Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Overview

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

This training program is designed to equip individuals with advanced knowledge and skills in ensuring workplace safety. It empowers them to effectively manage health and safety systems within their organizations to minimize risks and promote a safe working environment.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Advise on aspects of health and safety management in the workplace.
Determine health and safety training requirements.
Identify areas where specific legal requirements apply.
Determine best practices for health and safety.
Identify areas for improvement using a risk assessment approach.
Prepare for successful completion for the Certification Exam.

Targeted Audience:

Process Managers.
Process Engineers.
Team Leaders/Supervisors.
Maintenance Engineers.
Health and Safety personnel.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Legislation:

Duties and Responsibilities.
Safety Law in the UK and EU.
The role & powers of enforcing agencies.
Consequences of non-compliance with the law.

Unit 2:

Health and Safety Management:

Elements of a Safety Management system.
Health and Safety Policy.
Health and Safety Policy.
Safe Systems of Work.
Inspections and Audits.

Unit 3:

Safety Management and Culture:

Accidents and Incidents.
What is Safety Culture?
Developing a positive Safety Culture.
Communication.
Safety Committees.

Unit 4:

Workplace and Work Equipment:

Welfare arrangements.
First Aid.
Minimizing hazards of work equipment.
Electrical Safety.
Emergency arrangements.

Unit 5:

Hazardous Agents:

Occupational Health.
Chemical hazards control.
Physical Hazards – Noise, Vibration, Radiation, Manual Handling.
Psychological hazards – Stress.