IOSH Working Safely

Session 1: Introducing working safely

• Why it is important to work safely?
  
• Who is responsible for safety and health in the workplace?
• An organization’s responsibilities for safety and health 
• Who has responsibility for workers’ actions?
• Video & Quiz/Game
  

• The six hazard groups: - mechanical - physical-chemical - environmental - biological - organizational 
  
• Hazards that are not easy to identify 
• What is meant by the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’?
• What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’?
• What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’?
• Deciding on what actions to take to control risk 
• What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable?
• Risk Assessment board games ( 3 different scenarios)
  

• An overview of the following common hazards, including how they can cause harm and what can be done about them: - 
  
• aggression and violence - asbestos - bullying - chemicals and harmful substances - computer workstations - confined spaces - drugs and alcohol - electricity - fire - getting in and out - heights - housekeeping - lighting - manual handling - noise - personal hygiene - plant and machinery - slips and trips - stress - temperature - vehicles and transport - welfare facilities.
• Video 
  

• What an organisation can do to manage and improve safety and health in the workplace?
  
• Workers’ responsibilities for improving safety and health in the workplace?
• How attitude and behavior can affect safety and health in the workplace?
• What a ‘safe system of work is?
• What a ‘permit to work is?
• How safety signs can play an important part in communicating safety and health information?
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• The safety and health of other people who may come on site, including contractors, visitors, and members of the public
• The role of safety committees and worker representatives in safety and health
• Types of workplace inspections and  Emergency procedures
• What is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’, and ‘near miss?
• Reporting incidents, including near misses and accidents
• First aid provision
• The role of the safety and health enforcement inspector
• Health surveillance and monitoring 

•  Part A: Knowledge and comprehension This consists of 20 questions in a variety of formats. 
  
• Part B: Practical application of learning This consists of four hazard-spotting questions plus four questions about the harm caused by hazards and the best ways to control them.