General Health and Safety Safety Awareness at Work

Learners will build a foundation in hazard identification and personal protection to prevent workplace injuries and ensure regulatory compliance. This course provides the essential knowledge to recognize potential risks and cultivate a proactive safety culture across construction and other industries.

Duration

2 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Build on the knowledge of general safety aspects in the field
  • Reduce injuries and health problems among the workforce
  • Learn the fundamentals needed to deal with potential hazards specific to construction and other fields
  • Extending knowledge and awareness of workers to act safely and spreading safety

Course Outline

Day 01
  • Introduction to Health & Safety
  • Basic Terminologies in Health and Safety
  • The Cost of an Accident
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
  • Acute Health Effects
  • Chronic Health Effects
  • Main Categories of Hazards
  • Biological
  • Chemical
  • Physical
  • Safety
  • Ergonomic
  • Psychosocial
  • Working at Height
  • Workshop Safety
  • Mechanical Hazards (Hand & Power Tool Safety)
  • Non-Mechanical Hazards
  • Manual Handling
  • Forklift Safe Operation
  • Welding Safety
  • General Requirements
  • Protective Equipment, Hose & Regulators
  • OXYACETYLENE Cutting
  • Hot Works Permit
  • Fire Protection
  • PPE
  • Filter Lens Shade Number Guide
  • Working Environment

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