Health & Safety in the Workplace

·Major Topics Covered in this Diploma Program include:

Module 1 - Managing Health & Safety in the Workplace

·Why H & S measures are essential, legal requirements, management’s responsibilities

·H & S issues relating to employees, visitors to the workplace, consumers of products; hazards, risks

·Risk assessment, aims, identification, consultations, controlling identified risks, documentation, actions

·The Health & Safety policy, investigating accidents and “near misses”, changes in the workplace

Module 2 - Providing a Safe Place to Work In

·The variety of workplaces, creating a safe workplace, buildings, the work environment, maintenance

·Workplace layout, efficient and safe use of space, reducing movements, noise reduction

·Toilets, hygiene, housekeeping, cleanliness, obstructions, machinery, inspections, safety devices

·Accident prevention, fire drills, slip and trip injuries, floors, spillages, doors, cables, warning signs

Module 3 - General Fire Safety

·Sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen in workplaces, why fires can spread, preventing the spread of fire

·Fire risk assessments, fire surveys, fire certificates, combustible materials, heat transmission

·Eliminating fire hazards, safe storage, warning notices, security and fire prevention regulations

·Fire alarm systems, evacuation procedures, fire-fighting equipment, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers

Module 4 - Working at Height, Building & Construction Work

·Causes of falls, accident prevention measures, training of employees, safe access, protecting workers

·Safety measures for ladders, step ladders, mobile elevation platforms, roof work; inspections, checks

·Hazards on building and construction sites; duties of clients, contractors and supervisors, waste disposal

·Fire avoidance, securing safe site boundaries, protecting the public, traffic control, specific hazards

Module 5 - Safe Use of Equipment in the Workplace

·Responsibilities, training, equipment hazards, moving parts, harmful emissions, operational rules

·Safety guards on equipment, the right controls and positioning, avoiding accidents and damage

·Safety working with mobile equipment, hand-held tools, in confined spaces, gas and high pressures

·Equipment checks and maintenance, schedules, power supply, protective clothing and equipment

Module 6 - Transport in the Workplace and Materials Handling

·Hazards associated with transport and movement of people and materials, equipment safety

·Route planning, vehicle risks, minimising journey distances, pedestrian lanes, aisles, alarms, seat belts

·Manual and powered materials handling, manual handling equipment, safe materials handling system

·Powered handling, advantages, equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, training of operators, signals

Module 7 - Safe Use of Electricity in the Workplace, Noise and Vibration Issues

·Electrical current, circuits, installations, amps, voltage, conductors, insulators, resistors, fuses, plugs

·Hazards with electricity, shocks, burns, fires, explosions, power cables, assessing and reducing risks

·Noise in the workplace, risks and controls, noise level, noise problems, noise reduction, protection

·Vibrations at work, hand-arm vibration syndrome, assessing vibration risks, actions to take, surveillance

Module 8 - Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Radiations in the Workplace

·Harmful solids, liquids, powders, gases, dusts, fumes, health risks, assessing risks, controlling exposure

·Specific problems and prevention, banned substances, asbestos, lead, occupational skin diseases

·Radiation in industry, ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, exposure, actions to manage risks

·Flammable and explosive substances, types, precautions, safe storage and transportation

Module 9 - Health & Safety in Kitchens and Eating Places

·The catering sector, duty of care to consumers, the role of H & S enforcement officers

·Food preparation, kitchens, hazards, bacteria, contamination control, cleaning, safety, kitchen refuse

·Preventing accidents, slips, trips, hot surfaces, equipment, liquids, knives, glass, dermatitis, chemicals

·Food and catering premises, cleaning schedules, dining areas, service, crockery, tables, hygiene

Module 10 - Psychological Health Hazards in the Workplace

·Anxiety, depression, work-related stress; effects, causes, work conditions, dealing with stress, change

·Job design, work organisation, balancing job demands and pressure, job security, communications

·Employee counselling, joint problem solving, two-way discussions, avoiding disciplinary action

·The HR/personnel policy, fairness, equality of treatment, avoiding harassment, equal opportunities

Module 11 - Health and Safety in Educational Establishments

·Schools as workplaces, employers, employees, pupils, parents; hazards and risks in schools

·Main types of injuries, sports, slips, trips, stairs, playgrounds; supervision, behaviour, hazard surveillance

·Responsibilities of school employers and employees, school health & safety policy, activities, the law

·School security, protecting pupils, staff and school property, access control, first aid, medical facilities; COVID-19 safety principles, symptoms, physical distancing, guidelines, posters, communicating with parents

Module 12 - Health Protection, First Aid, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

·Provision of facilities, first aiders, needs assessment for the workforce, factors to consider, risks; first aid training, first aid materials and equipment, employers’ liability insurance, liabilities for negligence

·Display screen equipment, avoiding physical problems for employees, reducing hazards, benefits

·Personal protective equipment (PPE), suitability, types of protection, provision, use, maintenance

·COVID-19 and virus outbreaks, symptoms, measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work, vaccinations, employee and employer responsibiities, isolation procedures for COVID-19 found in staff