Health & Safety in the Workplace (HSW)

Course Description

This 1-day training course equips delegates with practical knowledge and skills to implement effective health and safety practices in the workplace. Through interactive sessions and real-life case studies, delegates will learn to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and develop strategies for mitigating them, ensuring a safer and healthier work environment.

Audience Profile

• Health and Safety Officers
• Safety Managers
• Laboratory Workers
• Office Workers
• Facility Managers
• Workplace Safety Representatives
• Emergency Response Teams
• Construction Site Managers

Outcomes

Upon completion, delegates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to create a safer work environment, protect employees from hazards, and comply with health and safety regulations effectively.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this Health and Safety in the Workplace Training Course.

Course Modules

1. Module 1: Communicating with a CasualtyIntroduction
   Communicating with a Casualty
2. Module 2: Contents of First Aid KitContents of First Aid Kit
   Contents of Avoiding Cross Infection
3. Module 3: Recording of Incidents and AccidentsIntroduction
   Recording of Incidents and Accidents
4. Module 4: Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment
   Fire Extinguishers
5. Module 5: EmergencyEmergency
   Act Safely in an Emergency
   Act Effectively in an Emergency
   Act Promptly in an Emergency
6. Module 6: InjuriesInjuries
   Bones
   Muscles
   Joints
   Chests
7. Module 7: Sudden PoisoningSudden Poisoning
   Symptoms of poisoning
8. Module 8: Recognise the presence of major illnessRecognise the Presence of Major Illness
   Signs of Major Illness
9. Module 9: Provide Appropriate First aidIntroduction to First aid
   Aims of First Aid
10. Module 10: Asthma and DiabetesAsthma
    Diabetes
11. Module 11: Manual Handling and Safe LiftingOverview
    Basic Rules of Good Lifting
    Techniques of Safe Lifting
12. Module 12: Risks Involved in Manual HandlingHazard and Risk
    Risk Factors of Manual Handling
    Risk Awareness at Work
    Common Workplace Injuries
    How Can Risks Be Reduced?
13. Module 13: Mechanical SupportsMechanical Supports in Manual Handling
    Mechanical Supports Types
    Choosing the Right Mechanical Supports
    Hazards of Mechanical Lifting