Training

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions and the right systems and methods for safe activities. But employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.

Who needs this qualification?

This new qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is applicable in any private or public sector environment.

Subjects covered

• legislation
• health
• safety
• welfare
• the workplace and workplace equipment
• risk assessment
• manual handling
• hazardous substances
• ergonomics and workstation design
• transport and vehicles
• noise and vibration

Outcomes

On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

• understand the principles of accident prevention
• understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention
• understand the risks associated with manual handling
• appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances
• understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety
• understand the potential long and short-term effects of exposure to noise and vibration