Give new employees a foundation in workplace safety. This introductory course covers common hazards, employee responsibilities and the practices that help reduce accidents. It introduces safe use of equipment, hazardous substances, fire precautions and manual handling for everyday work.
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Health and Safety Level 1
Give new employees a foundation in workplace safety.
Course highlights
- Common accident risks
- Workplace safety responsibilities
- Hazardous substances and COSHH
- Health, safety and welfare
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Course overview, learning outcomes and assessment
Course overview
What you will learn
01
Common accident risks
Recognise everyday workplace hazards, including slips and trips, and understand how they can lead to injury.
02
Workplace safety responsibilities
Explore the health and safety duties relevant to employees and understand the part individuals play in safer working.
03
Hazardous substances and COSHH
Recognise risks associated with hazardous substances and understand the purpose of the controls introduced through COSHH.
04
Health, safety and welfare
Understand the arrangements that support a safe working environment and the importance of suitable welfare provision.
05
Using work equipment safely
Recognise hazards that can arise when using equipment and why appropriate working practices are needed.
06
Basic fire precautions
Explore the precautions used to reduce workplace fire risks and understand why employees need to follow them.
07
Workplace first-aid arrangements
Understand the purpose of first-aid arrangements at work and recognise their place within wider workplace safety procedures.
08
Lifting and moving loads
Recognise how manual handling can cause injury and why risks need to be considered before lifting or moving a load.
Who is this course for?
New starters and employees working in lower-risk environments.
Course outcome
After successfully completing the required learning and assessment, the learner will receive the course outcome shown below.
- Certificate
- Downloadable Highfield completion certificate after successfully completing the course.
- Assessment
- Online assessment using multiple-choice questions.
- Course recognition
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications. 2 CPD points/hours.
Important information
This purchase covers online learning and its completion certificate. Any assessment for a regulated qualification must be arranged separately with an approved provider.
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- Each learner receives individual access
- Immediate or scheduled start date