Health & Safety

General Workshop Safety Equipment

Working in a school can be dangerous. With every machine or tool in the workshop comes a whole host of hazards. Sensible use of machinery will help keep you and everyone else safe, but understanding what general safety equipment is available and how to use it properly gives you even more chance at avoiding injuries. This online training course is designed to help you understand workplace safety.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Recognise where safety equipment is needed, and what you should know
Identify how to maintain and inspect safety equipment
Explain why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the last line of defence

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

This course explores general safety equipment, where it’s needed, and what you should know about it. It looks at what you need to know about the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, as well as maintaining and inspecting safety equipment. And you’ll also discover some important advice on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

If you use or work in the vicinity of, machinery or tools, this online training course is for you, as knowing how to protect yourself and everyone else on the premises is vital. Headteachers, SBMs and contractors should pay particular attention to fully understand the regulations for using machinery, and the requirements for safety equipment.

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Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.