It is particularly relevant for anyone with a specific responsibility for Health and Safety who would benefit from a recognised qualification.

Courses can be tailored to employees or managers. The objective of the course is to increase awareness of Health and safety in the workplace and gain an understanding of individual and company responsibility and liability; Including risk assessments and legal requirements.

• Understand the principles of accident prevention.
• Understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention.
• Understand the risks associated with manual handling.
• Appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances.
• Understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety.
• Understand the potential long term effects of exposure to noise and vibration.