Health and safety awareness in not just the concern of management, it is the responsibility of all. We each hold responsibility for our own actions and omissions. These are in fact, legal duties and include: * Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others may be affected by what you do or do not do

• Cooperating with your employer on health and safety

• Correctly using work items provided by your employer including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training and instructions

• Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare

Course Content

This course provides a basic overview of health and safety and covers the following topics:

• Health and Safety Law
• Company Policy
• Risk Assessment
• Accident Prevention
• Emergency Arrangements
• Fire safety
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Manual Handling
• Cossh
• Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
• Ladders and access equipment
• Electrical Safety and Portable Appliances
• Safety Signs