Health and Safety
Employers have a duty of care for their employees at work - this is a requirement of the Health and Safety Act. During 2006/7, 6 million days were lost due to workplace injuries, and 241 workers were killed at work.
There are three primary issues:
All three courses are available as separate units, but under Piper's fast-track system can also be covered in a single day, saving time and money.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The COSHH legislation relates to the control of substances hazardous to health. There is a requirement to:
- Check manufacturer's instructions
- Assess risks or hazards which can lead to poisoning, explosion, fire, breathing problems and in some cases death
- Ensure that staff have access to protective equipment where necessary
- Set up an emergency procedure
- Carry out their duties in a safe manner
- Increase effectiveness and reduce injuries at work
- Adhere to the Health and Safety Regulations and guidelines
- Put Risk Assessment into practice
- Avoid hazards from chemicals and other hazardous substances
Lifting and handling
Frequent and heavy lifting can cause back injuries. Preventative measures will prove cost effective, helping both to reduce absenteeism due to back injuries, and maintain and reduce insurance costs.
Successful completion of the course will ensure candidates are able to:
- Carry out their duties in a safe manner
- Increase effectiveness at work
- Avoid injuries which can affect their ability to sleep, their lifestyle and job prospects
- Reduce injuries at work, retaining good health later on in life
- Adhere to the Health and Safety Regulations and guidelines
- Avoid stress, pain and suffering to themselves and their family
- Put Risk Assessment into practice
- Identify machinery aids to assist them in their workplace
Working from heights
Falls are the biggest single cause of workplace injury. In 2005/6 falls from heights accounted for 46 fatal accidents at work and around 3350 major injuries. Where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury, employers and employees need to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Health and Safety training can also help maintain or reduce insurance costs.
Successful completion of the course will ensure that staff are able to:
- Identify safety hazards and understand equipment required
- Use the correct procedure and tool for the job
- Reduce injuries at work, retaining good health later on in life
- Adhere to the Health and Safety Regulations and guidelines
- Put Risk Assessment into practice when using such items as ladders, stepladders and working platforms
