Course Breakdown
What is this course about?
This Health and Safety in the Workplace for Supervisors course provides a thorough understanding of health and safety emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It also details the need for a structured management approach to health and safety and the key factors in implementing health and safety policy.
This course will benefit those working in a supervisory position in order that they can acquire the knowledge and skills required to discharge their health and safety responsibilities. It is relevant to all employment sectors – for example, property, construction, education establishments, offices, leisure, manufacturing, retail, catering and hospitality, healthcare, logistics and local government.
Who needs this qualification?
This course is suitable for those who work in a supervisory role, owners of small businesses, managers, team leaders and anyone who has a responsibility for the health and safety of staff in the workplace.
Why is this training important?
Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity for work. The supervisor is in an ideal position to influence, monitor and train employees. They can also ensure that managers are informed, persuaded, encouraged or pressured into providing for better health and safety standards.
Course content
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Concepts of Health and Safety
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Accidents in the Workplace
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Health in the Workplace
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Legal Provisions
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Health and Safety Organisation and Management
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Supervising Health and Safety
Learning outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety
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Show awareness of the benefits of health and safety culture
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Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety
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Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors
Course information:
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Duration: Three day programme
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Assessment: 45 question multiple choice exam
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Ofqual Regulated: Yes
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Ofqual Qualification Number: 600/5100/0
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Exam: 45 MCQ