Health and Safety for Managers
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Previously known as health and Safety Level 3
This course was previously known as Health and Safety Level 3. Our Health and Safety for Managers course is designed for people who are wanting more in depth knowledge into health and safety in the workplace. A variety of health and safety practices are explained including health and safety legislation, risk assessments, manual handling, hazardous substances, alcohol and drugs, work at height, conflict in the workplace, vehicle safety and more.
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This Health and Safety for Managers course is perfect for managers and supervisors who want to expand their knowledge. Covering all relevant legislation and regulations that you need to know about, this course will go into greater detail about carrying out risk assessments in the workplace and how to reduce the chance of accidents occurring in the workplace. We also look drugs and alcohol at work, who is more at risk and the legislation surrounding various workplace situations. Conflict in the workplace will also be covered and students will learn how they can resolve conflict, as well as the steps that can be put in place to prevent it occurring. Upon completion of this Health and Safety for Managers course, students will feel more confident to be able to support staff in numerous settings.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 6 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 6 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers various health and safety scenarios
- Explains risk management
- Counted as staff training on health and safety
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Unit 1 – Health and Safety Legislation
In our first unit you will consider what health and safety is and the reasons for why it is important. You will then explore the two main pieces of health and safety legislation and consider the health and safety regulations and their role in supporting the main pieces of legislation.
Unit 2 – Risk in the workplace
You will also explore supervision, appraisals and objectives. You will then consider how you can develop your core skills through learning and development, including using SMART targets and CPD courses.
Unit 3 – Assessing risk
Here we will explore the meaning of hazards, risks and risk assessment, you will consider why risk assessments are important and learn who is responsible for completing risk assessments, you will be introduced to the five steps of risk assessments.
Unit 4 – Equipment in the workplace
In this unit you will be introduced to the definition of work equipment and some general examples, you will cover the main requirements of PUWER and the different types of equipment that can be found in the workplace, as well as the hazards associated with this equipment.
Unit 5 – Manual handling and ergonomics
Ergonomics and the associated hazards are covered in this section and you will also cover some examples of workplaces where manual handling occurs and explore the injuries that can occur from manual handling operations.
Unit 6 – Hazardous substance and electricity
In this unit you will be introduced to hazardous substances and what they are, you will also consider how people can be exposed in the workplace and what effects they can have.
Unit 7 – Alcohol and drugs
Understanding the risks of alcohol and drug use, who is at risk of having problems relating to alcohol and drugs, as well as drug and alcohol policies and the steps involved in drug and alcohol screening/testing are now explained.
Unit 8 – Working at height, noise, vibration
In this unit you will be introduced to work at height and explore examples and the risks associated with different activities, you will learn the different work at height regulations, as well as the importance of risk assessments and how to carry one out.
Unit 9 – Fire risk and precautions in the workplace
This unit will explore the importance of fire safety in the workplace , the laws and legislation relating to fire safety in the workplace and the steps to a fire risk assessment.
Unit 10 – Vehicle safety
Next you will be introduced to workplace transport and consider what this means, as well as some of the common causes of accidents involving workplace transport.
Unit 11 – Conflict and violence in the workplace
Conflict in the workplace is just as important to understand as physical safety and here we look at when problems can arise.
Unit 12 – Health, Culture, Consultation and Training at work
In our final unit you will be exploring work-related stress, what the effects can be as well as the causes and how to manage work related stress.
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RoSPA assured training course
This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Health and Safety for Managers course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Health and Safety for Managers course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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