and safety practices that are essential in the workplace. It is also ideal for those entering the workplace for the first time or looking to progress in an organisation.
Why is this training important?
A thorough understanding of health and safety is essential for every worker, regardless of job role and industry. This Health and Safety For Employees course covers the most common health and safety topics that apply to all work environments. This includes the measures put in place to prevent and control these risks, and the responsibilities of employees to follow information and training to play their part in keeping themselves and others safe and healthy at work.
The course covers the most crucial aspects of health and safety that are present in every work environment, including display screen equipment (DSE), manual handling, work equipment, and fire and electrical safety. It also explains what is required for a safe work environment and to resolve problems at work, including what employees should do if they experience any issues.
Assessment type
Multiple Choice Question Examination, 20 questions (45 minutes). Pass mark of 60%.