Health & Safety Awareness
About the course
Health and safety starts with understanding what could cause harm and knowing how to respond. This course provides a clear introduction to workplace safety, covering common hazards, basic risk assessment and the importance of following safe working procedures.
Delegates will learn how their actions can affect themselves and others, why concerns should be reported, and how they can contribute to a safer workplace.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for employees who need an introduction to workplace health and safety, including new starters and those who would benefit from refreshing their general awareness.
It is relevant to a range of workplaces, including offices, shops, warehouses, workshops and construction sites.
Course content
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Introduction to workplace health and safety
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Employer and employee responsibilities
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Understanding hazards, risks and control measures
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Common workplace hazards
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Slips, trips and falls
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Manual handling awareness
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Awareness of risks from equipment and hazardous substances
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Safety signs and good housekeeping
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Fire safety and emergency procedures
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Reporting hazards, accidents and near misses
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Checking delegates’ understanding
What will delegates learn?
By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of common workplace hazards and the precautions used to control them.
They will understand the importance of following instructions, using equipment appropriately, reporting concerns and knowing what to do in an emergency.
Arrange training for your team
Tell us about your workplace and how many people need training. We’ll discuss your half-day Health & Safety Awareness Training requirements and provide a quotation.