Health & Safety - An Introduction

This course is based on the Level 2 Course in Health and Safety accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions and the right systems and methods for safe activities. But employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need to have the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.

The main topics covered include:

   1. Relevant legislation
   2. Health, Safety and Welfare
   3. The workplace and workplace equipment
   4. Risk assessment (interactive session)
   5. Accident causation and accident investigation
   6. Manual handling
   7. Hazardous substances
   8. Ergonomics and workplace design
   9. Transport and vehicles
  10. Noise and vibration
  11. Other issues, as raised on the day

This is a 1 day course. Full course details, including directions, will be supplied upon receipt of booking. Click for more details of other CoLaw courses.