Health and Safety In the Workplace |
Course Type |
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Access to a computer/laptop is required
Online Course
| Course Fee | £15.00 | Duration | 4 Hours | Enquire |
Course Details
This course is for people and professionals who are wanting to gain a CPD certified Health and safety qualification that can lead to further training opportunities. This course is a short, auto-marked programme that will give you the knowledge you need to carry out risk assessments and to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards.
Course Content
Section 1: Roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare at work
In this section, you will develop your understanding of employers’ and employees’ duties relating to health, safety and welfare. It covers the requirements for training and competence in the workplace and how to effectively communicate health and safety information.
Section 2: How risk assessments contribute to health and safety
You will cover the meaning of the terms 'hazard' and 'risk', how risk assessments are carried out and how they contribute to a reduction in workplace accidents and ill health.
Section 3: Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards
This module will enable you to identify hazards in the workplace, understand how hazards can cause harm or damage and learn the risk controls for common hazards.
Section 4: Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents at work
In this section, you will cover the common causes of workplace accidents and ill health, the actions to take following an incident at work and the importance of recording incidents, accidents and ill health accurately.
Location
- Online.
- Study anywhere and at your own pace.
- Enrol at any time.
- Complete within 4 weeks of being given access to the course.
Who is this course for?
- Do you live in the UK?
- Do you want to obtain a highly respected qualification by many employers?
- Do you want a qualification that could lead to further training opportunities?
- Do you want or need a CPD certified health and safety qualification to enhance your CV?
How will I be taught and assessed?
This is a self-study, online course and is assessed via multiple-choice assessment.
How can I progress?
At the end of this course you will be able to enrol on further SAFL or college courses. See our full course offer here.
To request a printed certificate please email [email protected] with your request.
Please note there will be a £10 fee for printing, processing and postage.
Do I need to bring my own equipment/material?
You need to have a computer/laptop with access to the internet.
*Your course is funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.