Overview

Whatever sort of organisation you work in, there is always the possibility of an accident or damage to someone's health.

All work exposes people to hazards. This can include loads which have to be manually handled; dangerous machinery; toxic substances; electricity; working with display screen equipment; or even psychological hazards, such as stress.

This module addresses the main hazards and risks that you are likely to encounter within the workplace. 

What's included in this course?

The module covers specific hazards and preventions in relation to:

• Slips, trips and falls.
• Fire.
• Manual handling.
• COSHH.
• Display screen equipment.
• Electricity.
• Reporting responsibilities.
• Managing stress in the workplace.