Accident and Incident Awareness
Level:
CPD
Duration:
3 hrs
Course code:
TD/2025/04020
Max group:
12
Accident & Incident Awareness (3 Hours) Learn reporting, risk assessment, and safety practices.
Course Summary
Accident and Incident Awareness
This 3-hour course provides essential knowledge on identifying, reporting, and managing accidents and incidents in the workplace. Participants will learn to recognise potential hazards, understand legal responsibilities, and implement effective reporting procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
Key Topics: Legal requirements and responsibilities Accident and incident reporting Risk assessment and hazard identification Investigating causes and corrective actions Promoting a safety culture in the workplace
Course Contents
Legislation and Regulations: Understanding the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
Types of Abrasive Wheels: Identifying different wheels and their specific uses.
Safe Handling and Storage: Best practices to maintain the integrity of wheels.
Inspection and Maintenance: Pre-use checks, identifying defects, and ensuring operational safety.
Mounting and Dismounting: Step-by-step procedures for secure and safe mounting.
Hazards and Controls: Common risks and how to mitigate them.
Practical Demonstration: Hands-on training to reinforce safety practices.
Assessment
Assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a multiple choice question paper.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 3 hours, distributed over the day.
Certification Validity
This qualification has no formal expiry, however regular CPD and updates are recommended.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Assessment method: Activities, test paper.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD;
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety