This Course at a Glance
Define health and safety and other concerned terminologies
Demonstrate the various legislation that applies to Workplace Health and Safety
Evaluate the statistics concerned with Workplace Health and Safety
Evaluate case studies that demonstrate the importance of workplace health and safety
Understand the mere concept of corporate manslaughter
Understand the responsibilities of an employer and employee in ensuring health and safety in workplaces
Recognise the common causes of accidents and fatalities within the workplace
Understand how improper fire and electrical safety, DSE, and manual handling can account for poor health and safety in workplaces
Recognise the impact of emergencies on the workplace
Gain extensive knowledge about COSHH
Know how Personal Protective Equipment or PPE should be used
Understand what each health and safety-related sign in the workplace entails
Workplace Health & Safety Training Course Overview
This Workplace Health and Safety Training Course is designed to help you identify the risks present in workplaces and mitigate these hazards through proper risk assessments and preventive measures. This course will also assist in the development of a positive health and safety culture inside the company, as well as ensuring that the company fulfils its legal obligation to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its employees. The course concludes with relevant case studies that demonstrate the importance of workplace health and safety as well as the potential implications of a health and safety violation.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 2.3 million women and men die each year as a result of work-related accidents or diseases, which equates to almost 6000 deaths every day. Annually, there are around 340 million workplace accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses in the world. Proper Workplace Health and Safety Training can help to reduce the likelihood of such workplace accidents by assisting you in ensuring that your employees know how to work properly and without endangering themselves or others.
By collaborating with industry experts who lead our content development strategies and assure accuracy, our Safety and Health courses are up-to-date, relevant, and in step with the ever-changing landscape of safety subjects.
Upon successful completion of this Workplace Health and Safety Training Course, you will be able to implement effective safety procedures and precautions in workplaces and examine ways to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
Who should take this course?
Whether you are an employer or supervisor responsible for planning, supervising or managing the health and safety of your workforces at certain workplaces or simply looking to gain knowledge and skills to keep yourself safe at work, this Workplace Health and Safety Training Course will set you up with the appropriate skills and knowledge required to implement effective preventive and control measures that ensure the health and safety at workplaces.
This course is however not limited to employers, employees or a certain sector of work. It rather relates to a wide range of industries reaching every type of audience willing to acquire knowledge about maintaining health and safety in workplaces.
Entry Requirements
There are no academic entry requirements for this Workplace Health & Safety Training Course Online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
Assessment Method
This Workplace Health and Safety Training Course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: What Is Health and Safety. Module 2: Case Studies Module 3: Corporate Manslaughter Module 4: Accidents Module 5: Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling Module 6: Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress
Recognised Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
FAQs
Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK?
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Are QLS courses recognised?
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
When will I receive my certificate?
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment.
Can I pay via instalment?
Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout.
How to take online classes from home?
Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace.
Does age matter in online learning?
No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.
When I will get the login details for my course?
After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org