A high-impact programme designed to be fun and to get people fully involved. The
first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in
practice, not off-putting legal language.
THIS INTRODUCTORY COURSE COVERS:
* Introducing Working Safely: Accidents can happen to anyone. The realities of
the human suffering behind the statistics. The importance of personal
responsibility.
* Defining hazard and risk: Focusing on the six broad hazard groups,
participants are asked to think about the hazards and risks they come across
in their own work. 'Risk assessment' demystified.
* Identifying common hazards: All the main issues - aggression and violence,
asbestos, bullying, chemicals and harmful substances, computer workstations,
confined spaces, drugs and alcohol, electricity, fire, getting in and out,
height, housekeeping, lighting, manual handling, noise, personal hygiene,
plant and machinery, slips and trips, stress, temperature, vehicles and
transport, and welfare facilities.
* Improving safety performance: Bridging the gap between management and
workforce, encouraging participants to play their part. Also covered:
contract work, inspections, safe systems and permits, protective equipment,
signage, emergency procedures, reporting and health checks.