Health and Safety Training Course

Lesson 1 • Regulatory Frameworks and Employer Duties

Outlines the functional structure of occupational safety regulations and employer legal obligations. Connects compliance requirements to practical workplace responsibilities.

Lesson 2 • Introduction to Safety Management Systems

Presents the plan-do-check-act cycle as the backbone of a safety management system. Learners understand how systematic approaches reduce workplace incidents.

Lesson 3 • Roles and Responsibilities in Safety Management

Identifies the safety roles of managers, supervisors, workers, and health and safety officers. Clarifies accountability structures that support a safe work environment.

Lesson 1 • Classifying Workplace Hazard Types

Categorises physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards. Understanding hazard classes directs appropriate identification and assessment methods.

Lesson 2 • Hazard Identification Methods

Covers workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and incident data review as identification tools. Each method is matched to specific workplace scenarios.

Lesson 3 • Reviewing and Updating Risk Assessments

Establishes triggers and schedules for reassessing risks after changes or incidents. Ensures risk assessments remain current and legally defensible.

Lesson 4 • Risk Assessment Principles and Process

Applies likelihood and consequence matrices to quantify risk levels. Learners practise scoring risks to prioritise control actions effectively.

Lesson 1 • Incident Reporting Requirements and Procedures

Explains what must be reported, to whom, and within what timeframes. Accurate reporting fulfils regulatory obligations and initiates corrective action.

Lesson 2 • Root Cause Analysis Techniques

Applies the five-whys method and fishbone diagrams to uncover underlying causes. Moving beyond symptoms ensures corrective actions address true failure points.

Lesson 3 • Incident Data Analysis and Trend Reporting

Aggregates incident records to identify patterns and high-risk areas over time. Trend data informs proactive safety investments and management decisions.

Lesson 4 • Corrective and Preventive Action Planning

Structures corrective actions using SMART criteria and assigns clear ownership. Links investigation findings directly to measurable safety improvements.

Lesson 1 • First Aid Principles and Workplace Requirements

Outlines first aid kit requirements, trained responder ratios, and basic life-saving actions. Prompt first aid reduces injury severity before professional help arrives.

Lesson 2 • Emergency Planning Fundamentals

Identifies the components of a workplace emergency response plan and the roles within it. A structured plan ensures coordinated action when emergencies occur.

Lesson 3 • Emergency Drills and Plan Maintenance

Establishes drill frequency, evaluation criteria, and post-drill improvement cycles. Regular practice reveals plan gaps and builds worker confidence under pressure.

Lesson 4 • Evacuation Procedures and Assembly Points

Designs evacuation routes, assembly points, and accountability systems for various building layouts. Reliable evacuation procedures protect all occupants during emergencies.

Lesson 1 • Hand, Foot, and Body Protection

Identifies glove materials, safety footwear ratings, and protective clothing for chemical and thermal hazards. Proper fit and material compatibility prevent protection failures.

Lesson 2 • PPE Maintenance, Storage, and Disposal

Establishes inspection schedules, cleaning procedures, and end-of-life disposal for all PPE types. Maintained PPE retains its protective performance throughout its service life.

Lesson 3 • Respiratory and Hearing Protection

Distinguishes filtering facepieces, half-masks, and supplied-air respirators by protection factor. Hearing protection selection is tied to measured noise exposure levels.

Lesson 4 • Head, Eye, and Face Protection

Covers hard hat classes, safety eyewear types, and face shield applications. Learners identify the correct protection for impact, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Lesson 1 • Exposure Monitoring and Control Measures

Covers occupational exposure limits, air monitoring methods, and ventilation design principles. Monitoring data validates whether controls maintain exposures below safe thresholds.

Lesson 2 • Safe Handling and Storage of Chemicals

Applies compatibility rules, segregation principles, and secondary containment to chemical storage. Correct handling procedures reduce spill, fire, and exposure incidents.

Lesson 3 • Chemical Spill Response and Waste Disposal

Outlines spill kit use, containment steps, and decontamination procedures for chemical releases. Proper waste segregation and disposal prevent environmental and regulatory violations.

Lesson 4 • Routes of Exposure and Health Effects

Identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and injection as exposure pathways. Understanding routes guides selection of appropriate engineering and PPE controls.

Lesson 1 • Engineering and Administrative Ergonomic Controls

Covers mechanical aids, adjustable equipment, job rotation, and rest break scheduling as controls. Combining engineering and administrative measures achieves the greatest risk reduction.

Lesson 2 • Workstation and Task Ergonomic Assessment

Applies rapid upper limb assessment and similar tools to evaluate workstation and task risk. Assessment findings direct targeted redesign of equipment, layout, and work methods.

Lesson 3 • Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors

Identifies force, repetition, awkward posture, vibration, and contact stress as primary MSD risk factors. Recognising these factors is the first step toward effective ergonomic intervention.

Lesson 4 • Manual Handling Techniques and Limits

Teaches safe lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling techniques with load limit guidance. Correct technique reduces spinal loading and acute injury risk during manual tasks.

Lesson 1 • Continuous Improvement and Safety Planning

Applies gap analysis and annual safety planning cycles to sustain long-term performance gains. Learners produce a prioritised safety improvement plan aligned with organisational goals.

Lesson 2 • Safety Communication and Worker Engagement

Designs toolbox talks, safety meetings, and feedback channels that sustain worker engagement. Two-way communication builds trust and surfaces hazards before incidents occur.

Lesson 3 • Safety Audits and Management Reviews

Structures internal safety audits and management review meetings to evaluate system effectiveness. Audit findings feed directly into corrective action and improvement planning.

Lesson 4 • Safety Performance Measurement

Distinguishes lagging indicators such as injury rates from leading indicators such as inspection completion. Balanced measurement provides an early warning system for emerging risks.