Description

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The Hazard Identification eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of workplace hazards and the importance of identifying potential sources of harm before they result in accidents, injuries or ill health.

The course explores different types of workplace hazards, how hazards may arise during everyday activities and practical approaches to identifying and reporting them. Learners will consider the relationship between hazards and risk, the importance of remaining alert to changing workplace conditions and how effective hazard identification contributes to safer working practices.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• New starters requiring general workplace safety awareness.
• Employees working in operational, agricultural, industrial or construction environments.
• Office, warehouse and facilities personnel.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Employees with workplace health and safety responsibilities.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of workplace hazard identification.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by a workplace hazard.
• The difference between a hazard and a risk.
• Why effective hazard identification is important.
• Common types of workplace hazards.
• Recognising physical and environmental hazards.
• Hazards associated with machinery, equipment and vehicles.
• Identifying manual handling and ergonomic hazards.
• Recognising hazardous substances and potential exposure risks.
• Electrical and fire-related hazards.
• Slips, trips and falls.
• Hazards associated with workplace layout and access.
• Recognising unsafe working practices and behaviours.
• Considering who may be affected by an identified hazard.
• Identifying hazards before beginning a task.
• Remaining alert to new or changing hazards while work is underway.
• Understanding the importance of appropriate control measures.
• Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions appropriately.
• Taking appropriate action where an immediate danger is identified.
• Following organisational hazard reporting and safety procedures.
• Contributing to a proactive approach to workplace health and safety.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not replace workplace-specific risk assessments, safe systems of work or any practical or competency-based training required for particular hazards, equipment or activities.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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