Description

One day course, recommended refresher training every three years.

Locations and dates: TBC

Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
Health and safety laws, including:
• Penalties for non-compliance
• Training and competence in the workplace
• Communicating health and safety information
Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy
Identifying and controlling risks from common
workplace hazards:
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Fire safety
• Working from height
• Electricity
• Hazardous substances
• Workplace conditions
• Ergonomics
• Equipment
• Noise and vibration
• Transport and vehicles
• Violence
• Smoking, alcohol and drugs
• Stress
Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
Recording incidents, accidents and ill health