Health and Safety Level 3 Fully Accredited Course

Legislation and Risk Assessments- the importance of Health and Safety and useful definitions; Health and Safety law; Risk Assessments and the Competent Person

Reporting and Investigating Accidents- workplace injuries; RIDDOR; the Accident Triangle; legal requirements; occupational diseases; dangerous occurrences and investigations

The Workplace and Work Equipment- slips, trips and falls and how to reduce the risk; how to reduce the risk from work equipment.

Fire and Explosion Responsibilities and Control Measures- the importance of Fire Safety; employer and employee responsibilities and duties; the Fire Triangle and Fire Risk assessment; fire detection and warning systems; evacuation procedures; fire extinguishers and equipment; fire safety signs; preparing an emergency plan and precautions against explosions.

Electricity- common causes of electrical accidents and injuries; employer and employee responsibilities; electrical risk assessments; portable appliances; safe installation; working near to electricity and wiring; overhead power lines and underground cables; maintaining electrical equipment and dealing with injuries.

Working at Height- legislation; risks and dangers of working at height; risk reduction; types of equipment; vehicles; fragile surfaces; training and communication; emergency procedures.

Vehicles: Work Site Hazards- legal responsibilities; worksite control measures; risk assessments; vehicles speed and traffic routes; privately owned vehicles, parking, visiting drivers and the public; signage.

Vehicles: Driver Standards and Vehicle Safety- driver standards and training; reversing; vehicle design and maintenance; signallers and deliveries; coupling and uncoupling; avoiding overturns and falls; loading and unloading.

Conflict and Violence- the law; statistics on workplace violence; who is at risk; risk assessments and control measures.

Alcohol and Drugs- alcohol and drug policies including screening; legislation; drug misuse and signs of misuse;

Noise and Vibration- employer responsibilities; the dangers of noise; measuring and reducing noise; supply of PPE and other equipment; training and health surveillance; the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations; risk assessment; eliminating and reducing risk.

Ergonomics- the importance of ergonomics; display screen equipment; assessing risks and control measures; work related stress.

Manual Handling: Risk Assessment and Reducing the Risks- employer responsibilities; risk assessments; load and environment (TILE); mechanical aids and equipment; PPE; lifting, pushing and pulling; training.

Employee Welfare and Emergency Procedures- workplace stress and risk assessments; first aid; emergency procedures; welfare facilities.

Positive Health and Safety Culture- how to establish a positive Health and Safety culture; safety representatives and committees.

Role of Managers, Supervisors and PPE- the responsibilities of managers and supervisors; types of PPE; training.

Staff Training- training procedures; training and the motivation of staff.

Working Safely With Hazardous Substances (COSHH)- the law; what is a hazardous substance; employer and employee responsibilities; hierarchy of control measures; PPE; ill health effects; Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL); flammable substances; training.

Explain what is meant by 'Health and Safety'.

Identify common workplace incidents and general ways to reduce their risk

Recite the procedure to carry out in the event of a fire and know which fire extinguisher should be used

Understand the importance and use of PPE

Explain the basics of COSHH and how to minimise the risk of hazardous substances Identify different types of safety signs and know about first aid In the workplace

Understand the basics of working at height

Work with display screens correctly

Deal with violence in the workplace Identify the key causes of stress

List the Do's and Don'ts when it comes to electrical equipment