Workplace Health & Safety

Workplace Health and Safety

IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved

Course Description:

This comprehensive course addresses general health and safety considerations applicable across various business sectors, including offices, retail spaces, workshops, and factories. It serves as a foundational introduction to workplace health and safety, which can be supplemented with more specialized courses focusing on specific workplace hazards. It is particularly beneficial as part of an induction process.

By completing this course, participants will gain an understanding of health and safety legislation, definitions of common terms, and statistics on workplace accidents. The training covers best practices related to electricity, display screen equipment (DSE), safe manual handling techniques, control of substances hazardous to health (CoSHH), proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and fire safety procedures. The inclusion of specific case studies underscores the importance of adherence to health and safety regulations and highlights potential consequences of breaches. The course also introduces the concept of risk assessment and outlines emergency protocols.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Recognize key legislation and guidance relevant to workplace health and safety.
• Understand Corporate Manslaughter concepts.
• Identify common causes of workplace accidents and grasp both employer and employee responsibilities.
• Appreciate the breadth of health and safety areas, including Fire and Electrical Safety, DSE, and Manual Handling.
• Understand emergency procedures and their impact on the workplace.

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for a wide audience across various sectors and is ideal for inclusion in induction processes. It provides a foundational understanding that can be built upon with more specialized training courses tailored to specific job roles.

Advantages:

• The course provides a robust foundation for further health and safety training.
• IIRSM approval ensures compliance with rigorous industry standards.
• Online delivery offers flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, allowing participants to progress through modules at their own pace.

Further Progression:

Participants can advance their knowledge with specialized courses such as DSE Awareness for computer-intensive roles, COSHH for handling hazardous substances, or Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers.

Course Overview:

• Module 1: What Is Health and Safety? (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 2: Case Studies (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 3: Corporate Manslaughter (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 4: Accidents (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 5: Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 6: Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress (Pass % Required: 70)
• Module 7: Final Assessment (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (based on video content; excludes loading and question-thinking time).

This course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to promote a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining health and safety standards.