CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Course Overview
This course provides the essential knowledge to enable delegates
to contribute to any health and safety management system. Good
health and safety standards rely on employers and their employees
working together to reduce risks and prevent accidents and
ill health arising from work activities. This course is often
lively, involving much debate and discussion between delegates
and trainer.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for all employees working in any sector
of commerce and industry. It is an excellent introduction for
new employees or those requiring an overview of health and
safety in the workplace.
Topics covered include an introduction to:
- Legislation
- Roles and responsibilities
- Use of Work Equipment
- Accidents and ill-health
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid at Work
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health, Safety and Welfare
- Fire Prevention
- Hazardous substances
- DSE/Manual Handling
- Noise at work
The syllabus can also be tailored to suit the needs of your
organisation, e.g. office workers may require more input regarding
the use of Display Screen Equipment.
Course Objectives
The course will enable the student to work in a safe and healthy
manner and contribute to improving health and safety in the
organisation. Delegates will understand the importance of health
and safety rules and working procedures.
Assessment
If CIEH certification is required the course is assessed
via a multiple-choice exam and successful candidates will receive
a nationally recognised CIEH certificate. An Ouch attendance
certificate will be issued to delegates not undertaking the
CIEH exam or for those who are unsuccessful in the exam.
Duration
6 hours (Normally 1 day)
This course can be run in-house for up to 15 delegates or
individuals can attend our open courses.
Ouch offer the following Health and Safety courses (many designed
and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health):
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