Health and Safety at Work Online Course

Understanding Health and Safety at Work is essential in promoting well-being, minimizing workplace risks, and ensuring everyone—including individuals with learning disabilities—can work in a safe and supportive environment. This comprehensive course explores critical safety principles, legislation, risk assessments, welfare provisions, and preventative measures to reduce accidents and health hazards in all types of work environments.

With an emphasis on inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments, this course empowers learners to build inclusive workplaces where employees with learning disabilities are protected, respected, and enabled to thrive safely.

This course is built using international best practices, aligning with laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, Disability Discrimination Act, and ISO 45001 standards. Designed by industry professionals with decades of experience in safety and disability advocacy, this program provides actionable insights that apply to offices, construction sites, healthcare settings, warehouses, and more.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand laws related to health and safety at work.
2. Identify key risks and safety hazards in any workplace.
3. Apply effective safety control and risk assessment methods.
4. Recognize workplace adjustments for learning-disabled individuals.
5. Respond to workplace accidents and implement reporting processes.
6. Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Course Link: Health and Safety at Work

Course Curriculum

1. Health and Safety at Work and the LawsUnderstand foundational safety laws, policies, and employer responsibilities.
2. Managing for Health and SafetyExplore leadership responsibilities, safety culture, and control measures.
3. Risk Assessment and Common RisksLearn step-by-step risk assessment methods and address typical hazards.
4. Workplace Health, Safety and WelfareEnsure hygiene, ventilation, sanitation, and mental well-being of all staff.
5. Accidents and Ill Health at WorkInvestigate causes, reporting protocols, and health surveillance techniques.
6. Electrical, Fire and Gas SafetyGain insight into hazardous substances and energy source management.
7. Safety in Different Work SettingsCustomize safety procedures based on industry-specific environments.
8. Work Equipment Hazards and Risk ControlUse and maintain machinery and tools in a legally compliant way.
9. Other Health and Safety Hazards at WorkLearn about noise, vibration, radiation, biological hazards, and ergonomics.

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Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.