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Health and Safety in the Workplace

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities under health and safety legislation. It empowers individuals to identify potential hazards and risks within their workplace, while also offering strategies for implementing efficient measures to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.​

This module will cover:
  • Understanding obligations and responsibilities outlined in The Health and Safety Law Act.
    Emphasising the significance of clear communication and proper reporting procedures.
  • Utilising risk assessments and control measures to prevent accidents and mitigate risks and hazards.
  • Exploring the role of safety equipment, signage, and the necessity of regular maintenance.
  • Investigating and reporting both accidents and near misses for continuous improvement in safety protocols.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Understand their obligations and responsibilities covered in The Health and Safety Law Act.
  • Explain the significance of clear communication and proper reporting procedures.
  • Employ risk assessments and control measures to prevent accidents and mitigate risks and hazards.
  • Identify the role of safety equipment, signage, and the necessity of regular maintenance.
  • Investigate and report both accidents and near misses for continuous improvement in safety protocols.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety Law and Information
What is Enforcement?
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Effective Communication

TOPIC 3: HAZARDS AND RISKS
Spot the Hazards
What are Hazards and Risks
Hazard Control Measures
Risk Assessments
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 4: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Accidents
Investigating and Reporting Accidents/Near Misses

TOPIC 5: SIGNS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Safety Signs
Safety Colours
Maintenance

TOPIC 6: PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Introduction to PPE
Types of PPE

TOPIC 7: KEY TAKE-AWAYS
What you MUST do

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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