Aims
To provide an overview of the main health and safety legislation currently affecting UK companies today. Course will include practical development of risk assessment and method statements.
Course Contents
- Outline of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974
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Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
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Differences in duties (Practicable & Reasonably Practicable)
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Definitions of Hazard & Risk
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Principles of Risk Assessment
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Evaluation of Risk
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Hierarchy of Control
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Practical evaluations
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Relationship with other legislation:
- Method Statements
- Specific Assessments
- Manual Handling
- Display Screen Equipment
- Driving
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