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Topics covered in Health & Safety Training
Topic 1: rights and responsibilities
A basic introduction to an employee's health and safety responsibilities, how health and safety is managed in the workplace, the importance of risk management.
Topic 2: understanding risk assessments
The principles of risk assessment, the definition of "hazard" and "risk", the 5-step approach to risk assessment.
Topic 3: hazards
The most common workplace hazards and how risks can be controlled, including: lighting, temperature, ventilation, noise, machinery and equipment.
Topic 4
The most common causes of slips, trips and falls, and what can be done to prevent incidents.
Topic 5: manual handling
The hazards associated with manual handling operations, manual handling law, an introduction to how a manual handling risk assessment is conducted, the basic principles of good handling technique.
Topic 6: working at height
Activities that are considered work at height, how to reduce risk when working at height.
Topic 7: COSHH
An introduction to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, common hazardous substances, how to reduce risk when working with hazardous substances, understanding labels and data sheets.
Topic 8: PPE
Understanding how and why personal protective equipment is used, some common examples of PPE, the use of PPE including: training and maintenance.
Topic 9: display screen equipment
Understanding what is covered by a display screen equipment (DSE) risk assessment, how to reduce risk when working with DSE.
Topic 10: fire
What can cause fires, how to reduce the risk of harm from fire including preventing and controlling fire, an introduction to fire extinguishers.
Topic 11: electrical safety
How electricity can cause harm, how to reduce risk when working with electricity.
Topic 12: environmental heath and safety
What is covered when talking about the environment in a health and safety context, environmental legislation, what actions can be taken to reduce environmental impact.
Topic 13: driving safety
Understanding what road-related activity is covered by health and safety law, the road-safety checklist for reducing risks associated with driving at work.
Topic 14: stress awareness
Understanding stress and what causes it, how to reduce the risk of harm caused by stress, how to spot the signs of stress, mental health and how it relates to stress.
Topic 15: in the event of an incident
What to do in the event of an incident, the accident book, and accident investigation.
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Course description
Overview of contents
This e-learning course is suitable for anyone who is required to know and understand their health & safety rights and responsibilities at work. It is designed to help you understand everything from the basics of health and safety rights as an employee to the specifics, including: risk assessments, hazards, slips, trips and falls, manual handling, working at height, manual handling, COSHH, fire safety, PPE, display screen equipment, electricity, driving, stress, the environment and what to do in the event of an incident.
This course can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Health & Safety for Managers Training course, which provides a level 3 certificate on completion.
Law and legislation
This course covers key points from:
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2002
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
This course is available as part of the flick subscription or to license for hosting on your own learning management system. A certificate will be available to download on successful completion (75% pass rate) of this course.
Animation & video
We use animation and video to illustrate and enhance content, and keep it moving.
Stunning imagery
A distinctive design theme for every course - from Wild West, Bridgerton and Film Noir to Vintage Space – it’s certainly memorable!
Music, voiceover & soundscapes
Carefully curated music and audio sound to maintain engagement and create atmosphere; optional professional voiceover if you prefer to listen.
Narratives
…because everyone loves a story!
Interactivity & gamification
Matching pairs, Spot the Hazard, word searches, Beat the Clock and most recently, Wordle to reinforce key learning points.
Multi device support
Flawless performance on any size screen or device.
Simple language
All courses have a reading age of 11 – making it simpler if English is not your first language.
Streaming
Walk a path with options along the way to reflect your job role.