Office Health & Safety Training Course

It is a fact that we are exposed to a range of risks and hazards during a normal working day, even in an office environment.

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, managers have a legal requirement to ensure adequate health and safety training for staff.

Office workers may not seem to be in as much danger as say, construction workers, but every working area has its hazards.

Course Aim

The course aims to give your personnel the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to recognise the hazards likely to be present in an office environment and the actions needed to control and manage them.

Who Should Attend

The course is aimed at all levels of employees who work in an office environment.

Content of Course

The course covers:

Introduction to office safety
Relevant legislation
Fire safety
Manual handling
Computer / work station safety (DSE)
Hazardous substances (COSHH)
Slips, trips and falls
Aggression, bullying and violence
Stress

Course Objectives

This dynamic and interactive course will equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to work safely in an office environment without risk of injury or ill health to themselves or others.

Examination Information

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance on successful completion of the multiple choice assessment.

Duration of Course

Half Day - Trainer Led Learning