Objectives
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
State the legal obligations of themselves and their employers with regard to health and safety
Recognise a range of hazards in their working environment
Recognise a range of harms that could be caused by hazards in their working environment
Explain the importance of following hazard controls that have been put in place.
Contents
- Legislation
- Employer duties
- Employee duties
- Risk assessment
- Prevention and control of exposure
- Control methods
- Monitoring exposure
- Health surveillance
- Information, instruction and training
- Workplace exposure limits
- Personal protective equipment
Course Duration – 2- 3 hours
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and understand critical health and safety legislation that governs workplace operations.
- Differentiate between the roles and legal duties of employers and employees in ensuring workplace safety.
- Define and distinguish between the terms ‘Hazards’ and ‘Risks’.
- Recognise the consequences of not preventing work-related illnesses and the benefits of taking proactive measures.
- Apply the COSHH 2002 Regulations to real workplace situations to ensure compliance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of manual handling principles to ensure tasks are done safely.
- Describe best practices for safely administering and managing medication in the workplace.
- Implement effective infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of different Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in various workplace situations.
- Develop strategies to minimise and manage work-related stress, fostering a healthy work environment.
Course Benefits
The benefits of health and safety awareness training include:
- Fewer accidents and injuries: Staff learn to spot dangers and stay safe, lowering the risk of harm.
- Follow the law: Helps businesses meet safety rules and avoid getting fined.
- Better work performance: A safe place to work means fewer sick days and better focus.
- Save money: Fewer accidents mean less spending on doctor visits and lost work time.
- Happier workers: Shows staff that their safety matters, which makes them feel more valued.
- Better risk awareness: Workers can see problems early and fix them before they get worse.
- Faster emergency response: Staff know what to do if there’s an emergency.
- Good company image: Safe workplaces attract more customers and good workers.
- Safer workplace culture: Everyone starts thinking more about safety every day.
