IOSH Working Safely: 11th July 2016

IOSH Working Safely

Aim

The aim of the Working Safely course is to train workers to make sure that their actions in the workplace contribute to health and safety, and that they clearly understand their health and safety responsibilities.

Objective

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Explain the consequences to both the individual and their organisation if they fail to work safely and healthily
• Define the terms ‘hazard’, ‘risk’ and ‘risk controls’
• Explain the importance of risk assessment
• Appreciate the role of workplace precautions
• Describe the role of a health and safety management system

Appreciate the importance of:

• Emergency plans and procedures
• Safe systems of work
• Accident reporting
• Inspection and monitoring
• Personal protective equipmentSafety signs
• First aid
• Appreciate how industry affects the environment, and list ways in which individuals and organisations can minimise pollution and waste.

Modules

The course consists of five parts as follows:

Module 1 – Introducing working safely

Module 2 – Definition of hazard and risk

Module 3 – Identifying common hazards

Module 4 – Improving safety performance

Module 5 – Protecting our environment

An IOSH ‘Working Safely’ certificate is awarded to all those who successfully complete both assessments.

Understanding of the course material is evaluated by means of a multiple choice assessment and hazard spotting exercises.

 Assessment is by written and practical tests included in the day's training. Upon successful completion an IOSH Working Safely certificate will be issued.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 20 per Instructor.

Prices include registration and certification fees.