Improving health and safety compliance for supervisors and managers
 
Accidents in the workplace cost UK businesses tens of billions of pounds each year in insurance premiums, replacing injured staff and litigation.
 
This e-learning course covers health and safety law, the hazards present in the workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls.
 
At the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise staff, as well as the knowledge they need to go on to achieve a recognised qualification.
 
Areas covered
Introduction to health and safety
Accidents, injuries and work-related health
Legal aspects of health and safety
Risk assessment (5x5 matrix)
Hazardous substances (CoSHH)
The workplace
Using equipment safely
Fire safety 
Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment
Measuring and monitoring performance
The role of line managers and supervisors
 
Who the course is aimed at
Supervisors or managers in health care, with health and safety duties or anyone looking to go on to achieve a level 3 health and safety qualification. The course may also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
 
Key details
Duration : 6 - 9 hours
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield