COURSE OVERVIEW:
The IOSH Working Safely course is designed for people at any level in any sector who need a grounding in the essentials of health and safety. Unlike IOSH Managing Safely which is aimed at managers, this course is aimed at every employee — giving them the awareness and understanding they need to work safely and avoid hazards. Accredited by IOSH, it is one of the most widely recognised health and safety qualifications in the world.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Understand why health and safety matters in the workplace
- Recognise common workplace hazards and how to avoid them
- Know your responsibilities as an employee under health and safety law
- Understand how to report hazards, incidents and near misses
- Contribute to a safer and healthier working environment
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
- Introducing Working Safely
- Defining Hazard and Risk
- Identifying Common Hazards
- Improving Safety Performance
- Protecting the Environment
- Understanding Your Legal Duties as an Employee
COURSE CURRICULUM:
UNIT 1 Hazards, Risks & Your Responsibilities Objective: Give employees a clear understanding of workplace hazards, how risks are assessed and their personal responsibilities.
What is Health & Safety and Why Does It Matter? The cost of workplace accidents and ill health Moral, legal and financial reasons for working safely Your duties as an employee under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Defining Hazard and Risk The difference between a hazard and a risk How risk assessments work and why they matter Your role in identifying and reporting hazards
Common Workplace Hazards Manual handling and musculoskeletal risks Slips, trips and falls Noise, vibration and hazardous substances
UNIT 2 Improving Safety & Protecting the Environment Objective: Help employees understand how they can actively contribute to a safer workplace and protect the environment.
Improving Safety Performance Accident and incident reporting — what to do and why Near misses and how reporting them prevents accidents The importance of safety culture in the workplace
Working with Hazardous Substances Understanding COSHH in practice Safe handling, storage and disposal Personal protective equipment (PPE) — when and how to use it
Protecting the Environment Environmental hazards in the workplace Legal responsibilities around waste and pollution Simple steps every employee can take
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