About this Event
This is an accredited level 2 qualification designed to equip the candidate with an improved understanding of Health and Safety within the workplace. The course will give the candidate an over-view of the requirements under the legislation and how their work compliments these items. The candidate may require further training in specific aspects depending on their work activity and this can be discussed during the course.
Successful completion of the training course and assessment will enable candidates to understand:
- Understand the importance of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Understand the legislation relating to employers, employees & the self-employed and the requirements of the current regulations and relevant documentation
- State the types of Occupational health hazards in the work-place and how these can be controlled – including manual handling and hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Understand how Safety is important to prevent accidents in the work-place - when using work equipment, electricity, factors involving slips trips and falls, and fire prevention
- State the Welfare requirements for a work-place
- State the importance of being aware of ergonomics, working at height, transport, noise and vibration control
- Understand the need for risk assessments
Disclaimer
Please note, we aim to keep our courses at affordable prices in order to provide training opportunities for those working and volunteering within the local not-for-profit sector of Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough.
This is thanks to ongoing funding from our Local Authorities, which means specific criteria must be applied to our attendees. If you are unsure whether you will be eligible to attend, please before purchasing a ticket.
Event venue & nearby stays
Wokingham Fire Station, 13 Easthampstead Road, Wokingham, United Kingdom
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