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Health and safety training is a key part of a safety management system.
Not only is it vital to equip your workforce with health and safety knowledge to protect themselves and each other, but it is detailed in UK regulations that you must provide staff with information, instruction, training and supervision as well.
Here at Acorn Safety Services, we can help you build a safety training system that supports your business and gives your staff training to the level they require, whether that be in the form of toolbox talks, safe systems of work templates, or working with you to provide job specific training as well.
Relevancy
All employees in the UK require health and safety training, but we understand how important it is that your workforce has health and safety information imparted to them that is relevant to their roles.
The level of training needed would be dependent on lots of different factors, but main points to consider are; the organisation’s risk level, what hazards are present, and what each employee’s role is within the organisation. An assessment of the workplace will determine the level and type of training needed by each individual.
It might be that one employee needs simple health and safety training over an e-learning platform, and another requires an induction that is reviewed regularly. Some companies would benefit from bespoke training, whether that is for manual handling, working at height, fire safety or Legionella.
Benefits
Proper, relevant training delivered by industry experts can help to significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in a business, which also leads to improved productivity, and a positive working environment as employees feel valued and cared for.
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 ensure companies meet legal requirements for workplace safety, and health and safety training can avoid any penalties for non-compliance.
Using a consultant to deliver health and safety training can be highly beneficial as you’re tapping into expert knowledge and experience. Not only are trained consultants more likely to spot less obvious hazards but they will be able to foresee the business need and help meet that need.
Health and safety training should be provided regularly, and whenever anything new is introduced, whether that be a new process, new equipment or new hazard, as this will prevent any new problems.
Types of health and safety training
There is a whole host of health and safety training packages available but the most common areas include; Basic Health and Safety Training, Fire Safety Training, Manual Handling Training. Display Screen Equipment Training, Personal Protective Equipment Training, Asbestos Awareness Training, Working at Height Training and Electrical Safety Training.
Acorn Safety also offers Chemical Safety Training, Noise Awareness Training, Construction Safety Training, Lone Worker Training, Risk Assessment Training, Stress Management Training and Accident Investigation Training.
The skillset and foresight of our health and safety consultants come from years of experience in the role, with hundreds of hours spent on site and tackling on the job challenges head on. Our team is well-equipped to advise and support with whatever you might need. For more information about health and safety training visit https://acornhealthandsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/
