Description

Effective management of health and safety has the potential to save you vast sums of money. Accidents in the workplace cost business in the UK tens of billions of pounds every year. From increased insurance premiums to the cost of replacing injured staff and in the worst instances facing litigation, the risks to your business are severe.

Effective training can reduce the risk of harm occurring in the workplace and save you money!

The Course 

Designed to provide a wide-ranging level of knowledge around health and safety, this e-learning course covers health and safety law, the hazards present in a workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls. At the end of the course learners will have the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise staff.

Comprising of 11 modules the course covers the key syllabus of level 3 health and safety qualifications, and provides the knowledge a learner requires to go on to achieve a recognised qualification.

Areas Covered 

• Introduction to health and safety
• Accidents, injuries and work-related health
• Legal aspects of health and safety
• Risk assessment
• Hazardous substances (COSHH)
• The workplace
• Using equipment safely
• Fire safety
• Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment
• Measuring and monitoring performance
• The role of line managers and supervisors

Who Is It Aimed At? 

Ideal for supervisors or managers with health and safety duties, or anyone looking to go on to achieve a level 3 health and safety qualification.

The course may also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge needed.

Typical Duration

6 – 9 hours.

How It Works

Our e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs, and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.

Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.

Certification

Learners will receive a completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

Key elements of our e-learning courses are:

• interactive exercises/gaming
• media-rich content
• interactive 3D scenarios
• content provided by market-leading experts
• relevant photography and illustrations
• multi-generational content and style