Course includes:
Workplace hazards - layout, activities and hazardous substances
Accident prevention and reporting requirements
Criminal and Civil Law
Outline of legal responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
Safety policy
Understanding risk assessment - definitions
Fire safety - methods, causes, classes
Fire Preventions Act 1971 - means of escape, protective devices, extinguishers
First-aid at Work
The affects of noise - Noise at Work Regulations
COSHH
The appliance of Personal Protective Equipment
Safety management - inspections, audits and monitoring standard