To raise awareness of the risks and hazards associated with Hazardous Substances and Hand-Arm Vibration and enable the delegate to comfortably complete Risk Assessments.
Prerequisites
None. This course is designed for people with little or no experience of undertaking assessments. Equally it will be of use for those wishing to brush up their skills.
Examination
There is no examination with this course. All those in attendance will receive certificates.
Who will benefit
Those involved in the undertaking or assisting with risk assessments.
Learning outcomes
- Able to carry out a relevant risk assessments
- Have an understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Have an understanding of the Control of Vibrations at Work Regulations 2005
- Realise the importance of clearly communicating the findings of risk assessments
- Be aware of the limits of their competence
In house courses can be arranged at premises of your choice. Please contact our office for further information.
Programme
Introduction to UK health and safety law
- Statute and Civil Law
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Duty of Care
- Precedent Cases
- The legal requirement to undertake risk assessments
- 5 Steps of risk assessment
- Hazard identification
- Understanding "Reasonably Practicable"
- Risk Rating "Likelihood X Severity"
- Recording the findings
Introduction to C.O.S.H.H. Regulations
- Routes of Entry into the body
- Exposure Levels
- Product Safety Data Sheets
- Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
Introduction to Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
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Effects of HAV
- Jobs & Tools at Risk
- Exposure Levels
- Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
All courses will take place at the Holbrook Club in Horsham West Sussex.
The half-day course costs £80.00 + V.A.T per person which includes all course material.
Dates: 26 November 2008
How to confirm a booking
To confirm a booking either contact our office on 01403 250606 or e-mail deb.frost@sladeedwards.co.uk
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