WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Health and safety is a essential skill and knowledge based programme that everyone should have , whether you have a responsibility in your workplace , home or at play.

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE?

The objective of this course is to give you a basic knowledge of health and safety, and to make you aware of legislation required by you and your employers. This course meets the learning outcomes as defined in a range of nationally accredited qualifications throughout England, Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare standards in the workplace.
• Know how the hazards and risks are controlled  in the workplace.
• Be aware of the main causes and affects of poor health and safety at work.
• Understand how health and safety information is communicated in the workplace.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities for health and safety and welfare in the workplace
• Understand how risk assessments contribute to Health and Safety.
• Understand how to identify and control the risks from common work place hazards.
• Know the procedures for responding to accidents in the workplace.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Qualification is obtained by a written assessment and the end of this course. There is no requirement for re-qualification, however recommendation is that you update yourself every three years.