Lesson Summary

Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Manual Handling

Manual Handling Injuries and Prevention

Manual Handling Risk Assessments

Manual Handling Legislation

The Maximum Weight You Can Lift

Risk At Work

Good Handling Technique

In this module, we will be going through the tips, techniques, and risks associated with transporting material manually. A detailed guide on the risks associated with manual handling and how to prevent injuries shall be provided. The role of legislation and incorporating the proper technique while transporting heavy materials will also be examined.

Fundamentals of Manual Handling - Course assessment

Learn how to manage the risks associated with manual handling and lifting in this free online health and safety course.

Fundamentals of Manual Handling

This health and safety course examines the basic concepts associated with the lifting of heavy objects in the workplace and explains how to make manual handling as safe as possible. Poor lifting techniques lead to many injuries each year so we outline the rules, regulations and techniques that ensure that both employers and employees can safeguard themselves from harm. If your work involves manual handling, enrol now to learn how to manage risk.

Introduction to Risk Assessment

The Three Processes of Risk Assessment

Identifying the Organizational Hazards

This module presents discussions on important aspects of organizational risk assessment and control in the workplace. Through this module, you will be able to define risk assessment and its importance. Moreover, you will also learn about the reasons for conducting this assessment along with its goals. Lastly, hazard identification is also given.

Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety - Course assessment

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Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety

This short course is designed to teach its enrollees the importance of conducting a risk assessment as part of organizational health and safety management. It discusses various aspects of risk assessment, such as its essential steps, the reasons for conducting a risk assessment and the goals. The course also contains sufficient learning material on hazard identification and the method of ranking these risks.

Crowd Control Techniques

Crowd Management Planning and Operations

Crowd Management Equipment

Emergency Situations in Crowd Management

Ethical Considerations in Crowd Management

This module discusses crowd control techniques, crowd management planning and operations such as site surveys and risk assessment, and equipment used in crowd management. You'll also learn about emergencies and ethical considerations in handling crowds.

Mastering Crowd Management - Course Assessment

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Mastering Crowd Management

Adequate planning, preparation and communication are essential to ensuring the health and safety of crowds of people. This course covers the core concepts and tools used to manage crowds effectively and minimise risk. We explain how to identify any potential hazards using site surveys and risk assessments. We then provide crowd control principles and communication techniques you can use and explore the ethical aspects of crowd management.

Introduction to the Course

OSHA Guidelines and Their Importance

OSHA, Roles and Responsibilities of Managers and Employees

In this module, you will review the OSHA guidelines and standards for a workplace Fire Protection and Prevention Plan, which includes topics on water supply, firefighting equipment, fire alarm devices, and recommendations for storage. You will also compare the roles and responsibilities of the company, managers, and employees.

Fire - Causes, Types and Fire Extinguishers

Incident Reporting

Safety in the Workplace

In this module, you will review the causes of fire, the classes of fire, and the types of fire extinguishers that are available. You will also learn about incidents, incident reports and how to complete them, safety in the workplace, protective measures in the workplace, and unsafe acts.

Training, Documentation and Topics

Behavioral Change

Fire Prevention Plan

In this module, you will review the training required for a Fire Protection and Prevention Plan and the documentation required. You will also learn about the importance of behavioral change, what should be included in the Fire Prevention Plan, how to use a fire extinguisher, and tips for fire prevention in the workplace.

Fire Protection and Prevention - Course Assessment

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Fire Protection and Prevention - OSHA

Are you prepared to safeguard your workplace from the threat of fire? Our Fire Protection and Prevention - OSHA course provides essential OSHA guidelines, highlighting the roles of employees and managers. Learn about fire causes, types, and extinguisher use. Master incident reporting, workplace safety, and protective measures. Transform your fire prevention approach with effective plans and foster a safer environment.

Introduction to Behaviour Based Safety

Safety Cultures and The Safety Cycle

In this module, you are given an introduction to behaviour based safety. You will learn what behaviour is and what is involved in behaviour based safety. 

