Health And Saftey Awareness

This half day course is carried out by our in-house health and safety professionals.  The course provides your employees a basic understanding of health and safety standards and procedures that must be followed within the workplace.  On successful completion of the course delegates will be awarded an AOH Certificate of Attendance.

The course covers the following topics:

• Why do we need Health and Safety Legislation
• Introduction to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• Purpose of the Act
• Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice
• Employer Duties
• Employee Duties
• Introduction to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Risk Assessment
• Principles of Prevention
• Health and Safety Arrangements
• Procedures for Serious or Imminent Danger
• Cooperation and Coordination
• Capabilities and Training
• Protection of Young Persons
• Golden Safety Rules
• General Safety Rules
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Environmental and Waste Disposal
• Housekeeping
• First Aid and Emergency Provision
• Permit-to-Work Procedures
• Introduction to Manual Handling
• Introduction to Working at Heights
• Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Introduction to Asbestos
• Introduction to Noise
• Introduction to Vibration
• Introduction to Abrasive Wheels
• Slips, Trips and Falls
•  Lifting Appliances
• Power Operated Hand Tools
• Electricity
• Highly Flammable Liquids and Gasses
• Hazardous Substances