Elementary Health and Safety

There are thousands of accidents in the workplace every year. It has been estimated that in Britain alone 2.5 million people suffer work-related ill health.

This course covers some of the most common health and safety issues in the workplace. Health and Safety measures are concerned with controlling and reducing risks to health and safety of anyone who might be affected by work activities.

Elementary Health and Safety is for all members of staff.

Course Syllabus

• General Introduction
• Health and Safety Law
• Risk Assessment
• General Working Environment
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Work Related Ill Health
• Manual Handling
• Machinery and Equipment
• Electricity at Work
• Fire
• Accidents and Emergencies

A REHIS Elementary Health and Safety multiple choice examination has to be completed at the end of the course. On achieving 60% pass, a certificate will be awarded to the participant.