Online Instructor-Led Health and Safety Training for Senior Roles

This five-day Level 4 Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification will provide you with in-depth knowledge of health and safety. It examines the vital roles of management in establishing and maintaining high standards and a good health and safety culture.

The course is suitable for candidates from all types of businesses. Furthermore, it is a well-respected qualification and recognised by Independent Auditors and Enforcement Officers.

Following the course you will complete a risk assessment assignment and an 3 hour written examination.

Delivery Method

This course is delivered online by a live instructor using Zoom video conferencing software.

Course Duration

5 Days + Exam

What Will You Gain?

By attending this Level 4 Health and Safety course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the complex Health and Safety legislation. You will also understand how to comply with it to avoid any costly repercussions.

On returning to the workplace, you will develop, implement and manage an effective health and safety management system. You will also be able to audit and monitor policies and procedures to ensure that your system remains effective and up to date.

In conclusion, achieving the Level 4 Health and Safety qualification will contribute to developing and maintaining a positive health and safety culture.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for those with a direct responsibility to implement, monitor and audit health and safety management systems. This may include but is not exclusive:

• Business owners
• Directors
• Partners
• Managers
• Supervisors

The course is ideal for those who have suitable experience and wish to train their team. Gaining this qualification is the first step to qualifying to train up to Level 3 Health and Safety.

You will also need a teaching qualification such as the Level 3 Award in Delivering Training or the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. This qualification is essential if you wish to register with an awarding body to deliver accredited qualifications.

Why Is It Important?

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations, state that you must ensure that those responsible for developing and maintaining your health and safety management system are appropriately qualified.

In other words, to comply with legislation, you need to ensure you are fully competent and possess the skills, knowledge and experience required to carry out your duties effectively.

Achieving this qualification will help you to accomplish this and therefore help prevent the risk of prosecution.

Key Topics

• Introduction to health and safety in the workplace
  
• Health and safety legislation and enforcement
  
• Management of health and safety
  
• Roles and responsibilities
  
• Monitoring and auditing health and safety
  
• Health and safety culture
  
• Five steps of risk assessment
  
• Safe systems of work
  
• Personal Protective Equipment
  
• Hazardous substances (COSHH)
  
• Health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  
• First aid provision
  
• Work equipment
  
• Workplace transport
  
• Electricity at work
  
• Working at height
  
• Fire safety
  
• Occupational health
  
• Safe manual handling
  
• Training and supervision
  
• Documentation and record keeping

Assessment

Written Examination and Assignment

Accreditation

Highfield

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