Description
The HSE estimates that workplace injuries cost the UK economy over £15 billion per year. Official figures estimate the cost to business at £3.2 billion with individuals losing approximately £8.6 billion.
This course is an ideal introduction to health and safety for anyone working in a low to medium risk environment, and provides the knowledge and understanding required to go on to achieve a level 2 health and safety qualification.
Course content
- Accidents including slips, trips and falls
- Legal responsibilities
- Risk assessment
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Workplace health, safety and welfare
- Work equipment
- Fire
- First aid
- Manual handling
Who Is It Aimed At?
Ideal for employee inductions or anyone wishing to go on to achieve a level 2 health and safety qualification. The course can also be used as part of the onprogramme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
Requirements
Access to a device to work online.
Typical duration & assessment
2-3 hours
Multi-choice questions
