RoSPA Introduction to Managing Health and Safety Online
The Online Managing Safely course is aimed at managers and supervisors in any sector and any organisation who wish to learn more about turning uncontrolled hazards into controlled risks. As an employee, you are responsible for your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues who may be affected by your actions. You must also co-operate with employers and co-workers who help meet their legal requirements. Through identification, solution, and evaluation, this course will teach you how to implement a health and safety management system for your organisation.
Course Duration:
1 hour - 1.30 minutes depending on module taken. However, the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.
Assessment:
The online assessment for each module consists of multiple-choice questions and will take approximately 30 minutes depending on the module being completed. To be successful, you must achieve a 75% or above pass mark to obtain the certificate.
Results:
Delegates who successfully complete the online and practical assessments at the end of the course are awarded a RoSPA award.
Who are RoSPA?
RoSPA are the only UK charity to work across occupational health and safety, and road, home, leisure and education safety, we promote the exchange of life-enhancing skills and knowledge. For more information click here.
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An Introduction to Risk Assessment
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Asbestos Basics
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Avoiding Slips Trips and Falls
This course will enable the learner to identify the causes of slips, trips and falls and reduce the risk of accidents through good practice and preventative measures.
COSHH Awareness
This course will enable the learner to identify hazardous substances and work with them safely as prescribed by COSHH Regulations 2002.
Fire Prevention and Evacuation
This course will enable you to take all the necessary steps to prevent fire in your workplace and deal with it effectively should it occur.
Fire Safety and Evacuation
This course will enable you to take all the necessary steps to prevent fire in your workplace and deal with it effectively should it occur.
Hand Hygiene - A Video Guide to Effective Hand Washing
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IOSH Managing Safely Online Course
The Online IOSH Managing Safely course is aimed at managers and supervisors in any sector and any organisation. The course content is designed to give managers all they need to know to help them handle health and safety in the area under their responsibility. Managers will gain a broad based knowledge of health and safety and safe systems of work.
E-Learning Course Objectives:
It is an entry-level course that not only drives the importance of working safely but also teaches delegates or learners to develop a skill to spot hazards and risks
Identification of common hazards, including noise, slips and falls
Improving safety performance — bridging the gap between management and the workforce, with a focus on contract work, emergency procedures, health checks, etc.
Reducing environmental impact, and how employees can get involved in the process
The course is 100% online so no need to attend a classroom
Course Content:
Our online training course is split into seven modules:
An introduction to managing safely
Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding your responsibilities
Understanding common hazards
Investigating incidents
Measuring performance
Course Duration:
24 hours eLearning, with a period of 6 months for completion. There will also be a 40 mins online exam and a 1 hour practical assessment on site.
Assessment:
The course is 100% online including the exam which can be taken at the student leisure; questions are multiple choice questions with a workplace assessment completed by the student and uploaded to the eLearning platform.
Results:
Delegates who successfully complete the online and practical assessments at the end of the course are awarded an IOSH certificate in Managing Safely.
Who are IOSH?
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the Chartered body and largest membership organisation for safety and health professionals. IOSH acts as champion, adviser, advocate and trainer for health and safety professionals working in organisations of all shapes and sizes, in around 130 countries. Their main focus is to support their members in creating workplaces that are safer, healthier and more sustainable.
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Managing Workplace Transport Health and Safety Risks
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Preventing Bullying in the Workplace
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Protecting the Environment at Work and Home
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Risk Assessment for Managers
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RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury
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Safe Manual Handling
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Safe Working with Workplace Transport
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Staying Safe in Confined Spaces
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Staying Safe with Electricity
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Staying Safe with Hazardous Substances
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Staying Safe with Noise
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