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Health and safety at work refers to protecting employees from hazards, risks and workplace incidents. The course explains essential laws, employer responsibilities and safe practices to ensure a compliant, safer working environment for all staff.
A workplace risk assessment identifies hazards, evaluates risks and implements controls to prevent harm. This course teaches how to recognize common workplace dangers and apply effective risk-control measures across different work settings.
Common hazards include fire, electricity, manual handling, machinery, noise, gas and slips or trips. The course covers how to identify these risks and apply practical safety procedures to reduce accidents and improve workplace welfare.
Accidents and ill health often result from unsafe practices, poor workplace conditions, lack of training or unmanaged hazards. This course explains how to prevent incidents using proper reporting, management systems and compliance procedures like RIDDOR.
Electrical, fire and gas hazards can lead to severe injuries, property damage and major workplace incidents. This course teaches risk controls, safe equipment use and emergency procedures essential for maintaining a secure work environment.