This qualification has been designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business, whether manufacturing, commerce, public sector or service industries.
Who needs this qualification?
The Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace represents a foundation of knowledge required by everyone working in any not-for-profit, public or private sector organisation.
Subjects covered
- health and safety at work
- health and safety law
- prevention of accidents and ill health
- risk assessment
- first aid at work
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- workplace health, safety and welfare
- work equipment
- electricity
- fire prevention
- occupational health
- hazardous substances
- ergonomics and workstation design
- manual handling
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
- work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety within an organisation's policy
- identify key hazards in their own workplace
- understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
- report potential health and safety problems Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: One day programme
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Prerequisite: None
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