Working Safely
Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so a knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses.
Most workers feel that accidents are something that only happens to other people. The reality is that too many workers are coming to harm by not observing Health and Safety laws and not working to safe systems of work - the physical, mental and financial burden of these accidents can have a huge impact on themselves, their families and their colleagues.
The course covers a wide range of topics including fire safety, asbestos awareness, working at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. It also covers methods for improving safety performance and methods of protecting the environment.
Course Overview
The Working Safely course introduces learners to essential health and safety principles, focusing on the responsibilities of both employers and employees. It covers how to identify and manage common workplace hazards, including fire, asbestos, working at height, electricity, hazardous substances (COSHH), and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The course also explores strategies to improve safety performance, protect the environment, and apply hazard perception skills in real-world scenarios. Learners complete assessments to demonstrate their understanding of these key safety concepts.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand workplace health and safety responsibilities
Identify common hazards and assess associated risks
Apply safe working practices and procedures
Improve workplace safety performance
Recognise environmental responsibilities
Demonstrate hazard awareness in practical situations
Who is this course for
This course is a great induction course in relation to health and safety as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. Most of the examples relate to the construction industry so this course is perfect for people starting out working on a site for the first time.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Other health and Safety courses that cover specific aspects of the candidates role for example if they are likely to be required to work above the ground then Working at Height would be a useful follow up. If they are going to be handling chemicals then the more detailed COSHH course would cover this more thoroughly, and if they are going to be working alone at any point then the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course would be a great next step.
Accredited by
IIRSM, CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT