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Workplace Health and Safety

IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved Workplace Health and Safety course.


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Summary

Price
£40 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Video
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This course covers general health and safety issues that apply to a wide range of types of businesses and sectors, from office and retail environments to workshops and factories.

This thorough course covers general health and safety issues vital to various enterprises and industries, including offices, retail locations, workshops, and factories. It is an excellent introduction to occupational health and safety, laying the groundwork for more specialised training that addresses specific hazards that employees may encounter in their respective professions. As such, it is an essential part of any introduction programme.

Learners will learn about health and safety regulations and the common phrases associated with them throughout the course. They will also receive information detailing the most common causes of occupational accidents. The course also covers electrical best practices, display screen equipment, and safe manual handling skills. It also reviews the legislation governing the management of hazardous substances to health, the necessity of using proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and the usual procedures to follow in the case of a fire.

The training offers case studies highlighting the repercussions of violations to emphasise the importance of occupational health and safety. It also introduces the notion of risk assessment and closes by explaining the measures to take in the event of an emergency.

This training provides a reasonable basis for understanding and executing occupational health and safety best practices. It covers a wide range of topics, making it an invaluable resource for personnel in various businesses.

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CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Group

Description

This training program aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of health and safety within the work environment. Key objectives of the program include:

  • Familiarising participants with the relevant legislation and guidance associated with health and safety in the workplace.
  • Providing an understanding of the concept of Corporate Manslaughter.
  • Identifying the common causes of workplace accidents and establishing clear employer and employee responsibilities for mitigating risks.
  • Recognising that health and safety encompasses a wide range of areas, including Fire and Electrical Safety, Display Screen Equipment (DSE), and Manual Handling.
  • Understanding the impact of emergencies on the workplace and how to respond to them safely and effectively.
  • Upon completing the program, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment and identify and address potential hazards before they become serious issues.

The course on workplace health and safety is beneficial to a wide range of individuals and organisations, including:

  1. Employees: The course benefits employees as it helps them understand their rights and responsibilities regarding health and safety in the workplace. It also gives them the knowledge and skills to identify and report potential hazards, contributing to a safer work environment.
  2. Employers: The course also benefits employers as it helps them meet their legal obligations to provide a safe working environment for their employees. Employers who invest in workplace health and safety training will likely experience reduced costs associated with accidents, injuries, and lost productivity.
  3. Health and safety professionals: The course benefits professionals who work in the health and safety field, as it provides them with a broad understanding of workplace hazards and best practices for mitigating risks.
  4. HR managers and trainers: The course also benefits HR managers and trainers responsible for designing and delivering training programs to employees. It provides them with a comprehensive framework for developing effective workplace health and safety training programs.
  5. Government agencies and regulators: The course benefits government agencies and regulators responsible for enforcing workplace health and safety regulations. It helps them ensure employers provide their employees with a safe and healthy working environment.

This course will help you develop an understanding in Workplace Health and Safety.

  • What Is Health and Safety?
  • Case Studies
  • Corporate Manslaughter
  • Accidents
  • Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling
  • Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress

At the end of the course, there is a multiple-choice exam. The required pass mark for all modules is 70%. It is essential to achieve the required pass mark to issue a certificate.

Who is this course for?

Better safety equates to better health. Workplace safety promotes the wellness of employees and employers alike. This Health and Safety course benefits business owners, professionals and individuals who can use this skill to protect workers and reduce absences, ensuring that a workplace is more efficient and productive. Reducing downtime caused by illness and accidents means less disruption – and saves the business money. Workers are more productive in workplaces committed to health and safety.

A professional business owner or anyone can use Health and safety to reduce the risk of prosecution, fines, and reputational damage, improving the likelihood of positive business performance. Health and safety should be an integral part of businesses of all shapes and sizes. Having best practices about health and safety is always morally right, but there’s also a solid business case for promoting it.

Requirements

This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Career path

Health and safety will open many opportunities for anyone due to its versatile use in the business arena, from safety managers to consultants, safety engineers, fire protection engineers, and safety coordinators, specialising in environmental, construction or food safety areas. Move into research, training or lecturing.

The salary expectation can grow from £24,000 per annum to £42,000 per annum.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.