This online Level 3 Health and Safety course will provide learners with a thorough understanding of the different aspects of Health and Safety.

The course goes into detail about each area of Health and Safety that businesses may encounter and provides information on how to undertake effective risk assessments and implement relevant, sufficient and appropriate control measures. The course gives an in depth guide to Health and Safety legislation and aims to raise awareness of the responsibilities that all managers and supervisors plus Health and Safety specialists are expected to maintain.

This course is divided into 10 easy to follow interactive modules and includes a multiple choice test at the end. The content of the course covers:

Legislation and Risk Assessments
Reporting and Investigating Accidents
The Workplace and Work Equipment
Fire and Explosion Responsibilities
Fire and Explosion Control Measures
Electricity
Working at Height
Vehicles: Work Site Hazards
Vehicles: Driver Standards
Vehicle Safety
Conflict and Violence
Alcohol and Drugs
Working Safely With Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
Types of Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
Noise
Vibration
Ergonomics
Manual Handling: Risk Assessment
Manual Handling: Reducing the Risks
Employee Welfare and Emergency Procedures
Positive Health and Safety Culture
Role of Managers, Supervisors and PPE
Staff Training

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain what is meant by 'Health and Safety'
Identify common workplace incidents and general ways to reduce their risk
Recite the procedure to carry out in the event of a fire and know which fire extinguisher should be used
Understand the importance and use of PPE
Explain the basics of COSHH and how to minimise the risk of hazardous substances
Identify different types of safety signs and know about first aid In the workplace
Understand the basics of working at height
Work with display screens correctly
Deal with violence in the workplace
Identify the key causes of stress
List the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to electrical equipment