A health and safety awareness course is a general training program to help employees understand their legal responsibilities in relation to workplace safety. The course can be delivered in a classroom environment or online and it meets the requirements of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It helps reduce the risk of workplace accidents and can result in a happier, healthier workforce with reduced absences from work.
A good health and safety awareness program can cover many different topics in a short period of time, including basic first aid skills, understanding how to use fire fighting equipment and the importance of using PPE (personal protective equipment) properly. It can also provide an overview of how to report accidents and incidents in the workplace.
Having a good understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding health and safety is important for all workers, regardless of their position in the company or industry. This training covers the basics of health and safety law, how it applies to your job and how to follow government and HSE guidelines. It also explains the importance of creating a safe working environment and the impact this can have on the company as a whole.
This course is for anyone who works at management or supervisory level and is relevant to human resource and health and safety teams in any organisation. It is also useful for people who are thinking of working in confined spaces as it provides an awareness of the legislation, potential hazards and how to recognise and avoid them.