Health and Safety Management Online Course

Health and Safety Management is a comprehensive training program designed to build a strong understanding of health and safety protocols within various work environments. This course is specifically tailored for individuals seeking to support people with learning disabilities by ensuring safe and supportive working conditions for both workers and vulnerable individuals.

This curriculum is ideal for anyone looking to gain a professional edge in health and safety awareness, regulatory compliance, and risk management. It covers essential principles such as hazard identification, incident management, first aid response, fire safety, and emergency preparedness, all with a focus on safeguarding employees, particularly those with learning difficulties.

Whether you are a caregiver, manager, health worker, or teacher working with learning disabilities, this course provides actionable knowledge, legal frameworks, and effective tools to maintain a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant environment.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand health and safety laws affecting the modern workplace globally.
• Identify and assess common workplace hazards and potential risks.
• Demonstrate emergency response procedures in workplace safety scenarios.
• Apply safety protocols when working at heights and confined spaces.
• Implement control measures for hazardous substances at the workplace.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities in a safe environment.

Course Link: Health and Safety Management

Course Curriculum:

Module 01: Health and Safety at Work and the Laws

Understand workplace safety responsibilities and explore key health and safety laws.

Module 02: Managing for Health and Safety

Explore roles of managers, supervisors, and teams in risk management strategies.

Module 03: Risk Assessment and Common Risks

Learn to identify, evaluate, and control common health and safety risks.

Module 04: Accidents and Ill Health at Work

Analyze causes of workplace illness and injury and reporting protocols.

Module 05: Incident Management at Work

Examine effective incident response and post-incident analysis procedures.

Module 06: Electrical, Fire, and Gas Safety

Develop understanding of safety measures for electrical, fire, and gas hazards.

Module 07: Measures of Fire Safety

Discover tools, alarms, and systems that enhance fire prevention measures.

Module 08: Fire Emergency: Evacuation Procedures

Learn life-saving evacuation procedures and strategies for all staff levels.

Module 09: The Fire Plan and Safety Arrangements

Understand fire safety planning and organizational arrangements to prevent disasters.

Module 10: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries

Recognize physical risks linked to lifting, pushing, and moving objects.

Module 11: Manual Handling Risk Control

Apply safe manual handling techniques to avoid physical strain and injuries.

Module 12: Safe Lifting Techniques

Master effective lifting postures to minimize risk and injury at work.

Module 13: Working at Height

Examine procedures and safety checks required for high-risk elevation work.

Module 14: Work at Height Equipment

Learn to select and inspect ladders, harnesses, and scaffolding tools.

Module 15: Working in Confined Spaces and the Laws

Understand legal guidelines for confined space safety and worker protection.

Module 16: Control Measures for Working in Confined Spaces

Apply procedures like ventilation and permits to work in restricted spaces.

Module 17: Emergency Procedures for Working in Confined Spaces

Train for confined space rescues and emergency evacuation protocols.

Module 18: Safety in Different Work Settings

Adapt safety strategies for offices, schools, hospitals, and outdoor sites.

Module 19: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control

Identify machinery risks and implement safety protocols for equipment use.

Module 20: Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work

Explore noise, lighting, temperature, and psychosocial hazard management.

Module 21: Basic First-Aid Techniques

Gain vital first-aid skills for responding to injury and medical emergencies.

Module 22: Dealing with Minor Injuries at Workplace

Learn how to treat cuts, burns, sprains, and minor medical issues.

Module 23: Call for an Emergency

Understand how to assess emergencies and make effective emergency calls.

Module 24: Health Problems Related to Hazardous Substances

Identify long-term health conditions caused by chemical or biological exposure.

Module 25: Identifying Hazardous Substances

Classify hazardous substances through labels, SDS sheets, and COSHH standards.

Module 26: Control Measures and Monitoring

Learn to use PPE, containment, and exposure controls to ensure safety.

Module 27: Implementation of Control Measures

Implement safety plans, conduct training, and monitor effectiveness regularly.

Disclaimer:

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