A comprehensive health and safety course covering the core legal responsibilities, risk assessment, and everyday safe working practices expected of all staff.
This in-depth course covers everything staff need to know about health and safety at work, from understanding legal duties and carrying out risk assessments, to safe manual handling, COSHH, fire safety and reporting incidents.
12 topics · approx 2 hours
An overview of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and what it means for employers and employees.
How to identify hazards, assess risk, and put sensible control measures in place.
What must be reported under RIDDOR, and how to record accidents and near-misses correctly.
Safe lifting and carrying techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
Setting up a workstation correctly and taking regular breaks to reduce strain.
Safely storing, handling and disposing of hazardous substances.
Fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and safe use of fire extinguishers.
Identifying risks when working at height and the precautions required to stay safe.
Recognising electrical hazards and safe use of electrical equipment.
The most common cause of workplace injury, and how to prevent it.
Staying safe when working alone, including communication and emergency procedures.
Recognising signs of stress and where to find support in the workplace.
This course is produced by a specialist compliance e-learning provider with over a decade of experience, used by over 60 multi-academy trusts and hundreds of schools across the UK. Every course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.