The aim of this course is to introduce you to main workplaces hazards. The majority of these hazards are common to all workplaces and sectors, whilst others are more relevant to particular industries.
- Know about the principle of hazards found in workplaces
- Understand why that hazard is a workplace hazard
- Be familiar with the types of harm that these hazards can cause
- Be able to describe some controls that can help reduce or eliminate these hazards.
The hazards covered are:
- Chemicals
- Asbestos, Silica and lead
- Explosions
- Fire
- Biological
- Radiation
- Nano-particles
- Transport of dangerous goods
- Workplace transport
- Occupational stress
- Remote, isolated and lone working
- Shift work and fatigue
- Substance misuse
- Electricity
- Machinery, plant and equipment
- Lifting equipment and operations
- Pressure systems and vessels
- Noise
- Vibration
- Musculoskeletal
- Slips, trips and falls
- Working at height and falling objects
- Working in confined spaces
- Excavations and subsidence
- Thermal environment
- Natural environment
- Animal handling
There are also two modules introducing the basic principles associated with Welfare and first aid and Personal protective equipment (PPE)
E-Learning - training that’s even more flexible
If you require an overview occupational hazards and are confident enough not to need tutor-led training, this online, self-paced course offers you complete flexibility.
You can study in your own time when it suits you, and you can access the course from any internet-enabled device 24/7.
How will I benefit?
This course will help you:
- Understand how to identify risks and assess them using tools and methodologies
- Utilize a selection of tools and methodologies used in risk assessment
- Correctly identify the key actions that should be taken after a risk assessment exercise has been completed.
Who should attend?
- Anyone involved in the ISO 45001 implementation
- ISO 45001 internal and lead auditors
- Anyone involved in health and safety
- Health and Safety Representatives and Trade Union representatives
- All Employees
What will I learn?
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe what emergency planning involves in the context of an OH&SMS.
- List the events that typically occur during an emergency.
- Ask key questions that check if an effective emergency plan is in place.
What is included?
On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.
Contact us
If you have any enquiries, let us know how can we help you.
Call: +91 80815 80815
Email us: info.in@bsigroup.com
Notes:
This is an online, interactive eLearning course, You’ll have access to the course for 12 months.
Please Note: This training fee is applicable only for residents of India and the Indian subcontinent.
