This course is ideal for those who work, or intend to work, at a supervisory or management level.
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Who is this course designed for?
The QA Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to provide candidates with a more advanced understanding of health and safety.
Ideal for those who work, or intend to work, at a supervisory or management level, this 3-day course covers a range of health and safety topics including; workplace legal requirements, the benefits of using a health and safety system, principles of risk assessment and the risks and control methods for common workplace hazards.
Successful candidates will leave with a greater understanding of health and safety in the workplace, enabling them to help maintain a safer working environment.
About the course
Duration: 1 Day
- Qualsafe regulated
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
Health and safety legal requirements
Roles and responsibilities of employers
Demonstrating best practice for health and safety compliance
Communicating health and safety information
Definition of key health and safety terms
Main causes of injuries and ill health at work
Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
Investigation techniques for revealing immediate and root causes
Safety management systems:
Costs associated with accidents and ill health
Key elements of safety management systems
Benefits of using a safety management system
Principles of risk assessment:
Benefits of assessing and controlling risks
Types of risk assessment
Where risk assessments should be used Steps needed to complete a simple risk assessment
Risks and control methods for common workplace hazards:
Occupational, environmental, human and organisational factors
Injuries, ill health and other damage that can occur
Identifying risk control measures using the hierarchy of control
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.
