• Outline the purpose and benefits of HSE management
• Explain legal obligations
• Detail the role and how to undertake a risk assessments
• Highlight the importance of continually monitoring & reviewing procedures

UNIT 1 |   INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & SAFETY

We begin by introducing what health and safety (H&S) management is and why it is a good idea.  Then outline the fundamental principles of effective H&S management in the workplace.

UNIT 2 |   RISK MANAGEMENT

You need to control risks to staff and the public from your commercial activities. To achieve this, first you need to understand the risks to staff and then take appropriate steps to control them.  So, in UNIT 2 we explain sensible risk management approaches, what common workplace hazards are and how they differ from risks.

We also explain the risk assessment process, which underpins all effective safety management and relevant legislation.

UNIT 3 |   ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Most accidents are preventable by putting in place common sense prevention measures.  In this unit, we think about the potential costs of accidents, root causes of accidents and common types of accident.  This thinking helps determine the appropriate level of resource to safety measures controls.

UNIT 4 |   UK AND EUROPEAN LAW

Health & safety measures are worthwhile on moral and financial grounds.  Legislation places duties on employers and employees too. In unit 4 we explain all the key legislation relating to health & safety so you understand what is required.

UNIT 5 |   MONITORING & REVIEW

Management of health and safety is an ongoing process that will require periodic refinement as your business evolves.  In this 5th unit you will learn how efficiently monitor and review your procedures so ongoing improvement can be made.

• The person responsible for health and safety in small businesses or low-risk environments.
• Line managers

• Engaging, motion-graphic training
• Full accredited course
• Self-paced interactive content
• Up to date with UK HSE regulations
• CPD accredited certificate emailed on completion
• Carbon neutral training solution

UK is one of the safety places in the world to work.  In fact, through 2018/2019 the fatality rate was 0.45 per 100,000 workers.

• UK 0.45 per 100,000 workers
• Global average 11 per 100,000 workers
• EU average being 2.8 per 100,000 workers
• US average is 3.5 per 100,000 workers*

*40% of the US statistics include fatalities due to motor vehicle incidents.  In the UK, a fatal road accident while driving for work does not appear in workplace health & safety statistics.

This article provides and overview of UK health and safety laws

• Outline the purpose and benefits of HSE management
• Explain legal obligations
• Detail the role and how to undertake a risk assessments
• Highlight the importance of continually monitoring & reviewing procedures

UNIT 1 |   INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & SAFETY

We begin by introducing what health and safety (H&S) management is and why it is a good idea.  Then outline the fundamental principles of effective H&S management in the workplace.

UNIT 2 |   RISK MANAGEMENT

You need to control risks to staff and the public from your commercial activities. To achieve this, first you need to understand the risks to staff and then take appropriate steps to control them.  So, in UNIT 2 we explain sensible risk management approaches, what common workplace hazards are and how they differ from risks.

We also explain the risk assessment process, which underpins all effective safety management and relevant legislation.

UNIT 3 |   ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Most accidents are preventable by putting in place common sense prevention measures.  In this unit, we think about the potential costs of accidents, root causes of accidents and common types of accident.  This thinking helps determine the appropriate level of resource to safety measures controls.

UNIT 4 |   UK AND EUROPEAN LAW

Health & safety measures are worthwhile on moral and financial grounds.  Legislation places duties on employers and employees too. In unit 4 we explain all the key legislation relating to health & safety so you understand what is required.

UNIT 5 |   MONITORING & REVIEW

Management of health and safety is an ongoing process that will require periodic refinement as your business evolves.  In this 5th unit you will learn how efficiently monitor and review your procedures so ongoing improvement can be made.

• The person responsible for health and safety in small businesses or low-risk environments.
• Line managers

• Engaging, motion-graphic training
• Full accredited course
• Self-paced interactive content
• Up to date with UK HSE regulations
• CPD accredited certificate emailed on completion
• Carbon neutral training solution

UK is one of the safety places in the world to work.  In fact, through 2018/2019 the fatality rate was 0.45 per 100,000 workers.

• UK 0.45 per 100,000 workers
• Global average 11 per 100,000 workers
• EU average being 2.8 per 100,000 workers
• US average is 3.5 per 100,000 workers*

*40% of the US statistics include fatalities due to motor vehicle incidents.  In the UK, a fatal road accident while driving for work does not appear in workplace health & safety statistics.

This article provides and overview of UK health and safety laws