REHIS – Introduction to Health and Safety – Duration 1/2 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 that may arise in the work place.
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 lifting and carrying heavy objects.
- 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.
Assessment and Certification:
On successful completion of the course, a National Accredited Certificate of achievement will be issued by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland.
Duration
½ Day