Keep your workplace safe and compliant
 
The HSE estimates that workplace injuries cost the UK economy over £15 billion per year. Official figures estimate the cost to business at £3.2 billion with individuals losing approximately £8.6 billion.
 
This course is an ideal introduction to health and safety for anyone working in a low to medium risk environment, and provides the knowledge and understanding required to go on to achieve a level 2 health and safety qualification. 
 
Areas covered
Accidents including slips, trips and falls
Legal responsibilities
Risk assessment
Hazardous substances (COSHH)
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Work equipment
Fire
First aid
Manual handling
 
Who the course is aimed at
Ideal for employee inductions or anyone wishing to go on to achieve a level 2 health and safety qualification.
 
The course can also be used as part of the onprogramme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate  into the workplace. 
 
Key details
Duration : 2 - 3 hours
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield