(Accredited)

COURSE DATES

 

COURSE AIMS

To develop a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety (Accredited)basic knowledge of the key areas of Health and Safety in the Workplace.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety within an organisation’s policy
• Identify key hazards in their own workplace
• Understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
• Report potential health and safety problems

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

Suitable for anyone requiring a basic knowledge of Health and Safety

PRE-REQUISITE

N/A

DURATION/FORMAT

1 day course with multiple choice exam.

COURSE CONTENT

• Health and safety at work
• Health and safety law
• Prevention of accidents and ill health
• Risk assessment
• First aid at work
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Workplace health, safety and welfare
• Work equipment
• Electricity
• Fire prevention
• Occupational health
• Hazardous substances
• Ergonomics and workstation design
• Manual handling

HEALTH, SAFETY AND QUALITY

Health, safety and quality issues will be addressed throughout the course content at the appropriate times.

PROGRESSION

Level 3 Award in Health and Safety for Supervisors.

COURSE COST

For more information, and details of cost, call Julie Bent on 01270 613191 or email: julieb@reaseheath.ac.uk

(Accredited)

COURSE DATES

To be announced

COURSE AIMS

To develop the appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety for those in managerial and supervisory positions and an understanding of the issues involved in managing Health and Safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Manage health and safety in most businesses
• Develop auditing and monitoring programmes
• Design safe practices and procedures
• Liaise with enforcement officers
• Interpret legal requirements
• Train staff and establish risk assessment projects (with additional training where necessary)

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

Essential for all those who monitor and audit health and safety management systems, including: business owners, managers, production managers, supervisors.

PRE-REQUISITE

Level 3 Health and Safety.

DURATION/FORMAT

5 days course with controlled assignment and examination.

COURSE CONTENT

• Health and Safety Management
• Health and Safety Culture
• Workplace and work equipment
• Hazardous agents
• Legislation

HEALTH, SAFETY AND QUALITY

Health, safety and quality issues will be addressed throughout the course content at the appropriate times.

PROGRESSION

NEBOSH General Certificate.

COURSE COST

For more information, and details of cost, call Julie Bent on 01270 613191 or email: julieb@reaseheath.ac.uk

Principles and Practice (Accredited)

COURSE DATES

 

COURSE AIMS

To provide a basic understanding of the principles of safe manual handling techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Identify the hazards of manual handling
• Understand the injuries caused by manual handling
• Identify the risks involved
• Ientify the controls available
• Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

Suitable for anyone who has to lift and carry at work.

PRE-REQUISITE

N/A

DURATION/FORMAT

1/2 day course with multiple choice exam.

COURSE CONTENT

• Health and Safety law
• Risk assessment
• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Factors to consider before completing a manual handling task
• Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling regulations
• Lifting techniques
• RSI / WRULD

HEALTH, SAFETY AND QUALITY

Health, safety and quality issues will be addressed throughout the course content at the appropriate times.

PROGRESSION

Level 2 Award in Health and Safety.

COURSE COST

For more information, and details of cost, call Julie Bent on 01270 613191 or email: julieb@reaseheath.ac.uk