Explain Basic Health and Safety Principles in and Around the Workplace

Health and safety are foundational to a productive and secure work environment. This course provides learners with the essential knowledge required to identify risks, follow safety protocols, and uphold workplace standards. Whether delivering induction training or supporting compliance, learners will gain practical insight into the roles, responsibilities, and procedures that ensure health and safety for all.

This course introduces the basic principles of occupational health and safety in and around the workplace. Learners will explore the duties of both employers and employees, understand hazard identification, and follow correct procedures for reporting risks. The course covers legal and organisational requirements for site access, intoxication policies, equipment use, lock-out procedures, and signage. It also explains the use, maintenance, and limitations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Additional topics include good housekeeping practices, safe material storage, workplace demarcation, and emergency response planning. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to contribute to a safe, compliant, and health-conscious workplace.

Course Content
1. The employer’s duties are described with regard to occupational safety and health in the workplace.
2. The employee’s duties are described with regard to occupational safety and health in the workplace.
3. The occupational health and safety representation structure and activities are described in terms of legislative requirements.
4. Hazards and associated risks in the workplace are identified and addressed to ensure the health and safety of themselves and other persons.
5. The importance of identifying hazards and risks in the working environment is explained in terms of the consequences to the employer and employees.
6. The reporting procedure of hazards and risks is described in terms of organisational policies and procedures.
1. The requirements that apply to persons that may be medically and non-medically intoxicated are explained in terms of the consequences to general safety in the workplace.
2. Authorised access requirements to the workplace are explained in terms of legal and organisational requirements.
3. The use of motorised and mobile equipment in the workplace is explained in terms of legal and organisational requirements.
4. Lock out procedures in the workplace are explained in terms of legal and organisational requirements.
5. Symbolic and other signage applicable to the workplace is explained in terms of legal and organisational requirements.
 
1. Specific workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are explained in terms of the correct usage and application.
2. Maintenance and storage practices for PPE are explained in order to ensure functionality.
3. Reporting and replacement procedures of substandard PPE are explained in order to ensure functionality.
4. The importance of wearing PPE and the consequences of non-compliance are explained with in terms of the effects on employers and employees.
5. The limitations of PPE used in and around the workplace are explained in terms of its protective restrictions.
1. The need for good housekeeping in the workplace is explained in terms of the impact on health and safety to people and the immediate environment.
2. Specific requirements pertaining to stacking and storage of materials are explained in terms of health and safety.
3. Demarcation and colour coding practices in the workplace are explained in terms of health and safety.
1. Emergency escape routes, assembly points and refuge bays in the work area are explained according to the organisational emergency plan.
2. Emergency communication procedures in the workplace are explained according to the organisational emergency plan.
3. A simulated exercise of an emergency situation is planned and carried out to assess the response/reaction of all employees.
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 3h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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