You will also learn how a behaviour based safety programme forms part of a wider safety culture.

Your Role as a Supervisor or Team Leader

Understanding Your Team and Its Behaviour

Motivating Your Team

In this module, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and employee when it comes to behaviour based safety. You will learn about factors that cause incidents and influence behaviour and about the importance of observing behaviour. You will discover how effective reinforcement and motivational techniques encourage good behaviour. You will learn how transactional analysis can be a useful tool for supervisors and team leaders.

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Introduction to Ergonomics

Factors Affecting Workstation Ergonomics

In this module, you will be introduced to ergonomics, and to the factors affecting workstation ergonomics. This module will explain what ergonomics is and how it can be used to improve the way you use your computer workstation. BY studying this module, you will be able to identify the key factors that affect workstation ergonomics.

Using a VDU Effectively

Equipment for an Ergonomic Workstation

In this module, you will learn about using a visual display unit (VDU) and other equipment. You will be able to recognise the key factors for effective VDU use and you will also learn to identify the types of equipment that can create an ergonomic workstation.

Physical Ergonomic Factors

Environmental Ergonomic Factors

Case Study – Ergonomics

In this module, you will learn about the physical and environmental factors affecting workstation ergonomics. You will be able recognise the physical and environmental factors that impact on an ergonomic workstation. This module presents a case study concerning ergonomic workstation design which will help you learn to choose appropriate solutions to ergonomic problems in a workplace.

Recognizing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Case Study - Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

In this module , you will learn about recognizing and preventing MSDs. This module also features a case study concerning the prevention of MSDs in the workplace which will allow you to examine a realistic situation in the workplace. You will learn to choose appropriate solutions to prevent MSDs in the workplace.

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - Second Assessment

You must score 80% or more in this assessment.

Back Safety - The Basics

Taking Care of Your Back

Minimising the Risks

In this module, you will learn about how back injury problems can occur in the workplace. This module will teach you about how ergonomics can reduce back injuries. Discover job-specific hazards and different types of control.

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - Third Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this statement.

Drugs and the Workplace

In this module, you will learn about the signs of drug misuse at work and how drug use can impact on business. Find out how to recognise the stages of addiction and about the most commonly used drugs and learn about the benefits of a drugs misuse policy and the importance of education.

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - Fourth Assessment

Safety and Health Legislation

Duties and Responsibilities

Safety Statement

This module will introduce you to the legislation that is in place to protect children in school. You will learn about the general duties that must be carried out to guarantee the safety of students.

What is a Hazard?

Types of Hazards

What is Risk?

Measuring Risk

Assessing Risk

Controls

Working Safely

In this module, you will learn about identifying hazards and assessing risks within a school. You will also learn about putting measures in place to reduce or eliminate these risks.

Emergency Planning

Accidents and Dangerous Occurences

An Accident Report Scenario

In this module, you will learn about planning for emergencies and how to prepare and reaction to accidents. You will also learn how to report accidents.

Safety and Health Management

Safety Committee

In this module, you will learn about the key elements of a Safety and Health Management System. You will also learn about the role of a safety committee
and the main entitlements of a safety representative.

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - Fifth Assessment

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - Assessment

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Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

With this free online course in workplace safety and health, you and your supervisors and managers will learn how to develop a culture of safety among employees, along with higher productivity and greater employee satisfaction. This is essential for modern businesses that need to implement workplace safety and health policies to ensure compliance with legislation, promote employee well-being, and foster a productive work environment.

Introduction to Health and Social Care

Anatomy and Physiology

Communication Skills in Health and Social Care

Safety in Health and Social Care

In this module, you will be introduced to health and social care, some ethical considerations and the responsibilities of health and social care professionals. You will also learn the structure and impact of ageing on the human body systems. Lastly, we will explore the importance of effective communication and some health and safety legislation.

