Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (2022-23)

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About The Course

Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (2022-23)

Course Duration: 30 minutes (approx.)

All workplaces have a duty to comply with the legal requirements which fall under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and its associated regulations. It is essential that all employees have an awareness of health and safety law in order to ensure that they are able to recognise, follow and implement the correct health and safety procedures.

Our Essential CPD course on health and safety at work provides you and your staff with the core content you need to ensure adherence with all your health and safety regulations. Delivered in high-quality video CPD format that has been skilfully organised for busy workloads and is accessible on any device, anytime, anywhere, our health and safety at work training has been designed to provide maximum learning potential in the leanest, most cost effective and most time-efficient manner.

Delivered by subject matter expert, James Whelan, the course has been divided into eight easily digestible modules and contains links to further learning and resources throughout, with an assessment test to help you evidence your health & safety compliance.

Designed in line with the following policies

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • The Control of Substances to Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
  • The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise your obligations under health and safety Law and the consequences of poor practice.
  • An awareness of key health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Understanding risk assessments and ensuring thorough assessments of hazards and risks.
  • Recognising correct protocols around accident reporting.
  • Consideration around specific health and safety risks and following the correct protocols.

Course Units

Introduction

This CPD certified course will help you to better understand your roles and responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety at work. It is aimed at governors, senior leaders and members of school staff who work in all school settings, from early ye...

Module 1: Health & Safety statistics

In module 1, you will define what health and safety is and understand why it should be managed for moral, legal and financial reasons. You will also be provided with some headline statistics which reinforce the importance of ensuring compliance with...

Module 2: Legislation (Criminal & Civil law)

Module 2 will provide you with an overview of health and safety law and the legislative framework that ensures the protection and wellbeing of people at work. It will cover the difference between key criminal and civil laws and define both employer a...

Module 3: Hazards, risks & assessments

Module 3 will differentiate between what is meant by a hazard and a risk and cover the fundamentals of carrying out a basic risk assessment at work. It will also discuss the Hierarchy of Controls which can be used to reduce risk and implement feasibl...

Module 4: Accident reporting and recording

In module 4 you will understand your legal duties in respect of accident reporting and learn the difference between what is classed as an accident, near miss and dangerous occurrence.

Module 5: Working at height

In module 5, you will learn more about the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and why it is so important to ensure correct health and safety provisions have been implemented. You will also learn of the relevant safety precautions to take when using ladd...

Module 6: Fire prevention and control

Module 6 will cover the principles of fire, employers’ obligations and the different classifications of fire. It will also explore the most common causes of fire and the importance of using the correct fire extinguisher appropriate to type of fire.

Module 7: Hazardous substances

Module 7 will explore some of the most common hazardous substances that may be found in the workplace. It will define what we mean by a hazardous substance, the detrimental effects they can have on our health and the ways they can get into the body.

Module 8: Safety signs and signals

In module 8 you will be provided with an overview of the most common health and safety signs and signals. You will understand the difference between those that are mandatory, those that depict a warning and those which symbolise prohibition.

James Whelan

About The Expert

James Whelan

Chartered health and safety expert with extensive experience of delivering workplace training.
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