REHIS – Elementary Health and Safety – Duration 1 Day
Aim:
To reduce accidents at work by raising staff awareness of key Health and Safety issues in the workplace, and focus on staff and clients’ welfare and safety.
This practical course gives a general introduction to Health and Safety issues, and the precise meaning of terms commonly used in the work environment.
Objectives:
Having completed the course participants will:
- Be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as the major piece of UK legislation.
- Have an overview of risk assessment and reporting hazards.
- Understand the features of a Safe Working or a hazardous environment, and the basic classification of hazardous substances.
- Have an awareness of measures to prevent slips, trips and falls.
- Be aware of main occupational Health causes and personal safety.
- Know the correct procedures for manual handling.
- Be familiar with PPE relevant to their job role.
- Understand the “Fire Triangle” and the need for methods of raising the alarm and making escape.
- Know what to do in the case of accidents and emergencies.
- Explain the dangers associated with fire
- Explain why the provision of first aid materials or facilities is
- Describe the main hazards associated with machinery, equipment, including mechanical handling
- Describe, in general terms, the main requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)
- Explain the dangers of electricity and common electrical hazards.
Assessment and Certification:
On successful completion of the course, a National Accredited Certificate of Attendance will be issued by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland.
Duration:
1 Day