Psychology and Mental Health

Social Care and Support Services

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals

Ethical Issues in Health and Social Care

This module will help you understand the nature of human behaviour and some tips for promoting positive mental health. You will also learn how to support individuals with disabilities, special needs, families and communities. Then, you will study the principles of health promotion and awareness, safeguarding and ethical issues in the care setting.

Diploma in Health and Social Care - Course Assessment

This free online diploma course explains how to improve health, prevent infection, safeguard the vulnerable and more.

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Would you like to embark on a journey to become a health and social care professional? Enrol in this diploma course to explore the science of anatomy and physiology, acquire effective communication skills and champion health promotion and disease prevention. We also discuss mental health and explore the social care landscape to provide the vital skills required to make ethical decisions, provide caregiving, safeguard the vulnerable and more.

Lockout Tagout Introduction

Types of Hazardous Energy

Lockout Tagout Requirements

LOTO Hardware

Lockout Tagout Procedure

Group LOTO Procedure

This module will introduce you to the Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedure and its legal requirements across different countries. You will understand different types of hazardous energy and the necessary steps to manage them. You will also learn about the essential elements of a LOTO program, different roles in LOTO procedures, and various LOTO devices.

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Awareness - Course Assessment

This free online health and safety course explains how to use Lockout Tagout (LOTO) protocols to manage energy hazards.

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Awareness

This health and safety course explains how Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures are used to control hazardous energy during machinery interventions like repairs and maintenance. We lay out the benefits of implementing LOTO procedures, the key elements of an effective LOTO programme and the different types of LOTO hardware. We also cover the necessary steps taken to implement LOTO protocols and describe the roles performed by various stakeholders.

Introduction to Restraint Awareness

Communication Skills, Risk Assessment and Management

Post-Incident Management and Safeguarding Vulnerable Populations

This module is an introduction to restraint awareness. You will learn about the importance of restraint awareness, its impact on individuals and organisations, and potential risks and strategies to minimise them. Also, you will learn about behavioural approaches, risk assessment and management and safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Training on Restraint Awareness - Course Assessment

This free online health and safety course explains how to use restraints responsibly and legally in the workplace.

Training on Restraint Awareness

Restraint is a controversial topic with significant physical and psychological effects on organisations, their staff and restrained people. Restraint awareness is crucial to minimise the risk associated with the act of restraining the movement of human beings. This health and safety course explores the historical context and evolution of restraint protocols and discusses the legal and ethical considerations used to manage the risks and hazards.

An Introduction to OSHA

OSHA - Safety Hazards, Enforcement, and Inspection

OSHA - Clauses and Programs

This module gives you a basic introduction to OSHA and how it develops its occupational safety standards. Moreover, it also explains famous OSHA standards, OSHA inspections, the General Duty Clase, Preventable Exposure Limit, and different OSHA programs and projects.

An Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - Course Assessment

This course will give you a proper introduction to OSHA, its famous standards, and basic working methods.

An Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is one of the world's most renowned occupational safety institutions. It formulates laws ensuring the well-being of workers against hazardous working conditions. This course aims to introduce students to this institution, its working methods, and different programs for employers and employees. We strive for this course to work as a beginning milestone for occupational safety students.

Introduction

The Amendments

Climate Change

What Else Was Updated?

Succeeding at Your ISO 45001 Audit - What Do Auditors Check?

In this module, you will review the updates to ISO 45001 and their implications for the auditing process. You will also learn about the procedures, reporting, and follow-up designed to monitor an ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Program within the workplace.

ISO 45001: 2018/Amendment 1: 2024 - Safety Management System - Course Assessment

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ISO 45001: 2018/Amendment 1: 2024 - Safety Management System

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In this module of the Rigging Equipment for Material Handling - OSHA Course, you will review the responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, and employee. You will also learn about the procedures, reporting, and follow-up designed to monitor a Rigging Equipment for Material Handling Program within the workplace.

