Objective:
This course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. It emphasizes shared responsibility for workplace safety and provides practical guidance to recognize hazards, follow safety protocols, and respond effectively to emergencies.

Target Audience:
All new employees or individuals requiring a refresher on workplace health and safety.

Key Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:

1. Understand the importance of workplace health and safety.
2. Learn key health and safety policies, regulations, and procedures.
3. Recognize common workplace hazards and how to mitigate them.
4. Develop skills in safe manual handling to prevent injuries.
5. Understand the correct procedures for reporting incidents and accessing support.

Course Topics:

• Overview of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Identifying and managing common workplace hazards (e.g., slips, trips, manual handling, fire risks)
• Emergency procedures, including fire safety and first aid
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe manual handling techniques
• Workplace ergonomics for injury prevention
• Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses