A Distance Learning Course of 1 Lesson

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the benefits and legal requirements of health and safety in the workplace.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

* Explain why health and safety are important to businesses
* Outline the main areas of legislation and regulation
* Explain what needs to be done
* Promote cost effective investment in health and safety
* Highlight where further information can be obtained.

A Safe and Healthy Workplace - the Benefits

The Legal Framework - an Overview

Fire Safety

Electricity

First Aid

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Reporting of Incidents and Accidents

Manual Handling

The Use of Visual Display Equipment

Using Work Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Risk Assessment

Hazards and Accident Protection

Safety Committees

Safety Policies

Safety Budgets

Enforcement

Further Information

Qualification 1: Health & Safety At Work (Skills Course) Certificate

Health & Safety At Work (Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.

Additional Information

Available in paper or online versions. Please select at bottom of the page.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support