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IOSH – Working Safely

Who is it for:
This course is aimed at employees at any level, who need basic knowledge and understanding of the Health & safety at work.

At the end of the course you will be able to:
Candidates will be able to identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in their workplace. Use appropriate workplace precautions for specific risks, assist managers in preparing written risk assessments, follow their organisations health & safety policy. Co-operate and communicate on safety matters. Carry out work activities without endangering themselves or other. Report relevant accidents and incidents and monitor their own activities and assist mangers in active monitoring.

Course Content: 
- Introduction to working safely 
- Definition of working safely 
- Identification of hazards associated with work activities 
- Assessments of risks associated with hazards 
- Using appropriate workplace precautions for specific tasks 
- Identifying common hazards 
- Fire 
- Electricity 
- Work traffic 
- Physical and verbal abuse 
- Working environment 
- Slips, trips and falls 
- Manual handling 
- Noise 
- Chemicals 
- Improving safety performance 
- Safe systems of work 
- Permits to work 
- Protective equipment 
- Safety signs 
- Emergency procedures 
- Accident/incident reporting 
- Health checks 
- Contract work 
- Inspections 
- Protecting the environment 
- Waste control 
- Pollution control 
- Contributing to reducing environmental impacts

Candidate assessment:
Multiple choice test.

Qualification:
On successful completion of the course and final assessment, the candidate will receive an IOSH Accredited Certificate valid for 5 years.

Course Duration:
1 Day