Essentials of health and safety

1. Essentials of Health &
Safety Management
Main Topics of Study
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Meanings and Distinctions
 Definition and universally accepted meanings of the terms: hazard and risk
 Health, safety
 Welfare
 Environmental protection
 Accidents
 Dangerous occurrences
 Near misses
 Work-related ill health
Health & Safety Policy
 Purpose of a health and safety policy
 Statement
 Organisation
 Arrangements
 Implementation

2. Risk Assessment
 Principles of risk assessment
 The 5 steps approach
Audit and Inspection
 Audit procedures
 Requirements for inspection and examples
 Reporting back
 Interpreting findings
Health & Safety Induction Training
 Reasons for induction training
 Training content
 Methods of induction
Consultation
 Definition of consultation
 Health and safety committee
 Obtaining workforce feedback
 Employers’ duty to provide training and time off