Advanced Agile HR Transformation: Best Practices for a Dynamic Workforce
31/10/2024Aviation Safety Management
01/11/2024Health and Safety in the Workplace
£3,500.00
Overview:
Ensuring employee health and safety is not only a legal requirement but also essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. Healthy, safe work environments reduce absenteeism, increase efficiency, and promote employee retention. When workplace hazards go unaddressed, employees face a higher risk of accidents and health issues, which can have costly implications for any business. Therefore, implementing comprehensive health and safety protocols, regular risk assessments, and adherence to safety standards is crucial for both employee welfare and organizational success.
This course delivers a deep dive into workplace health and safety principles, covering essential practices such as risk management, fire and electrical safety, handling hazardous materials, and ensuring mental well-being at work. Participants will also gain insight into maintaining a safe environment for all, including how to reduce workplace stress and manage conflicts effectively.
Program Objectives:
Upon completing this Health and Safety in the Workplace course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the critical aspects of health and safety and their significance in various workplace settings.
- Interpret and apply relevant health and safety policies and legislative requirements.
- Identify and implement safety management systems effectively.
- Foster a healthy work environment, understanding measures to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.
- Analyze causes of workplace incidents and apply best practices to mitigate them.
- Promote workplace welfare, including managing mental health and ensuring safety standards.
Target Audience:
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- Employees across all industries who require foundational health and safety training to create safer work environments.
- Managers and supervisors responsible for implementing and overseeing health and safety practices within their teams.
- Staff in varied fields such as construction, education, office-based roles, and hospitality, seeking to understand common safety risks and preventive actions.
Program Outline:
- The importance of a safe workplace environment.
- Overview of common workplace accidents and prevention strategies.
- Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in safety management.
- An introduction to workplace safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Overview of RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) and its relevance.
- Understanding COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safe handling practices.
- Fundamental first-aid protocols.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
- Establishing safety committees and appointing safety representatives.
- Importance of health and safety training and regular supervision.
- Engaging employees in health and safety consultations.
- Smoking regulations and workplace smoking policies.
- Considerations for young workers and appropriate risk mitigation.
- Conducting Visual Display Unit (VDU) assessments for safe computer use.
- Supporting employees with disabilities through tailored workplace adjustments.
- Identifying and addressing common hazards: slips, trips, falls, and electrical risks.
- Fire safety protocols and preventive measures.
- Safe handling and storage of chemicals.
- Ensuring continuous improvement and reassessment of workplace health standards.