Essential Health and Safety in the Workplace (UK) Certification

What You Will Learn

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• What health and safety means, why it is important that everyone in the workplace understands their responsibilities, and how health and safety legislation is implemented.
• Why employers must carry out risk assessments, what they need to do once they have identified workplace hazards, and when they are legally obliged to keep records.
• The risks that come with manual handling activities including lifting and carrying, and how these can be prevented.

ESSENTIAL MANUAL HANDLING

• The obligations that both employers and employees must fulfil according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
• The risks and hazards that are involved with improper manual handling, including the development of musculoskeletal issues and repetitive motion injuries.
• Techniques for safe and effective manual handling.
• Practical solutions and tips to keep in mind when it comes to manual handling and workplace safety.

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

• Common hazards found in workplace environments, including trailing cables, contaminated and uneven floor surfaces, poor lighting, unguarded stairs, clutter and improper cleaning methods.

ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• The effects of electric shock on the body and why electrical accidents can be fatal.
• The most common causes of electrical accidents in the workplace.
• The scope of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and how they complement other legislation.

STRESS MANAGEMENT (EMPLOYEES)

• An overview of what is considered stress.
• Dealing with stress at work, and understanding burnout and the formation of stress.
• Coping with stress and the effect stress has on the body.
• Developing confidence to deal with stress.
• Learning how to manage stress in a positive way.