REHIS Introduction to Health and Safety

Course description

The syllabus aims to raise awareness of key health and safety issues in the workplace. The course is principally aimed at young people preparing for work experience, people changing employment and people with no previous employment history. The course is suitable for use in schools and colleges for promoting risk awareness and risk prevention as an integral part of education. Approximately 3 guided learning hours are required for this course. A short test is included which can be used to check understanding and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion. Syllabus • An Introduction to Health and Safety • An Introduction to Health and Safety Law • Risk Assessment • General Working Environment • Slips, Trips and Falls • Hazardous Substances • Occupational Health • Machinery and Equipment • Manual Handling • Electricity at Work • Personal Protective Equipment • Fire • Accidents and Emergencies