Basic Introduction to Health & Safety
Course Number 150 - 1 Day
Overview
As an excellent introduction to health and safety this course is designed for staff who will be responsible for H&S issues within the factory and office environment. This course focuses on raising awareness of H&S issues, together with a basic understanding of legal requirements.
Participants
This course is designed for those who require an understanding and appreciation of health and safety legislation, a good introduction to suit novice H&S representatives. Ideal for those who are joining a health and safety committee to take forward H&S issues as they arise.
Key Topics
- Providing a framework for managing health and safety
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Preparing a health and safety policy
- Consultation requirements between employer and employee
- Risk assessment and record keeping
- Responsibilities outlined by RIDDOR and COSHH
- The role of the Safety Committee and Safety representatives
- First aid in the workplace (legal requirements only)
- Reducing the cost of accidents
- H&S in the office, including working with VDU’s
Course benefits
- Reduction in accident risk
- Reduction in absenteeism caused by injury
- Better appreciation of health & safety
Timings
9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Related courses
Follow up session