This course is designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in the office environment. The course provides an introduction to general good practice, legislation, hazards and controls available to reduce the risks of accidents and ill health at work.
Who should attend?
Any employee who works in an office environment.
Duration
1 day.
Aims
This course is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own health and safety and that of customers, contractors and the public.
Objectives
On completion of the course, candidates will be able to:
understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees;
understand the principles of accident prevention;
understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention;
understand the risks associated with manual handling;
understand the risks associated with display screen equipment;
appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances;
understand the nature and risks associated with slips, trips and falls;
understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety;
understand the potential long and short-term effects
contribute to any health and safety management system;
understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety.
