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Preventing Accidents

Accidents can occur in all kinds of working environments and many lead to injuries. It is very important for managers, and others responsible for safety in the work place, to understand how to recognise potential hazards and deal with them before they lead to accidents.

This course gives you a good understanding of what hazards are and how to identify and control them. All businesses will benefit from managers who can anticipate accidents before they happen, safer staff and a better health and safety record.

You'll learn how to:

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

  • identify hazards, rate their severity and assess their risk
  • use different techniques to control risks and hazards
  • carry out risk assessments
  • implement safe systems of work
  • respond effectively to any accidents that happen.

How this course can help your business:

  • Keep your staff safe, healthy and happy
  • Reduce sickness and accident-related absenteeism
  • Improve productivity by reducing downtime caused by health and safety incidents
  • Reduce the risk of litigation following work place accidents

Why buy an eCourse from learndirect?

  • You get value for money
  • You can start straight away
  • Flexibility and support built in
  • You learn at your own level and pace

Course Code: 100594BT051

£23.99

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Course length:

2 hours
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