Health & Safety Introduction Module

Need a  quick and comprehensive introduction to health and safety training? Look no  further! This course explores health and safety at work, considering  effective health and safety management and the responsibility of both the  employer and the employee. The difference between a HAZARD and a RISK is  explored, as well as some possible causes and consequences of accidents. This  course looks at health and safety law, why this is important and helps you to  understand how this applies in practice. The Risk Assessment and Hierarchy of  Controls are broken down to explain how to effectively measure and eliminate  risks.

Dangerous Substances Module

What are  dangerous substances? This course explores the definition of Dangerous  Substances and considers different types of substances and the possible short  and long term health implications. We will consider the responsibilities of  the employee and the organisation to ensure everyone is safe from the hazards  and risks of Dangerous Substances in the workplace.

Display Screen Equipment Module

Take a  look at the device you’re using right now…we all use display screen  equipment. This course will help you to ensure you have a correctly set up  DSE workstation. We will explore the risks of a poorly set up workstation and  provide you with some tips and techniques to ensure you are using your DSE  safely.

Electricity Module

We all  take it for granted that when we switch on a plug socket, our appliance will  work. That’s because of electricity, but what is it? We will answer this  question and consider the ways in which electricity poses a threat in the  workplace and how we can reduce the risk of this hazard actually causing  harm. This course explores the laws in place to protect you at work and  consider the employer’s and employee’s duties to ensure everyone is safe from  the dangers of electricity.

Fire Module

Fuel,  Oxygen and Ignition…our Fire course takes you through what is necessary for a  fire to start, spread and the risks of Fire in your workplace. This course  explores the different classes of fire and what extinguishers you need to  tackle the fire safely. We cover the things you can do to reduce the risk of  fire and the correct procedure to follow if you ever discover a fire in your  workplace!

First Aid at Work Module

Why  bother with first aid at work? Well, our First Aid course explains why! We  explore the Law, who can become a first aider, and the primary objectives of  First Aid. This course considers how many first aiders your organisation  needs and will help you to consider the risks which could cause harm.

Manual Handling Module

Manual  Handling is the carrying and moving of any object and in the workplace, this  can pose a notable risk. This course explores what you can do to reduce the  risk of manual handling related injury. We will consider how to minimise the  risk and consequence by implementing control measures. The course looks at  what is safe when lifting or moving heavy loads and identifies the correct  process to ensure you move and lift safely.

Slips & Trips Module

Slips  and Trips are a major cause of injury at work, so this course is designed to  help you avoid the risk of slips or trips in your workplace. We will explore  the differences between a SLIP and a TRIP, consider the problem areas which  could lead to an accident and what to do if you see a spillage or tripping  hazard in your workplace.

Available with certificated CPD hours

This course is available with optional certificated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours from the Open College Network.

What are CPD Hours?

Undertaking Continuing Professional Development helps ensure that both academic and practical qualifications do not become out-dated or obsolete.  Obtaining certificated CPD hours means learners can demonstrate a commitment to ‘up skill’ or ‘re-skill’ themselves, regardless of occupation, age or educational level.