About the Program
This qualification is designed for learners working in any environment or starting work for the first time. It equips them with essential knowledge to work safely, recognize hazards, and implement practical control measures, ensuring the safety of themselves, colleagues, contractors, visitors, and the public.
Course Coverage
• Roles and responsibilities for health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
• Benefits of good health and safety standards and training requirements
• Risk assessments: terms, processes, and practical application to reduce accidents and ill health
• Common workplace hazards (slips, trips, falls, manual handling, fire, electricity, vehicles, stress, hazardous materials, violence) and their control measures
• Procedures for responding to accidents, near misses, and ill health, including reporting and emergency actions
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
• Identify health and safety roles, responsibilities, and benefits in the workplace
• Carry out and apply risk assessments effectively
• Recognise common hazards and implement suitable control measures
• Respond appropriately to accidents, near misses, and emergencies, including properreporting
Course Duration& Validity
1 Day – 6Hours
Certificate Validity– 3 Years (with recommended annual refresh)