Equipment Inspections

Safe Operations

Safety Procedures

In this module of the Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting  - OSHA Course, you will learn about the need for inspections, who carries them out, how they are carried out, and what to do with defective equipment, in addition, you will learn about safety in the workplace in general.

Training Requirements

Behavioral Change in the Workplace

Placement of Hands, Keeping Records and Wear

In this module of the Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting  - OSHA course, you will review the training required to meet the standards. You will also learn how to affect behavioral change, set goals for the company in disciplinary matters, and monitor the program in the workplace.

Rigging Equipment for Material Handling - OSHA - Course Assessment

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Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting  - OSHA

A company Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting Program is an integral part of a its Health and Safety Program. It gives employees the confidence that their employer is mindful of their health and safety in the workplace and that employees who are not compliant with the program are disciplined. This course will teach you the importance of following proper rigging procedures under OSHA requirements.

Introduction to Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Procedures

Managing Emergency Supplies and Improving Response

This module provides essential training on developing and implementing an effective emergency response plan. It covers key aspects such as understanding emergency management requirements, creating a detailed action plan, deploying and testing the plan, and continuously improving it based on feedback.

Organizing and Managing the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - Course Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to organize your emergency action plan for maximum safety and effectiveness.

Organizing and Managing the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Organizing the Emergency Action Plan ensures safety by positioning and maintaining emergency equipment, managing supplies, and establishing clear procedures. Key aspects include accessible fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency lighting, and communication tools, with regular updates based on lessons learned. This approach enhances preparedness and response, protecting people and assets and ensuring swift and effective action.

Introduction to Fire Safety

Chemistry and Physics of Fire

Fire Risk Assessment Overview

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention in Your Building

Fire Detection and Warning Systems

This module will begin by helping you examine the concepts behind the principles of combustion in fire safety. We will also help you find knowledge on the most common reasons for fires and how they are spread. This course will provide you with the opportunity to examine the process of fire alarm systems including the effects of various fire gases.

The Importance of Fire Safety - Course assessment

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The Importance of Fire Safety

‘Fire safety’ describes the techniques and policies put in place to prevent fires and reduce the damage they cause. We examine the science of combustion to identify the most common causes of fires and their spread. The course plays out the fire management procedures designed to reduce fire hazards. We explain how to identify fire hazards and possible sources of ignition via risk assessments and other techniques used to improve fire safety.

Purpose of Warehouses

Health, Safety and Hazards

Manual Handling and Site Safety

In this module, you will be introduced to hazards faced by warehouse workers, the causes of warehouse injuries and how risk is assessed. You'll be shown the types of warehouses and their types of operations. Furthermore, you will learn about health and safety management, accident and equipment, manual handling and storage systems in a warehouse.

Warehouse Safety: Hazard and Safety Management - Course Assessment

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Warehouse Safety: Hazard and Safety Management

Warehouses are one of the most hazardous places to work in as they contain moving machinery carrying heavy loads. Many activities occur in a warehouse, causing possible risks that could affect the staff and goods in a warehouse. As a warehouse manager or employee, you must know these risks and how to mitigate them. This course provides all the knowledge you need to understand possible hazards and how to prevent them.

Basics of Fire Safety and Strategies for Fire Mitigation

Fire Safety in Buildings and Occupational Settings

This module examines how a fire starts, fire safety principles, firefighting equipment, and fire safety regulations. You will learn to assess fire risks, put out fires, and handle emergencies successfully. We examine the essence of training and education and provide evacuation guidelines to enable people to respond quickly in the case of a fire.

This free online health and safety course explores fire prevention, fire safety regulations and emergency responses.

Diploma in Fire Safety

Do you know what to do if a fire breaks out? This health and safety course teaches you everything you need to know about fire safety. We explain how to prevent fires and how to respond to fire emergencies. We discuss how to develop fire safety systems and evacuation plans for homes and offices and assess their effectiveness. We then go through fire safety laws that protect vulnerable groups like the elderly, people with disabilities and children.