(This is an example of the course objectives determined by consultation with a company. The course objectives can be altered, added to or taken away to suit the needs of an organisation.)

Course aims

To increase delegates hazard spotting and risk assessment skills thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents involving people, machinery, materials and other losses to the organisation.

To provide an overview of the health and safety legislation that is likely to have an impact on their place of work.

Course Objectives

1. Introduction: By the end of this training programme, delegates will be able to;

1.1 Outline five main types of accidents, which cause over 3 day injuries.

1.2 Explain the relationship between death, serious injury, minor injury and near miss.

1.3 State five costs of poor health and safety standards.

1.4 State five benefits of good health and safety standards.

1.5 Give examples of five main types of illness caused by work

1.6 Define the terms hazard, risk and accident.

1.7 State 3 main causes of accidents at work.

1.8 Give examples of control measures in order of preference.

2. Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare

Delegates should understand the importance of a safe working environment and be able to:

2.1 Outline the possible hazards that may exist in the layout of a building structure, floors, stairs and services.

2.2 Explain the importance of good housekeeping.

2.3 Describe how pedestrians can be kept apart from vehicles in the workplace.

2.4 Carry out a hazard spotting exercise on the building structure, floors and traffic movement.

3. Work Equipment

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of work equipment and be able to:

3.1 Define the term work equipment.

3.2 Give three examples of how work equipment can cause injuries.

3.3 Describe three different types of guards that can be found on general work equipment.

3.4 Carry out a hazard spotting exercise on general work equipment

3.5 Give three possible causes of accidents involving lifting equipment.

3.6 List the basic principles of safe slinging.

3.7 Define a safe working load and working load limit.

3.8 Explain how shock loading can cause lifting equipment to fail.

3.9 Give 3 examples of defects to look for in lifting chain.

3.10 Give 3 examples of defects to look for in round slings.

3.11 Carry out a hazard spotting exercise on lifting equipment.

3.12 Explain the importance of operator training and authorisation regarding work equipment.

3.13 Give 3 examples of safety signs that may be found on work equipment.

3.14 Outline the dangers from using a pedestal grinding wheel and hand held grinding wheel.

3.15 State the requirement for registration of persons to change the various classes of abrasive wheels.

4. Compressed Gases

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of compressed gases and be able to:

4.1 Explain the dangers of using argon, carbon dioxide, oxygen and propane cylinders and how they should be stored and handled.

4.2 Explain the dangers of oxygen/propane welding/cutting equipment.

4.3 Outline the type of PPE required when using the above.

5. Welding Operations

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of welding operations and be able to:

5.1 Explain the health risks form ultra violet and infer red light.

5.2 Explain he dangers from breathing in metal fumes and vapours from plated, painted or primed materials.

6. Electricity

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of electricity and be able to:

6.1 Outline the types of injuries caused by electricity.

6.2 Give two examples of how electrical dangers can be minimised.

6.3 Explain the need for equipment testing and maintenance by competent personnel and the need for fault reporting.

6.4 Describe what to do when dealing with electric shock.

7. Hazardous Substances

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of substances and be able to:

7.1 Give examples of hazardous substances and how they may be identified.

7.2 Explain how information about the hazards of the substance can be obtained.

7.3 State how the use of hazardous substances should be controlled.

8. Fire Prevention

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of fire and be able to:

8.1 State the elements needed to create fire.

8.2 Explain how a fire can spread and grow.

8.3 Outline the hazards from combustible solid materials, liquids and gases and their relationship to the start of fires.

8.2 Describe the general precautions for fire prevention and safe evacuation.

8.3 Give examples on how fires can be controlled with fire extinguishers.

8.4 Outline the action to be taken in the event of fire.

8.5 Describe the type of fire safety signs displayed in the workplace.

9. Noise

Delegates should be aware of the hazards of noise and be able to:

9.1 Define the term noise and how damage occurs to hearing.

9.2 Describe methods of noise control.

9.3 Explain how hearing protection work and when it should be worn.

10. Manual Handling

Delegates should be aware of the hazards from manual handling and be able to:

10.1 Give examples of manual handling injuries.

10.2 Explain how manual handling hazards are controlled by avoidance, assessment and reduction.

10.3 Outline the main factors in carrying out safe handling techniques.

11. First Aid

Delegates should understand the purpose of first aid and be able to:

11.1 Give examples of first aid materials, which are commonly provided.

11.2 Understand the difference between appointed person and first aider.

12. Duties of employer and employee

Delegates should be aware of the duties of the employer and employee and be able to:

12.1 Outline the duties of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

12.2 Outline the duties of the employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

12.3 Explain what is company procedure when a hazard is identified.

12.4 Explain the importance of making full use of any instruction and training when identifying unsafe systems or methods of work.

12.5 Carry out a hazard spotting exercise involving all the above elements of the programme.

Course length

To be determined by learning needs.