Introduction to Health & Safety (1day)
For: Health/Social Work
Programme Details, Aims and Objectives:
This training covers legislation and the law surrounding health and safety, the concept of "hazard", "risk" and "danger" and principles of risk assessment. The requirements of COSHH (control of the Substances Hazardous to Health), DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments in the workplace and personal protective equipment. Accident causes and reporting, carrying out inspections and audits.
Aimed at: | Line Managers and departmental supervisors with a responsibility to staff. |
Outcome: | Provides and overview of Health and safety requirements. |