Health and Safety Induction
Short course
In Trowbridge
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Trowbridge
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Duration
1 Day
Suitable for: All employees, particularly new starters.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Course programme
Topics Covered
Health and Safety Legislation
Common and Statute Law – History
Criminal and Civil Law - the distinction
Court Structure
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Objectives
Duties of Employers
Duties of Employees
Health and Safety Enforcement
Powers of the HSE Inspectors
Formal Consultation with Employees
Current Legislation
EC Directives
Control of Noise Regulations
Manual Handling
Brief Summary of Regulations
Information and Training
Implications of the Regulations
Incidents of Injury
Corporate Policies on Manual Handling
Common Injuries to the human spine / back
Common Problems of the back
Manual Handling
Mechanical Handling Equipment
Selection of MHE
Pre Operating Checks
Load Security
Operation of MHE
MHE Operators
Safety
Training
Hazard Identification
Industrial Injury Reporting and First Aid
Evacuation Procedures
Safety Signs
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health – COSHH
Safe Systems of Work
Fundamental Requirements
Components of the System
Examples of Safe Working Practices
Personal Protective Equipment
Health and Safety Induction