Course Overview

This course serves as an introduction to general aspects of health and safety in the workplace. It assists employees to appreciate the basic aspects of safety management and an appreciation of the controls necessary to reduce risk. This one day course is aimed at people who are involved in health and safety as part of their work, i.e. all employees.

What you will learn

At the end of this Health & Safety in the Workplace course delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the legal requirements for control of health and safety
• State the relationships between health, safety and welfare
• Understand the risk assessment process
• State the requirements placed upon employers and employees
• State the reasons for developing and following safe systems of work
• Demonstrate how they can contribute to health and safety performance

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:-

• Health and Safety Law
• Health
• Safety
• Welfare (including emergency arrangements)
• The workplace and work equipment
• Risk assessment
• Manual handling
• Hazardous substances
• Ergonomics and workplace design
• Working at Height
• Transport and vehicles
• Noise and Vibration
• Fire safety

Course

Chartered Insitute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

This course will include an assessment. This will be externally moderated and a pass certificate will be issued by the CIEH to successful candidates.

An attendance certificate will be issued to any candidate who does not pass the assessment.

The Health & Safety in the Workplace Training Course is limited to a maximum of 10 delegates. Course costs cover the training session, a comprehensive set of course notes, lunch, refreshments and an attendance certificate.

This is a non-residential training course. This course can be delivered in-house if required. For further information contact Aster Training on 01296 720281 for a Free Consultation to discuss your training requirements.

Cost is exclusive of VAT which is chargeable at the current rate. Prices are correct at the time of publishing, but may be varied in line with market conditions from time to time.