SPA Core
Training
In Rotherham
Description
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Type
Training
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Location
Rotherham
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Duration
1 Day
On completion of the course delegates will have the knowledge to: Demonstrate their understanding of the subjects by successfully completing each module assessment paper. Appreciate how they personally can influence good standards within health, safety & the environment. Understand the value of risk assessment and have the knowledge to recognise when change to a generic assessment is required. Understand the common hazards associated with work. Suitable for: This course is the starting point for those who will be undertaking the sector specific training at a later date. The course provides fundamental health and safety knowledge which is essential when completing the later training.
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About this course
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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Subjects
- Health and Safety Management
- Safety Management
Course programme
COURSE CONTENT
MODULE 1 – Organising for safety
Will give delegates an understanding of:- the legal responsibilities of employers and employees, the role of enforcing authorities, what makes a vulnerable worker, hazard identification and control.
MODULE 2 – The workplace
This module examines what makes a safe place of work, safe behaviour, hidden services and specific hazards, working at height, asbestos and confined spaces and permit-to-work.
MODULE 3 – Tools, plant and machinery
The session will give delegates an understanding of the risks presented by both powered and non powered work equipment and the risks associated with the various forms of energy created. In addition the risks faced with the use of workplace transport.
MODULE 4 – Health
The session highlights the risks and controls for substances hazardous to health together with other ill health risks from workplace activities, including musculoskeletal problems, effects of noise and stress. In addition candidates will be made aware of the varied precautions which can be taken.
MODULE 5 – Procedures
Candidates will be shown the need and benefits of procedures, including: the importance of local emergency procedures and first aid arrangements.
MODULE 6 - The environment
The module covers current and future environmental requirements, safe storage and marking, waste control hierarchies and emergency planning in the event of problems.
SPA Core