Location: Designated Training Centre or Customer
Course Length: ½ Day
Cost: From £40 per person
Delegates; 4 – 12
Introduction:
The Health and Safety at work act (HASAW) is a piece of government legislation that ensures the safety of workplaces in the UK. This act is regulated by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive).
It ensures that employers and employees know what is required of them in the workplace.
Content:
General Responsibilities
The importance of Accident Prevention & Reporting
Health & Welfare
Signage
PPE
Emergency Procedures & Responding to Fires
Hazardous Substances
Electrical Safety
Hand-held Equipment and Tools
Noise & Vibration
Site Safety for Workplace Transport
Training includes knowledge of:
At the end of the Health and Safety Awareness training, delegates will be able to:
• Understand the need to prevent accidents.
• Have an understanding of health and safety law.
• Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site.
• Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements.
• Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure.
• Feel obliged to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Progression
Health & Safety Level 2 or CSCS
