Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define health and safety and its significance
- Explain the costs and benefits to businesses of good/poor health and safety
- Explain the roles of government, local authorities, employers and employees
- Outline the main features of current health and safety legislation
- List and describe the most common types of workplace injuries and accidents
- Identify and describe common hazards in the workplace
- Identify measures to prevent injuries and accidents
- Outline control measures for the most common workplace hazards
- Explain the significance of health and safety policies and good working practices
- Describe the main characteristics of a healthy, safe workplace